You may have noticed that I have moved back to WordPress for my hosting and that there have been some new posts on the site in recent days. I would love to say that I have found a renewed interest… Read More ›
Health
Doctor’s hate the Apple Watch. Are they wrong?
I know for a fact that the Apple Watch is a pain in the backside for many doctors because so many patients call or visit because of some spurious that their Apple Watch has shown them. Often these are not… Read More ›
Young lives are being destroyed
Our children and young people are facing mental health challenges on an unprecedented scale. Tragically, there seems to be little meaningful action being taken in response. My 17-year-old son died by suicide last year. We had spent over a year… Read More ›
A wearable hug
The Apollo™ wearable provides scientifically proven touch therapy that you can wear as a band around your ankle, wrist, or as a clip attached to your clothing. The Apollo device’s silent, soothing vibrations speak to your nervous system, telling you… Read More ›
Just walking in the rain… and the wind and the snow
In the last few years researchers have begun untangling some of the little-known benefits of walking in wintry conditions. It turns out that the conditions most deterring us from taking a stroll are, in fact, excellent reasons to step outdoors…… Read More ›
When you lose weight, where does the fat go?
The most common misconception among doctors, dieticians and personal trainers is that the missing mass has been converted into energy or heat. “There is surprising ignorance and confusion about the metabolic process of weight loss,” says Professor Andrew Brown, head… Read More ›
Why You Can’t Tickle Yourself
In the new study’s first phase, each subject had their moment in front of the GoPros and microphone. Previous studies have established that tickling is mood-dependent—anxiety and unfamiliarity suppress it like a wet blanket. Since participants would have to take… Read More ›
Mental health in the UK is about to get worse
The UK government’s recent mini-budget has come in for a lot of criticism. Its effect on stock markets, pensions and the value of the pound have barely been out of the news. As a clinical psychologist, one issue I find… Read More ›
Memory, mental health, and physical activity
Physical activity can benefit both physical and mental well-being. Different forms of exercise (e.g., aerobic versus anaerobic; running versus walking, swimming, or yoga; high-intensity interval training versus endurance workouts; etc.) impact physical fitness in different ways. For example, running may… Read More ›
Why the Days Seem Shorter as We Get Older
Why does it feel that the time passes faster as we get older? What is the physical basis for the impression that some days are slower than others? Why do we tend to focus on the unusual (the surprise), not… Read More ›
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