We have all heard of mindfulness and it’s benefits but what is it?

Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword; it's a powerful practice that can transform your life. In today's fast-paced world, taking a step back and embracing the present moment can bring benefits to your mental and emotional well-being. It is about being fully present and ...

The connection between our gut and brain has long intrigued scientists and researchers. Tim Spector and Professor Andrew Huberman both create regular podcasts many of which delve into this fascinating area.

The Gut-Brain Axis: A Complex Network

The gut-brain connection, often referred to as the "gut-brain axis," represents ...

Do you ever wish that you dealt better with the challenges of life?

One way of becoming more resilient to the challenges of life is to make sure that you have a wide variety of things in your life that balance each other.

To use an example - if almost all of your energy is spent working then work is proportionately a huge part of your ...

I know that sometimes it's hard to motivate yourself to get outside the door but numerous pieces of research show that being outside for even a short time boosts mood.

If you want to know more about the link between light (and outside light is much better) and brain state take a look at www.hubermanlab.com ...

Are you struggling to get to sleep? Do you keep waking up? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning?

Any of these issues can happen at any time especially with poor mental health. We all know that things look better if you can get a decent night’s sleep and so I thought I’d share some things that you can try to help improve your sleep ...

Anger is a completely normal emotion that we all experience at times. However, when anger is not managed it can be destructive and lead to all sorts of problems. It can also leave you feeling out of control. You can be angry at other people, events or yourself. We usually want to show anger aggressively however, this has to be controlled in order ...

It is really important to look after ourselves.

You cannot give to others unless you are topped up yourself. Think of it like the emergency briefing we get on a plane. We are told to put on our own oxygen mask before helping others – looking after ourselves is just the same thing. There is lots of research that says that good mental health ...