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Kindness - the health boost for all that costs nothing
Season 1 Episode 59
In this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness.
Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides?
And is it good for both the…
3 years, 3 months ago
Circadian Rhythm - the rhythm of life and why mastering our body clock can help prevent illness
Season 1 Episode 58
Our body clock is something most of us have heard of but is more important than we might think, as it can literally make or break our health.
It can …
3 years, 3 months ago
Online diagnosis & Internet medicine - a double edged sword
Season 1 Episode 57
This is a great topic which feeds into all sort including self-care, information gathering, overdiagnosis and
the accuracy of resources online plus t…
3 years, 3 months ago
Learned helplessness - what it is and why it affects us
Season 1 Episode 56
This is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations.
It is linked to depression and there are certain risk fac…
3 years, 4 months ago
Self-control - why it isn't always easy and tips to improve it quickly
Season 1 Episode 55
I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.
In this episode I look at the reasons why some people…
3 years, 4 months ago
Environment and health - how our surroundings can help or hinder our minds and bodies
Season 1 Episode 54
Ever wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can…
3 years, 4 months ago
Longevity - the art of living well for a long time
Season 1 Episode 53
Longevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long?
In th…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Placebo Effect - the safest drug in the world?
Season 1 Episode 52
Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?
In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and …
3 years, 5 months ago
Motivation - how to get going
Season 1 Episode 51
One of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?
I have strug…
3 years, 5 months ago
Monkey Brain - our inner child and how to control it
Season 1 Episode 50
Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.
Ever regretted shouting at someo…
3 years, 5 months ago