Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA neuroscientist’s guide to living with dementia
Season 1 Episode 366
Dementia doesn’t have to be terrifying. We tend to think of neurocognitive decline as something to be feared and avoided, but as the population ages,…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The hidden life in the air we breathe
Season 1 Episode 365
Every day we all breathe in thousands of litres of air, it is, of course essential for our continued existence. But did you know that the air that su…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How future tech will help you stay healthier for longer
Season 1 Episode 364
Rapid advances in technology over the past several decades have impacted almost every area of our lives. It could be argued that innovations in medic…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Why your brain might be wired for extremism
Season 1 Episode 363
Why do some people become radicalised, while others remain resistant to extreme ideas? What makes one mind more vulnerable to harsh doctrines than an…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How working too hard is damaging your health and productivity
Season 1 Episode 362
Be it at school or in the workplace, many of us are under more and more pressure to work harder for longer to ensure that we’re performing at our bes…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
How the maths of sameness and difference can change the way you view the world
Season 1 Episode 361
Anyone who has studied maths even briefly will no doubt be familiar with the ‘equals’ sign. But there’s much more to this seemingly simple symbol and…
11 months ago
Busting the biggest weight loss myths
Season 1 Episode 360
Currently, 60 per cent of people in the UK are overweight or obese. It’s likely that many of us would like to drop a few pounds if possible but with …
11 months ago
Better Sleep: The hidden power of napping
Season 1 Episode 359
Be it a brief power nap to help perk us up, a Sunday afternoon kip after a big lunch, or a traditional daily Spanish siesta, many of us put our heads…
11 months, 1 week ago
The new science of music as medicine
Season 1 Episode 358
Many of us listen to music or play an instrument for pleasure thanks to the unique effect it has on our emotions. But what exactly is going on in our…
11 months, 1 week ago
Better Sleep: How psychology can help you beat insomnia
Season 1 Episode 357
Over the past several decades it’s become abundantly clear that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, curr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago