The Magic and Mystery of Music perception

Isn’t it amazing how music can entertain, can help us cope with everyday life and even help us to heal? Sound production (voice) and listening to music are part of being fully human. Even babies in the womb can respond to music! It’s not telepathy, but is there a scientific explanation for all of this?… Continue reading…

Parliamentary launch of physiology impact study

Laura was delighted to be invited to the Parliamentary launch of the first independent analysis of the impact of physiology education to the UK economy*. Physiology education contributes a staggering £22.6 billion every year. More than 777,000 jobs every year in the UK depend on physiology learning (based on data from 2018-19). At least a… Continue reading…

Epidemic of e-thrombosis?

Until recently, physiologists and medics thought that deep vein thrombosis (DVT) mainly struck passengers on long haul plane flights – but not anymore. In this short piece I want to look at the ways you can avoid an often unrecognised office danger. It has been called a hidden, silent epidemic. While most of us are… Continue reading…

A Vaccine for COVID-19?

All over the world, people are locked into their homes wondering when they will next be able to sit in a cinema or hug the people they love. Who is putting together a rescue plan? I’m sure that people are wishing for one that might enable us all to get outdoors and back to work?… Continue reading…