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 …
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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). …
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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 …
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Recent interdisciplinary scholarship portrays gaslighting as a sophisticated form of psychological abuse characterised by manipulation of perception, erosion of self-trust, and power asymmetry within relationships. Systematic reviews (e.g., Akdeniz …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
