Managing stress: ‘It’s okay to put down some of the plates you’re spinning before they all come crashing down’
‘The body is built for stress, but breaks if you don’t let it reboot and recharge once in a while’
How to stop running away from difficult emotions when you feel overwhelmed
Wellness Wisdom: Our bodies can serve as a storage container for our emotions, especially those that go unexpressed or unaddressed
How to overcome self-doubt: ‘It is very natural. Even the most successful people in the world feel it’
Wellness Wisdom: Fear can often stop us in our tracks but it’s important to try and rise above it
The three simple lessons we can learn from ancient wisdom
Wellness Wisdom: Ancient wisdom encourages us to ask questions, challenge ideas and enable free thought, but is this happening?
How can we reclaim our attention and focus on the job at hand?
Wellness Wisdom: The ‘noise’ of life can be overwhelming. Here’s how to overcome it, according to a psychotherapist
What is causing girls to get their period at an earlier age?
What the Science Says, part 10: The average age of menarche and breast development is becoming progressively lower – and genetics and the environment are only part of the story
Can thinking hurt? What should you do if it does?
What the Science Says: Thinking can be unpleasant, but the benefits outweigh the discomfort
Is there a connection between a mobile phone and cancer?
In part 8 of our What the Science Says series, we ask if there is a connection between phone use and health outcomes
‘What you eat affects the structure and function of your brain and ultimately your mood’
Better food can make for better mood. Embrace a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats
The keto diet sounds appetising, but there are risks - here is what you need to know
What the Science Says: The keto diet centres on burning fats by eating high-fat foods that people enjoy, all while losing weight
Blind Spots by Marty Makary: Diagnosing the danger to our health of dogma over data
A frightening and infuriating read that takes us through examples of some of the darkest moments in recent medical history - and urges us to be open-minded
Is the cold making my joints ache? What does the science say?
Weather is blamed with regularity, but additional factors are always at play
Is your morning coffee good or bad for your heart? Here’s what the science says
What the Science Says: Part 4 – Research suggests that moderate caffeine intake may offer some health benefits
Is it possible to change your personality?
What the Science Says, part 3: The evidence indicates that people can change their personalities, alter their characteristics and become different versions of themselves
Will exercising my brain keep it in shape?
While there are likely to be positive effects when engaging in stimulating your brain, biology and genetics will play their own significant part in how we age