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Covid-19: How can we travel abroad safely during the pandemic?

18 August 2020

Many countries have seen an increase in coronavirus cases, making going abroad more of a gamble. But there are options for managing the current risks from foreign travel
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Mindfulness and meditation can worsen depression and anxiety

14 August 2020

The first systematic review of the evidence on meditation suggests that 8 per cent of people experience a negative effect such as depression, anxiety, psychosis or thoughts of suicide

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