Scientists are starting to figure out why our brains go 'Aha!' – and the answer could be in our eyes We all struggle with solving problems, but there’s no better feeling than the moment your brain suddenly clicks and everything falls into place. That euphoric “Eureka!” moment is…
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Action for Happiness: Vanessa King
A movement encouraging people to care more about the happiness of others With the Dalai Lama as their patron, Action for Happiness [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/] is a collective of people working to spread positivity and joy to help improve society, through actionable advice based on scientific research. They couldn&…
Addressing the Gender Pay Gap - It's Now the Law
Gender pay gap dealt a blow by new UK law, as companies must now publish salary differences On 6 April, a new UK law was introduced requiring larger companies to publish their pay gap figures before April 2018. Companies with more than 250 employees are now required to publicly declare…
The Comfort Project
London creatives and musicians band together to bring some comfort to those in psychiatric wards A new charitable initiative led by musicians and creatives in London looks to support adults seeking mental health treatment through their new ‘Comfort Project’. Starting in South West London, but with the aim to expand…
Ruby Wax Headlines London Mindfulness Festival
Comedian promotes mindfulness at the Mindful Living Show this summer Photography | Entertainment Press / Shutterstock.com Beyond her career as an actor, author and mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax was recently awarded an OBE for services to mental health, so you’ll no doubt have heard about all her positive work…
The Secret to a Good Night's Sleep? It's in Your DNA
Research finds the genes playing a large role in our sleeping patterns Understanding what contributes to getting a peaceful night’s sleep is of paramount importance to our over-worked, ultra-stressed society. Various studies have found connections between your genes and sleep patterns, but one of the most specific finds was…
How to Combat Fake News Anxiety
Bogus news reporting is causing genuine social anxiety. Here’s how to self-check the facts and find the genuine article We’re bombarded with news headlines every day, whether we know it or not. When you browse your social media feeds, check your mobile alerts or click on your favourite…
British Men Encouraged to ‘Be in Your Mate’s Corner’
An ongoing national campaign emphasises the ‘men’ in mental health A Department of Health-funded campaign called ‘Time to Change’ has created an ambitious five-year plan to encourage men to have their mates’ backs when it comes to their mental health. Run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, the ‘Time…
Keep Calm! Snap Election Called for 8 June
UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces early election less than a year after Brexit fallout Set your reminders – Thursday 8 June is the day our Facebook feeds will be fizzing with politically-charged comments and personal ructions as the next UK general election takes place. Prime Minister Theresa May made a…