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5 Classic Signs of Depression Most People Don’t Recognise

A hidden epidemic: research reveals many Americans are depressed without knowing it.

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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4 Ways Great Literature Benefits Your Mind (Video)

“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” -- William Styron

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Discovered: How The Brain Repairs Itself After a Stroke

These cells are the key to recovery from a stroke.

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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This is Why Childhood Psychological Abuse Should Be As Taboo as Sexual or Physical Abuse

Large new study reveals just how harmful psychological abuse in childhood can be.

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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10 New Insights into Sleep: Discover What The Latest Psych Research Has Taught Us

How sleep enhances recall, why some can survive on 5 hours, a strange cure for a lack of sleep and more...

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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Cooking Fish This Way Protects Brain From Gray Matter Loss With Age

Brain regions responsible for cognition were 14% larger in those who ate fish cooked with this method.

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

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Deep Sleep: New On/Off Switch Discovered by Neuroscientists

New sleep centre discovered and neuroscientists succeed in turning it on and off using a virus.

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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The Unexpected Emotional Effect of Sharing ‘Epic Moments’ With Others

Been on an amazing holiday or had an extraordinary experience you're dying to share?

Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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The Personality Trait That Doubles Alzheimer’s Risk

Study of link between dementia and personality followed 800 women for 38 years.

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Life After Death? This is What People Experience As The Brain Shuts Down

What people see, feel and experience, in the minutes after cardiac arrest and before they are brought back to life.