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Introducing consciousness
History & The Arts

Introducing consciousness

...physical phenomenon...Introducing consciousness: 2.1 Introduction - We use the words ‘conscious’ and ‘consciousness’ in a variety of ways. We talk of losing and regaining consciousness, of being conscious of one's appearance and of taking conscious decisions. We speak of self-consciousness and class-consciousness, of consciousness-raising activities and...
Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Fossil soft parts
Science, Maths & Technology

Fossil soft parts

...Physical damage Physical damage can also destroy many biological remains. When an organism dies it may be transported, either by biological activity such as scavenging or trampling, or by physical factors such as waves, currents, tides, and wind. For dead organisms to become preserved there must be some special circumstances to reduce the degree of biological, chemical...
Five pillars of ageing well
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five pillars of ageing well

...physical and social activity in the older age. As we know we start ageing the moment we are born, it demonstrates more significantly when we reach a certain age, the usual benchmark being 65+, but our ageing starts much sooner, and the way ageing demonstrates when we are over 65 depends on decisions, we have been making over our life span. There are some genetic...
Do children exercise less in winter?
Education & Development

Do children exercise less in winter?

...physical activity, which might include brisk walking or running, active participation in sports or exercising. At the same time, children should minimise the amount of time they spend sitting for extended periods. To examine the seasonal variation in children’s behaviour, researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit and Centre for Diet and...
The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces

...physical as well as mental health and wellbeing.For many people caregiving can be a beneficial and rewarding role. However, there are many aspects of caring for someone with additional physical or psychological needs that can be stressful, and it is well established that carers sometimes do not prioritise their own physical and emotional needs. One of the key ways of...
Studying mammals: Meat eaters
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Meat eaters

...physical adaptations and social behaviour. This is the fifth course in the Studying mammals series...The powerful and majestic carnivores are the focus of many television documentaries. In this free course, Studying mammals: Meat eaters, we will delve into the lives of these fearsome hunters and explore their physical adaptations and social behaviour. This is the fifth...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...physical and social activity as we get older. The principles discussed during these series of talks are known as the 'Five Pillars of Ageing Well'. These pillars are: Nutrition Hydration Physical stimulation Social stimulation Cognitive stimulation The coronavirus pandemic necessitates that we take several measures to protect ourselves and others in our communities. The...
Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn

...and friends, finding ways to relax and more physical exercise. We've got some great ideas to help you get started! ...Explore these articles and courses to help give you inspiration. Change doesn't have to be overwhelming. Just add one change in your life and build from there, even getting out for a walk each day can help boost your mood and improve physical health!...