This week’s newsletter looks at altruism and paleolithic animation, plus a bit of brain gym on the weighty debate of whether light has mass or not. Eyes on altruism It’s World Humanitarian Day, established in 2008 to commemorate bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad in 2003, where 22 humanitarian workers lost their lives. Many […]
Eyes on altruism, paleolithic animation – and does light have mass? Read More »
Biophilia in the brain? There’s broad consensus evidence that ‘biophilic’ design (evoking natural environments) helps us to heal – Biophilic Design and Its Effectiveness in Creating Emotional Well-Being, Green Satisfaction, and Workplace Attachment Among Healthcare Professionals: The Hospice Context. We may even be willing to pay more for spaces with plants and green walls – The Restorative
Biophilia and blood flow – and red light for sore knees Read More »
False Economies Circadian lighting is much too expensive for a hospital – the NHS has zero cash for extras. Of course, it depends on what you mean by circadian lighting. My definition is simple – daylight boosted by artificial sources that deliver enough brightness during the day to set the body clock, dim enough in
False economies – and gambling on blue light Read More »
Celebrating Good Care Month According to the King’s Fund, 1.59 million people work in the social care sector in the UK – that’s around the same number as work for the NHS – How many people work in social care in England? That’s dwarfed by the 5.8 million unpaid carers who clock up the equivalent of an
Sleeping on the job at last – and how bees know which flower to kiss Read More »
Celebrating Red, White and Blue The French Tricolour is one of 29 flags worldwide that use the classic red, white and blue – Countries With Red, White And Blue Flags. The semiotics of colour, or the way that colours convey meaning in culture, is a fascinating field. Red in national symbols has been traditionally associated with
Red, white and blue – and everything in between – plus spectator power Read More »
Hope you’ve been soaking up some Vitamin D-boosting daylight (in the shade if you can) – we’ve just passed the longest day of the year, so I’m making sure my batteries are full. This week I’m celebrating Glad to Care week The Care Workers Charity. This week-long celebration puts the spotlight on the millions of
Caring for carers, a smile in the mind – and an invitation Read More »
Hope you’ve had a relaxing break and feeling refreshed and ready for the season to come Glowing with health? You’re glowing as you read this – albeit faintly (around 1,000 times too weakly for your naked eye to see) – Humans Glow In The Dark, It’s Just Too Weak For Our Eyes To See. You
Can you really glow with health? – and focus on procrastination Read More »
This week I’ve been up to London to the Care Innovations Summit to hear from some luminairies the sector, plus the chance to put some products through their paces – will be taking my trusty light meter… will share some take-aways next week. Bon Appetit – Light gives ageing noses- and appetites a helping
Light and appetite – and running for Amnesty Read More »
Seeing stars Bugs Bunny always had stars spinning around his head following a bash with a hammer or running into a wall. They magically disappeared as he brushed himself off and set off for another adventure. But that spinning-head feeling does not always go away so fast for you and I. My beloved Lou has
Seeing stars – and building for your brain Read More »
TV and daylight – can you have your cake and watch it? It’s all very well banging on about windows and daylight, but what if you want to watch TV? For lots of older adults, it’s a vital part of their day and can even be good for your sense of connection and purpose –
TV technology for sunny days – and summer sensitivity Read More »