by Christine M | Nov 17, 2017 | General health, Mind/body, Relationships, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
There’s no doubt that the human heart is an incredible organ. But did you know that when a group of people get together and share a common emotional experience, their heartbeats synchronise? Apparently this boosts bonding and makes us like each other more....
by Christine M | Feb 27, 2017 | General health, Happiness, Mind/body, Wellbeing
Watching our wonderful feathered friends makes you happy. But don’t just take my word for it. This is the conclusion drawn by researchers at the University of Exeter, the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Queensland after quizzing more than 270...
by Christine M | Aug 12, 2016 | Fitness, Mind/body, psychology
Writing about fitness and exercise means asking every personal trainer you come across for their tips on motivation – well, since the UK’s often decried as a nation of couch potatoes, exercise motivation is something we all probably need more of. But no...
by Christine M | Aug 1, 2016 | Mind/body, psychology
Ever found your mind wandering when you’re trying to focus on something important or can’t stop sneaking a peak at your emails/texts/social media when you should be hard at work? Sure you have. You’d have to be superhuman not to be able to resist the many distractions...
by Christine Morgan | Jul 4, 2012 | General health, Mind/body, psychology, Wellbeing
Anyone who’s met me knows only too well how enthusiastic I can get on the subject of positive thinking. Where health is concerned – let alone anything else in life – it has been shown to have a range of benefits, including everything from living longer to lower...
by Christine Morgan | Oct 6, 2011 | General health, Mind/body, psychology, Wellbeing
Riskfactorphobes and hypochondriacs alike are going to love the story published in yesterday’s Daily Mail. ‘Could YOU be a victim of smiling depression?’, it asks. Apparently comedian and all-round national treasure David Walliams recently owned up...