Why afternoon naps can improve memory and alertness
Napping is a great way to feel more rested and alert – and some research shows it …
Tag: Health and Wellbeing
Three ways behavioural psychology can help you lose weight
Behavioural psychology aims to understand why we behave the way we do and analyse patterns …
Dieting doesn’t ruin your metabolism, in fact it might help
When we talk about metabolism, we’re typically referring to your metabolic rate. This is the number …
Three ways to get rid of headaches
When headaches strike, many people’s reaction is to reach for a painkiller. And these can …
How to reset your drinking
Last January, McKowen published We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life, and …
The Americans hoping to find a wellness kick through kambo
The idea is to make yourself feel horrible so that you may, after, feel wonderful. …
How to stay healthy and safe while exercising outdoors
But an outdoor exercise routine in winter brings unique risks. Low temperatures cause blood vessels …
How classical music could reinvigorate your exercise regime
The right choice of music can inspire, energise and provide much needed distraction. Elite athletes …
Why you’re probably not exercising as much as you think
Moderate intensity exercise is considered to be any physical activity that requires a person to …
How the pandemic got us all stress eating this year
The findings, published in the journal Obesity, offer a cautionary lesson for many of us as …
How what you eat affects your sleep
Researchers have found that eating a diet that is high in sugar, saturated fat and …
What psychology can tell us about anti-maskers
With mask wearing and social distancing, it’s down to the individual to decide whether or …
The better care I took of my gut, the better I felt mentally
I managed to dodge the doctors for a few years of my life thereafter, still …
What the remdesivir report means for treating coronavirus
The drug, which was developed by Gilead Sciences, was approved for use by the US …
How existing medicines can help strengthen vulnerable immune systems
Even before the pandemic, about one-third of older people died from infectious diseases. Immune system …