It seems we humans have achieved the opposite of Oscar Wilde’s aspirations. Despite creating machines to do the work so we could have more time to play, we actually have less! Despite all the “progress” (where would we be without dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers?), many of us are working even more.

Two ladies happy and having fun whilst dancing You probably (I hope!) know how important exercise is in keeping your body healthy; from strengthening muscles, to supporting cardiovascular health to boosting your immune system. What many don’t realise however, is how important exercise is for your brain. A wonderful illustration of this is the sea squirt, or tunicate. An extraordinary tadpole-like creature that begins life swimming around happily with its primitive brain, ne

The transition to university can be challenging for anyone. For neurodivergent students however, this transition can feel like a whole new level of difficult. Many neurodivergent people struggle with change and transitions. If getting out of the house and into school each morning during A-levels felt challenging, imagine ...

Einstein believed that imagination is more important than knowledge. He would probably be very concerned today to learn that creativity has been declining for the past 30 - odd years. It might not surprise many of you that scientists believe the reason for this decline is that we are spending less time daydreaming, our minds now focused on tasks and/or on screens from the moment we wake up to when our eyes close at night. ...

How big is your ‘tribe’? Add together your family, friends, and work colleagues – what about your social media accounts? How many people do you follow? And how much news do you consume? These demands on our attention leave us depleted and exhausted. The constant barrage of news and social media affects sleep and makes us vulnerable to anxiety. This then creates a vicious cycle of feeling low, being easily frustrated, lacking in motivation, and less resistant to doomscrollin

Autumn. For many the word conjures up images of golden, crunchy leaves, warm jumpers and longer nights. In many cultures autumn, or fall,...