The phrase “burn-out syndrome” has been credited to German-born psychologist Herbert Freudenberger who first used the term in a study of the condition in 1974. Having observed the symptoms in some of his colleagues and later experiencing it himself, … [Read more...]
Is self-care important to productivity?
We all know the importance of self-care, but how relevant is it in our working lives? Is there is a connection between physical health, mental wellbeing and productivity? It’s well established that people who look after themselves have better … [Read more...]
The relationship between memory and sleep
Professor Penny Lewis is a neuroscientist at Cardiff University where she works on 'sleep engineering', the science of manipulating sleep for cognitive and health benefits. Penny’s work is looking for ways in which sleep’s beneficial properties can … [Read more...]
