Author: Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd)

In recent years, the concept of “glimmers” has gained increasing attention within psychology and mental health discourse. Coined within trauma-informed practice, glimmers refer to small, fleeting moments that evoke feelings…

This article “How to Feel Better Instantly” presents a simple but powerful framework linking common emotional states (e.g. overthinking, stress, low energy) with practical actions (e.g. journalling, deep breathing, exercise).…

Life is rarely straightforward. It presents uncertainty, setbacks, triumphs and transitions, often all at once. In such complexity, guiding principles can provide psychological stability and direction. The “Seven Rules of…

The immune system is a highly sophisticated network of white blood cells, antibodies, cytokines, lymphatic tissues and signalling molecules that protects the body against pathogens while maintaining internal balance, or…

Summer may bring sunshine and longer days, but warm weather does not make us immune to infection. The immune system works continuously to defend the body against bacteria, viruses and…

Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on 14 February, is widely recognised as a festival of romantic love, affection and friendship. Although today it is strongly associated with the exchange of cards,…

A wide body of interdisciplinary research across physiology, health psychology, public health, and clinical medicine demonstrates that human well-being depends upon the integrated functioning of body systems rather than isolated…

Modern neuroscience confirms that the human brain is not fixed after childhood but remains plastic and adaptable throughout life. This phenomenon, known as neuroplasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to…

Maintaining brain health across the lifespan requires a multidimensional approach that integrates cognitive stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, vascular health, social engagement and risk reduction behaviours. Large-scale reviews, including the…