Think quick: smile more
December 2007
"Racing thoughts" are commonly considered a symptom of bipolar disorder or manic depression, but a study at Princeton University in New Jersey has found that when healthy people are made to think more quickly, they feel happier.
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Tips to keep your kids fit
By Leoni Benghiat, April 2007
South African children are failing when it comes to health and fitness. But it needn't be so.
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Jump-start your memory
By Kate Saunders, April 2007
Forget where you left your keys? Here are tips to beat everyday forgetfulness.

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New warning on Omega-3s
By Dr Dean Ornish, March 2007
You've heard that omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits – and for most people, they do. But if you have certain health conditions they're fatal.
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Nosebleed Alert
By Stuart Foxman, December 2006
People typically get nosebleeds from things like dry weather, blowing or picking. But sometimes a nosebleed can be more serious. Here's when to seek medical attention, says Dr Michael Fabian, an ear, nose and throat specialist.
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Snooze your way to slimness
December 2006
Do you routinely get by on a few hours' sleep? You may be making yourself fatter.

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Managing Migraines
December 2006
Many of us suffer migraines but have never sought help. Yet there are many known triggers...
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New ways to pinpoint prostate Cancer
February 2006
Doctors are racing to find a better screening test for prostate cancer than the notoriously inaccurate PSA.
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