Yesterday’s violent outburst at the Oscars by actor Will Smith has fuelled, yet again, a vitriolic barrage of tweets from both camp Smith and camp Rock. In case you’ve not …
How Dehydration Damages Your DNA & Your Performance
For many people, the end of the year marks the finish line they need to drag themselves across. Mentally and physically, it can feel like ‘if only I can get …
The surprising part of your life that is strongly influenced by your DNA
Your eye colour, your motivation, your level of life satisfaction and your mental fitness are genetically driven. It turns out there is something else in your life that is strongly …
How Your Love/Hate of Broccoli May Affect Your COVID-19 Response
Does the thought of broccoli and coriander make you shudder and run for the nearest Mars bar? According to Prof. Linda Bartoshuk, a pioneer in the genetic differences of taste, …
Mid-Year Burnout: Why Am I More Tired In Winter?
Ever wondered why the seasons affect your performance? Or why you may feel less motivated in winter and more productive in summer? When entering autumn and then moving into winter, …
How to beat your hangover before it beats you
Years ago, when I was studying Ayurvedic medicine in London, one of my professors, Dr Maroof Athique, stunned the lecture hall when reading a passage from a 3000-year-old Sanskrit medical …
How Your DNA Affects Your Resilience
In the field of behavioural psychology there is plenty of evidence that the way in which we view stress – either as enhancing or debilitating – can change our physical, …
The Simple Morning Habit That Doubles Your Mental Performance
Do you struggle to maintain consistent focus and alertness throughout the morning? Do you feel like you can’t power through without a regular intake of caffeine or carbs? It’s likely …
Hack Your Sleep To Improve Your Performance
You will spend 30% of your life sleeping Neuroscientist Russel Foster calls sleep ‘the single most important behaviour experience humans have’. Once you do the maths, it’s hard to argue with …
Become Your Own Curator
In their book ‘Rework’, Basecamp founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson advocate we run our business with the same ruthless selectivity as a museum curator. Only the best pieces …
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