Eat Well & Live Well Food Intolerances: Understanding the Science, Symptoms and Management February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Food intolerances are increasingly recognised as significant contributors to gastrointestinal discomfort and reduced quality of life. Unlike food allergies, which involve the immune system and may be life-threatening, food intolerances…
Career and Employability Skills Eight Things That Can Change Your Life in One Year: An Evidence-Based Perspective February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) The idea that one year can transform a life is not merely motivational rhetoric; it is supported by research in positive psychology, behavioural science, health psychology, and cognitive theory. Sustainable…
Health & Well-being How to Live to 100: Examining the Science Behind the Blue Zones and Their “Power Habits” February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) The concept of “Blue Zones” refers to geographical regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives than global averages. Popularised by Dan Buettner through National Geographic research, Blue Zones…
Health & Well-being Feelings Are Messengers: Understanding the Psychological Meaning of Emotions February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) The statement that “your feelings aren’t random, they are messengers” reflects a central insight in modern psychology: emotions carry information. Rather than being irrational disturbances to suppress, emotions function as…
Health & Well-being Journalling: Understanding Its Psychological and Health Benefits February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) In recent years, Journalling has gained renewed attention as a practical and accessible tool for enhancing mental wellbeing. From gratitude journals to reflective diaries, this simple writing practice is widely…
Health & Well-being Health Hacks: The Science You Should Know February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) This article focuses on “health hacks”, through the lens of evidence-based medicine and health psychology critically analysing their scientific foundations and practical relevance. While some are grounded in physiology and…
Health & Well-being 10 Life Hacks Doctors Rarely Share: What Does the Science Actually Say? February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Health advice often circulates on social media in the form of “life hacks” that promise simple improvements to wellbeing. While some of these tips align with established medical evidence, others…
Career and Employability Skills Investing in Yourself: How to Build a Healthier, More Capable and Meaningful Life February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) ✧ In a world shaped by rapid change, constant competition and increasing uncertainty, investing in yourself has become one of the most reliable ways to build a meaningful and resilient…
Health & Well-being Spirituality: Does It Really Matter for Your Wellbeing? February 19, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Contemporary scholarship consistently demonstrates that Spirituality and religion are significant psychosocial variables influencing both mental and physical health outcomes. Across major textbooks (e.g., Handbook of Religion and Health; The Oxford…
Health & Well-being Acupuncture: Alternative or Complementary Approaches to Health and Healing February 18, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) In recent decades, acupuncture has gained increasing recognition within Western healthcare systems as both an alternative and complementary therapy. Originating more than 2,000 years ago within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),…
