Should my partner and I use separate duvets?
One of the great mysteries of how we sleep is the way we often seem wedded to sharing a duvet with our...
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Is boredom good for the brain?
Think back to a time before COVID-19. Our lives were busy, full, and many of us longed for a spare moment
Sleep and shift work
During the COVID crisis, many of our key workers have carried on dealing with the pandemic whilst working shifts. Read on for our top...
Debunking sleep myths!
Should we watch TV before bed? Are 'larks' and 'owls' real? Does caffeine affect our sleep quality?
Coronavirus and sleep
Through the COVID crisis, our sleep might have changed, for many of us it's gotten worse...
Martina Ratto, Cognitive Scientist, talks about brainpower
As humans we all have the same potential in our brains, the way we nurture this potential determines...
Why our brains are so blinkin' amazing!
Our brain reaches its peak performance between the ages of 16-25 years and sadly cognitive decline...
The power of movement on mental health
We know that exercise is good for us, but how much impact can movement have on the way we feel?
The truth about naps
Who doesn’t appreciate a disco nap from time to time, but naps are a very nuanced issue...
The importance of routine in stressful times
The huge disruptions caused by COVID-19 have dramatically altered our routines...
Remote working - fight the isolation creeping in!
Working remotely has seen many of us lose that personal connection we had with our jobs...
How to stay focused working from home
Whilst we’ve all likely had some practice at working from home now, it’s good to reflect on...
Our favourite ways to switch off
Switching off from work can be difficult at the best of times, but trying to switch off during a pandemic...
COVID and sleep
The COVID crisis has, for lots of us, had a significant impact on our sleep. It has been common for us...
Why do we feel so tired – we’ve done nothing for a year!?
We made it through 2020! It’s been an extremely tough year, of change and uncertainty...
Sleep dictators
There is a scourge affecting us all, it is a scourge that leaves people living in fear, upset and unable to sleep...
Breaking stigma!
Negative attitudes (prejudice) and negative response (discrimination) can make us feel...
Why our brain matters during the pandemic
Everyone knows the importance of face masks and vaccines. But, here's a secret...
How Japanese people stay fit, without ever visiting the gym
Japan has one of the highest rates of longevity (living till a ripe old age) but Japanese people...
The surprising benefits of walking
Here are just some of the wondrous ways walking more can support us: Off-the-charts creativity...
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