Why surfing can be beneficial for people with brain injuries
Nothing quite beats riding a wave for the first time. And our research...
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains...
There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a...
What does having a ‘good relationship with food’ mean? 4 ways to know...
Travelling on a train recently you couldn’t help but overhear two women deep...
What can you do to speed up your metabolism?
Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to...
Good news for ‘weekend warriors’: People who do much of their exercise on...
Physical activity has established benefits for health. The World Health Organization recommends adults...
Neurodiversity can be a workplace strength, if we make room for it
Emma can recognise patterns within complex code. James can develop several different solutions...
Three ways to get your nature fix without a garden
Spending time in a garden is good for you. It doesn’t matter if...
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now....
Exactly how good are plant-based diets?
Many of us are cutting back on our meat consumption, and for many...
How to maintain fitness motivation in menopause
Endurance runner Susie Chan shares her own experience of listening to her body...
Unleashing the hidden potential of post-traumatic growth
Have you ever heard someone who has survived a traumatic life event say...
5 ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis
If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, your first response might be shock or...
Laughter is the best medicine
Challenge objective
Engage in activities that bring laughter into your daily life to improve...
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health. Drinking...
5 positive health messages to share with your teens
We all want our kids to grow up with healthy habits, but that's...
Menopause and Anxiety: Is There a Link?
Menopause can change a woman’s life in many ways and while you’ve probably...
Laughter can communicate a lot more than good humour – people use it...
Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when...
Herbs to grow and savour
Karen Sutherland suggests some perennial herbs that are strong on flavour, including hyssop...