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Sep 1, 2026
September is a second ‘New Year’ for wellness and is filled with back-to-school energy. So how can you embrace the September reset and make the most of the last few months of the year?
Aug 25, 2026
Spending 3 days disconnected from civilisation and immersed in nature and offline can improve your cognitive function by 50%
Aug 18, 2026
Looking for screen-free date ideas? Here are 50 for couples, for staying in and going out, plus why phones get in the way of a good evening.
Aug 10, 2026
Star bathing is mindful stargazing, and it lowers stress, calms rumination and lifts creativity. Here's the science, six stargazing tips for beginners, and the best dark sky places in the UK.
Aug 4, 2026
Struggling to focus? Neuroscience says your attention span isn't gone, just drained. Three research-backed ways to get it back, no willpower required.
Jul 28, 2026
Why does time go so fast? Your brain measures years in memories, not minutes. The science behind the blur and how to make time feel slower.
Jul 14, 2026
Watching a fire lowers blood pressure and stress, and firelight changes how we talk. The science behind why campfires calm us and unlock deeper conversation.
Jul 7, 2026
Boredom gets a bad rep because it isn't the most thrilling feeling. But the simple, "boring" moments are often the ones we remember. And science agrees boredom is worth protecting.
Jun 30, 2026
Your brain has been wired to find green calming for 30 million years. Here's the science behind what it actually does to your cortisol, creativity and nervous system.
Jun 23, 2026
Life before smartphones and Google is hard to imagine. So how did people communicate, work and entertain themselves without the internet?
Jun 15, 2026
Scrolling doesn't rest your brain, it just keeps it busy. These 15 slow hobbies are backed by science to actually lower stress and calm your nervous system.
Jun 9, 2026
Do you come back from holiday more tired than when you left? Here's the science behind why and what to actually do differently this summer.
Jun 2, 2026
The wellness industry is booming, but we’re more anxious and lonely than ever. Wellness washing, over-optimisation and performative wellness are making us worse, so what actually works?
May 26, 2026
Sometimes you’re not able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Here’s why you might feel guilty of FOMO for this and how to avoid it
May 19, 2026
Feel overwhelmed by your WhatsApp inbox? Texting fatigue can lead to reply guilt. So why does it happen and how can you beat it?
May 12, 2026
Going offline works. But like running or saunas, the benefits compound with repetition. Here's what the research says about how often you should properly disconnect.
May 5, 2026
Feeling awe can reduce stress and help regulate your nervous system. Here's what awe does to your brain and body, and how to seek it out on purpose.
Apr 28, 2026
Reading fiction builds empathy, reduces stress and makes you better at understanding people. Here's what the science says, plus 25 books to start with.
Apr 21, 2026
The science behind why a short afternoon nap is better for you than another coffee, and why most cultures never stopped.
Apr 14, 2026
Research shows that taking photos can impair your memory of the moments you're trying to capture. Here's the science behind why, and what phone-free experiences teach us about being present.
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