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08/05/2019

Did you know that just a 10 minute walk can improve your memory? Studies have found that exercise can change your brain right away, without weeks of working out 👟

A short, steady walk can immediately alter how certain parts of your brain communicate & coordinate with one another, & can improve memory function 💭

Another reason to get outside this 🚶

03/05/2019

May is and we've got loads of incentives lined up especially to motivate you, from competitions to free healthy snacks 🍎

Can you move more this May by incorporating a 30 minute walk into your routine? Perhaps walk to lectures instead of busing, or take a stroll during your lunch break 👟

Research states that walking everyday helps you: stay focused for longer, be more creative & feel happier and healthier! 💭

You probably reach for sugar or coffee when you need to wake up your brain and get focused. Find out why research suggests that what you need is...a walk!

24/04/2019

Did you know that we do our best work in silence? 👂

Regular periods of silence is relaxing for our busy brains. Incredibly, one study of mice found that listening to silence for two hours every day prompted the subjects' brains to grow new cells in the hippocampus, which is related to our brain's memory abilities! So why not try to include some quiet time into your study routine?

🎧 Turn off your radio/background music
📵 Put away your phone
💭 Find a quiet place to study such as a library

Shhh. Hear that?No? That's surprising. Odds are, you can hear something right now: A siren, the hum of a fan, the blur of background conversations, the ticking of a watch. It's seldom our worlds are fully silent–so seldom that complete silence feels shocking.We welcome sound...

23/04/2019

Happy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The story goes that he killed a dragon on the flat topped Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire... & that no grass grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down!

Very little is actually known about his life, but it is thought he was a high ranking officer in the Roman army who was killed in around AD 303. Stories of his strength and courage soon spread throughout Europe 🌍

King Edward III made him the Patron Saint of England when he formed the Order of the Garter in St. George’s name in 1350, and the cult of the Saint was further advanced by King Henry V, at the battle of Agincourt in northern France.

19/04/2019

We wish all our residents the most eggcellent Easter weekend & we hope you enjoy the glorious sunshine! ☀️

18/04/2019

The Easter bunny made an early appearance at our accommodation sites today! Residents took part in egg hunts, raffles, quizzes, and enjoyed all sorts of eggcellent treats 🐰🍫

12/04/2019

😊 Here are six effective ways to change your 'media diet' in a way that will help you become more informed, engaged and empowered 📖

10/04/2019

📕 How about this for an unusual study hack: researchers have invented a new font called "Sans Forgetica" that is scientifically proven to help you retain what you read.

A study of 400 students found that the font increases memory. And it's free!

Study of 400 students finds "Sans Forgetica" increases memory. And it's free.

08/04/2019

Today, residents have been enjoying some delicious fresh fruit & smoothies to celebrate that yesterday was 🌍

Did you know: oranges boost immune system function, reduce signs of aging, protect against cancer, & boost cellular repair? 🍊

07/04/2019

Today is 🌍 All of us, at different points in our lives, need health care. But did you know that today, only half of us can get it?

Millions of people still have no access at all to health care. Millions more are forced to choose between health care & other daily expenses such as food, clothing & even a home. This you can help make a change by signing the petition here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/world-health-day-2019/petition---health-for-all

05/04/2019

🙌 Make happiness a habit with small actions to improve your everyday wellbeing 😊

1. An easy one - note three good things every day ✒️

Science shows that grateful people tend to be happier and healthier. Gratitude can be a stress-buster and can even have a beneficial effect on heart rate. For example: “Enjoyed my lunch outside in the sunshine" ☀️

From practicing gratitude to seeking the good in others, Mark Williamson from Action for Happiness suggests five habits for happiness

03/04/2019

Walk before an exam 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Research conducted by Dr. Chuck Hillman of the University of Illinois provides evidence that 20 minutes of exercise before an exam can improve your performance 🧠📖