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News, Stories and Features

People report on great stories and and create greate features. I include here just a very short selection.

Disclaimer: These links go to other websites, over which I have no control. Although I've personally checked all the links, they can change without notice. If you notice a broken link, or unsavoury content, please let me know.

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1	All About Expectations When I first talk with people about lowering their expectations, they often get a bit upset with me. "You want me to expect less from my employees? I can barely make this company work as it is!" But once I clarify the distinction between an expectation and a standard, they usually relax into…
2	Western diet 'raises heart risk' Swapping fried and salty foods for fruit and veg could cut the global incidence of heart attacks by a third…
3	Vaulter in pole position after hypnotist sends him to leap Learning to let go… Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Hooker's career almost didn't get off the ground until he learned to get over the fears inside his head.
4	Hypnosis may help anxious teens Self hypnosis could be useful in aiding treatment for children suffering from anxiety, research has suggested.
5	One Spoonful at a Time The remarkable story of a mother trying to treat her anorexic daughter at the kitchen table.
6	Panic stations Why would a grown woman suddenly become terrified of escalators – especially after 20 years using the London Underground? Linda Grant looks back on a summer of fear, inconvenience and embarrassment
7	Hypnosis 'aids breast biopsies' Hypnosis can help women cope with breast biopsies, researchers find.
8	Stress can shrink your brain If you are feeling stressed out already this morning then this story is likely to make you feel even worse. (Don't worry, there's something you can do about it…)