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Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...think about stress and anxiety. And, again, there is evidence that exercise reduces general levels of anxiety over time and, also, … – on a transient level from each exercise session – there may be reductions in anxiety and, perhaps, also reactivity to stress. So, for example, to put that last statement into practical terms, if you exercise just before an interview...
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Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a society, but it can be a difficult subject to approach. Not only can the science seem dauntingly complex,...
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Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...about studying for the first time or after a long time away? Refresh your skills and prepare for success with these free courses...[A notebook, laptop, pen and post its] Whether you're new to studying or returning to study, brushing up on your study skills is a great way to prepare before starting a new course, module or qualification. A free OpenLearn course can help
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I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships

...think about these questions and – if you are in a relationship - maybe to discuss these with your partner. Infidelity is cited as a key cause of relationship breakdown and we know that some of the people who view these films will have personal experience of this topic. If you are experiencing emotional difficulty as a result, a good source of both information and...
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Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale
History & The Arts

Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale

...thinks it’s sexual desire, and is unwittingly reliant on his wiser sister to repel his erotic drive. The suggestion of incest has Freudian companions in the symbolic castration of Luke by his father when he cuts off his hand and in the battle that culminates in Darth Vader’s death. The quest for the absent father is perhaps the strongest component of a mythic reading...
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Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...think your friend is getting worse, has suicidal thoughts, is becoming more insular and reclusive, be aware. Also watch their eating and drinking habits - alcohol and medication don't mix well. Patience - If your friend is on strong medication, be aware that they might suffer from side effects such as sweating, nightmares, hand tremors, drowsiness, weight loss/gain,...
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Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...think critically about some of the more pressing contemporary questions and controversies: Do anxiety and depression lie along a ‘continuum’ of human emotions? Do culture and societal views matter? How much of mental illness can the biology of the brain explain? Are anxiety and depression simply caused by the stresses and strains of daily living and by life’s events...
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