Boost memory with periods of rest
An interesting article over at BBC.com suggests memory can be improved with regular periods of rest/quiet contemplation. The author David Robson cites research stretching back to […]
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Online services for anxiety
Anxiety goes by a number of names: nervousness, stress, worry, fear, panic. Some degree of anxiety is perfectly normal. It is normal to be nervous […]
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
February the 6th was Safer Internet Day. It is an international day, designed to raise awareness and encourage safer and more friendly online behaviour. Whilst you […]
Put up a 'Feeling Stressed' poster in your study area
A little while back I set up the “Feeling Stressed” page on our website. It is a series of simple suggestions and links you can utilise […]
Could 'Active 10' replace the old 10,000 steps?
You’ve probably heard of the 10,000 steps a day rule for good health. You may have even, like me, loaded yourself up with a fitbit or […]
Where should I get my health news and information?
In this day and age, it is important to make conscious decisions about where you get your health news and information. Why? Many of those […]
Mobile tools to make you sun smart
In a previous post, I attempted to provide some guidelines on the amount of sun exposure you would need to sustain healthy levels of vitamin […]
Getting just the right amount of sun exposure
It’s summer! In simple terms that means it is warm/hot and the sun is out regularly. It also means that people wear less clothes and […]