How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Was it fewer than the number you would normally get prior to the pandemic? If it was, you are certainly not alone. Just as Covid-19 has severely impacted mental health around the world, it has also negatively affected our sleep patterns, prompting sleep experts to…
A milestone in the journey to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic occurred in early March: children and teenagers in the UK went back to school. After a major interruption to their development—of which so much is connected to places of education and the social interactions they facilitate—they have taken the first major step towards their…
Over the past decade the importance of gut health has stepped into the spotlight. Ten or so years ago the term ‘gut microbiome’ was probably rarely heard outside medical and nutrition communities. Today, it has evolved into a crucial topic when it comes to discussions about health and wellbeing, which is why I’ve blogged about…
At the start of each year, countless people around the world resolve to change something about themselves, or indeed, many things about themselves. Whether it’s spending less time on social media and more time reading books; getting fit and losing weight; receiving a promotion or pay rise; or cultivating a calmer and more focused mental…
This year, with the ongoing covid pandemic affecting all our lives, how will Christmas be? Well, for a start, it seems we started getting into the Christmas spirit earlier than usual this year. Downloads of festive songs was up 50% compared to last year from mid-November. Plus the number of Christmas trees and coloured lights…
If someone asked whether 2020 has been one of the most difficult of your life, and you answered “yes,” you certainly would not be alone. If you were then asked to list ten things that you are thankful for, perhaps this would prove a bit challenging—again, you would not be alone. Although it is not…
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