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...become increasingly cited in research too, back in 1970 about two dozen articles were published related to mindfulness, by 2014 there were nearly 20,000 articles. A practical tip: Try out this Mental Health Foundation podcast (“Mindfulness – 10 minute practice exercise) narrated by mindfulness expert, Professor Mark Williams 5: We can all take time to ‘stop and...

...become less able to compensate for fluctuations in blood pressure, such as when standing from a sitting position. About 30% of people over 70 years of age experience a feeling of dizziness, light-headedness or weakness when going from sitting to standing (termed postural hypotension). This occurs because of a drop in the amount of blood getting to the brain. In fact,...

...become more aware of physical literacy, recognising that everyday physical activity had the same beneficial outcomes as organised activities such as sports, with the added bonus that they didn’t need to have specific equipment or go to particular locations at set times to get involved. This was important because the perception that getting physically active meant...

...becoming a respected scientist...Transcript Benjamin Zephaniah I’ve come to Edinburgh to meet Professor Geoff Palmer, one of the world’s most respected scientists working in grain and cereals. He’s broken almost every stereotype going. He was born in the same part of Jamaica as my mother and has encountered poverty, racism and some of the educational difficulties I...