By Prav Prathapan “Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.”—Sophocles. Sleep is something most of us take for granted. However, increasing research indicates that it significantly improves a range of conditions. Whilst... Read more »
You’ve felt it: the headline that lands like a punch, the statistic that confirms exactly what you suspected, the video that seems too outrageous not to share. Before you’ve consciously decided anything,... Read more »
This post is Part 2 of a series. In part 1 of this article, we explored some of the reasons for the research lag that exists between what researchers know and what... Read more »
We’ve all been here. You’re standing in the kitchen, dinner is half-cooked, and your child wanders in, drops his arms like lead weights, and lets out those two dreaded words: “I’m bored.”... Read more »
Like the lunar landing, the mapping of the familiar fruit fly in 2024—bane of humid groceries and kitchen cringe—represents a major accomplishment. Other creatures have been mapped, but Mr. Fly is so... Read more »
My brain injury in 2000 affected my balance and gait. Doctors assessed it by asking me to walk across a small room and back again. Aside from that observational method, which would... Read more »
Someone recently asked me what it was like to begin playing the cello as I turned 70 years old—without prior training. Taking a split-second to think about it, I replied, “It’s excruciatingly... Read more »
Over a year ago, I wrote a post about how trauma is “not just in your head”. Here, I follow it up with corroborating evidence. I’ve dedicated most of my life to... Read more »
Can you really change how an ADHD brain works? Absolutely, but it is not just about trying harder or forcing yourself to focus. Real progress happens when your environment supports consistent action.... Read more »
I don’t understand what’s happening. I’ve mixed up all the right environmental ingredients. I have set a timer and broken my tasks into steps. I am highly motivated to finish my book,... Read more »