We all make mistakes. It’s one of the greatest beauties and also one of the worst ...
Mind & Emotions
Video: What you can do to prevent alzheimers
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa ...
Surprising symptoms of anxiety
All of a sudden, you get that tight feeling in your chest. You recognise the sense ...
What do you desire?
British philosopher and thinker Alan Watts asks the question, “What would you like to do if ...
Skills for life
If you had to identify important life skills, what would they be? Would you start with things ...
Five most common regrets
When my father was dying from cancer in 2001, I asked him if he had anything to tell me before he died. I was looking for a revelation - something I could learn from.
What is dementia?
Dementia can be a frightening prospect as we grow older. Losing memory, cognitive ability and the ...
In defence of tears: The science behind a good cry
When tears are streaming down your cheeks and you feel like you can’t breathe from sobbing, ...
Harnessing the placebo effect
Often censured as the power of nothing, the placebo effect is a concept that’s mesmerised cognitive ...
Silver hair and silver linings: the unlikely perks of ageing
For most people, ageing goes hand in hand with a bathroom full of anti-wrinkle cremes, and ...