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The latest health buzz: Attentive eating

Coming off antidepressants

This is my world at the moment. Nightmares when I sleep, headaches while I'm awake and, if I succumb to it, a rising sense of panic that threatens to swallow me whole.

Clinic's crims 'should not be locked in'

Auckland's mental hospital for criminals has been told bedroom doors should generally be left unlocked but it is uncertain how to comply in full.

Nicky Park: Six snacks to boost your brain

Rather than smashing your way through half a dozen lattes, or being tempted to ride through the afternoon on a sugar high, here are some foods that will help you stay focused.

Louise Thompson: A goal is a dream with a deadline

Time to get specific this week.

Deborah Hill Cone: The incredible brightness of being ordinary

What does get me out of my dog-hair-encrusted bed? Curiously, what I find inspiring are people who are okay with being ordinary, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Ruby Wax comes clean

It was unbearably hot and steamy in the green, canvas tent where more than 200 people were crammed; every inch of sitting, standing or squatting room was taken up, with all eyes trained on a small wooden stage.

Being too smart raises depression risk

People who are too smart for their jobs are putting themselves at risk of depression, according to a new study.

Teen's death highlights limited mental health options - coroner

Hot chocolate's brain boost

Hot chocolate can help older people keep their brains healthy, research has shown.

Hot yoga no better than normal - study

While performing hot yoga isn't harmful if done properly, it does not make the body work harder than any other type of yoga.

Louise Thompson: Make a vision board

I love seeing vision boards. It's a really fun "play" kind of exercise that is good for busy adults.

Counsellor: Cuts are risky

Likely cutbacks in talk therapy will put some people's mental health at risk, a professional counsellors' organisation believes.

The fear factor

A car crash led to years of living with a powerful phobia, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Ask for help, says forum speaker

Asking each other for help could be the key to a better New Zealand, says Jimi Hunt, founder of depression charity Live More Awesome.

Hangovers make you dimmer

Hangovers don't just induce nausea, a thumping headache and a dry mouth, they make you stupid too, according to new research.

Best times to eat & exercise

Health experts say that knowing your body's clock can help you synchronise your daily activities for optimal health.

Louise Thompson: Do what you did when you were younger

Looking back last week at the whole of our lives from the perspective of our older selves is valuable as it connects us to our spiritual fuel and our values.