A few years ago, I wrote a book about confidence and how to achieve it. ‘Oh great,’ a pal scoffed when I told him about it. ‘You’re writing a training manual for annoying people.’ The actual word he used to describe the sort of people he thought my book was aimed at was rather stronger. But … Read more
Lucy Hale fuels body and mind as she leaves the gym carrying a jug of water and rocking a ‘Self Love’ sweatshirt By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 02:54 GMT, 19 January 2021 | Updated: 02:57 GMT, 19 January 2021 She takes care of herself from the inside out. And Lucy Hale kept her body … Read more
When I began working as a neurosurgeon more than 25 years ago, the idea of improving your brain seemed a rather misguided one. After all, I was trained to remove tumours, clip aneurysms and relieve pressure from collections of blood and fluid inside people’s heads. Despite all the advances in technology, even today, it is … Read more
For much of the past 12 months we have been dealing with a pandemic that has taken an enormous toll on our health, wealth and general sense of wellbeing. Another harsh lockdown brings new challenges — but at least, with the roll-out of a mass Covid-19 vaccination programme, the end is in sight. Now though, … Read more
Charities have warned two thirds of young people are experiencing a decline in mental health with figures worsening ‘across the spectrum,’ as calls to a suicide helpline rose by almost a third during the most recent lockdown. A survey of 16,000 locked-down Brits by Mind discovered half of adults felt their wellbeing had worsened during … Read more
A quadriplegic man with minimal movement and feeling in his limbs fed himself for the first time in 30 years – and he did so using his mind. Robert ‘Buz’ Chmielewski was involved in surfing accident as a teen, but in 2019 he underwent a 10-hour surgery to have six electrodes implanted into his brain … Read more
ROGER DOBSON: Social anhedonia involves not wanting to spend time with others because it is not enjoyable. It is distinct from social anxiety, which is driven by a fear of social situations.
John Mulaney checked himself into a 60-day rehab program for cocaine and alcohol abuse this week, but eagle-eyed fans spotted something amiss back in November. The 38-year-old stand-up comedian’s bizarre appearance on NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers in early November featured a rambling bit about the UK’s royal family that was delivered while he … Read more
Mind the UK output gap: GDP gives some idea how UK PLC is doing, but doesn’t deserve the totemic status it has acquired, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 10 December 2020 | Updated: 21:59 GMT, 10 December 2020 The latest monthly output data tells us what we … Read more
Smart Bacon Express: The Bacon Toaster Enjoy a lower-fat bacon sarnie with this cooker that uses vertical heated plates to cook six crispy rashers in minutes while the fat drips on to a tray below. Remember to stick to NHS guidelines of no more than two rashers a day. £49.94, hartsofstur.com Enjoy a lower-fat bacon … Read more