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Can you see the faces in these things?

Do you see a face in this building? If so, you are experiencing a phenomenon known as pareidolia.

Feeling glum? Phones can tell

Scientists are starting to mine cellphone data in the hope that it will help them pinpoint signs of a disease long before it can be diagnosed by a blood sample or MRI.

Which sort of drunk are you?

For the first time psychologists have identified the four characters people transform in to when they've had too many beers.

This tiny tattoo says a thousand words

Watch: A Rotorua tattoo artist is donating all profits made from inking semicolon tattoos to help people with depression.

How to make your anxiety work for you

An anxious nature can be an advantage - but only if you have the tools to manage it. Here, Dr Alice Boyes explains the technique.

Has a boy found a test for Alzheimer's?

A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease that could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before first symptoms appear.

'Coming out' with depression

As Ruby Wax advises lying to your boss if you suffer depression, high-flier Nick Baber says honesty transformed his career.

Sugar not so sweet when you're grumpy

If a bad mood has you reaching for the biscuit tin, watch out – they might not taste as sweet as you’re expecting.

Is menopause all in your mind?

Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.

Is depression a mental or physical illness?

Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they're injured or ill. This "sickness behaviour" is caused by the activation of the body's immune response. It's the brain's way of conserving energy so the body can heal.

Anti-depressant use during menopause 'raises risk of broken bones'

Women who take common anti-depressants to counter the impact of menopause may have a 76 per cent higher risk of broken bones, scientists warn.

Changes to victim notification after killer's release

Why people get road rage

A melting pot of factors unique to driving can cause even the most placid person to loose their rag on the road, explains NZ anger expert Dr Ian Lambie.

Delevingne reveals struggles

Cara Delevingne suffered from a "massive wave" of depression as a young girl.

IT man raises awareness of mental health

Mike Dawes, founder of IT Heavy Hitters, truly is punching above his weight.

NZ first to celebrate International Yoga Day

New Zealand will be first in the world to celebrate the United Nations declared International Yoga Day this Sunday.

Why cat videos make you feel so good

"Internet users spend a significant amount of time consuming cat-related media, some of that while they are supposed to be doing other tasks like working."

Friend's tragic loss an inspiration

When Jayde Lowe's friend Dani lost her battle with depression, the now 25-year-old Miss Lowe initiated a marathon run "Raise For Dani" fundraising campaign through Youthline.