Greetings! Writing this from a hostel boat in Stockholm – presenting this morning at the Glamox offices and then at the WorkTech event at the Ernst and Young new headquarters across town. Super-nervous as usual so I’ve packed a load of props including my trusty brain model, a biofeedback headband and a giant lightbulb. I’ve […]
Gold standard – and getting geeky about mammograms Read More »
Amazon prime? Employee response to Amazon’s back to work mandate (one survey suggested 91% dissatisfied and 73% considering changing jobs https://www.xatakaon.com/business-and-economics/new-survey-finds-that-91-of-employees-are-unhappy-with-amazons-total-return-to-office-policy) demonstrates just how much things have changed since the pandemic. This mass exodus means not only a loss of talent to the business but a gain for competitors. The office needs to earn the commute,
Earning the commute – and why smiling is good for sore eyes Read More »
One for your earbuds By the time you receive this newsletter, Nanyantara Santhi’s webinar – part of the Current Topis in Sleep and Circadian Health series run by Prof Manuel Spitschan and his team at the Technical University in Munich, has already gone out- but it’s well worth a listen. A link to the series and
Podcast, occupational hazards – and everyday magic Read More »
As the days get shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, demand for SAD lamps goes up. We all know that our mood seems to mirror the weather – and it’s true that living in a Northern latitude increases your risk of depression. But that link may not all be down to shifting day length after all.
As the evenings draw in and the seas get a bit rough (it’s still warm though!) I’ve put together some papers about managing that shift back to school after the summer break … Setting them up for success Going back to class is daunting enough – especially if it’s a new school. But walking back
The recent House of Lords report on light pollution – The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health – is a sobering and frustrating read – a catalogue of physical and mental health impacts and a complete lack of systematic measurement policies – or appetite for regulation. Decades of reports and recommendations have
Light at night- the good, the bad and the ugly Read More »
If your birthday is around now, you may not be surprised to know that there are more babies born in the summer in the USA than any other season. The amount of light in your birth season shapes summer babies’ lives in subtle but powerful ways… 1. Longer days mean they’re more likely to be evening
Summer babies and biting bugs Read More »
Eating breakfast is good for beach bodies If you’re keen to get in shape for a trip to the sun, meal timing could be as important as the calorie count for you – and for the kids. The key is to set your body clock – a protein-rich breakfast and a light dinner at least
Beach Bodies Need Breakfast Read More »
Summer is the most popular time for maintenance and repairs at home and at work. It may seem odd to take a look at the lights while the sun is shining outside, but using the summer break could be a great investment in a brighter and more sustainable winter. For a warehouse, a straight switch
Fix the roof while the sun shines Read More »
80% of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer – Summer Travel Survey 2022 — Nearly 81% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, Nearly 51% to Fly on a Plane, 80% to Road Trip And… 74%- or 50 million Brits are planning to do the same – More than 50 Million Brits
Lessons from the open road – can light help? Read More »