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The Independent UK · Oct 15

What 'Sober October' really does to your body — from sleep to the microbiome

From improved sleep and sharper focus to a healthier gut microbiome, taking a month off drinking has remarkable benefits. Neuroscientist Professor David Nutt reveals what really happens when you give up alcohol for Sober October

Evening Standard · Oct 7

‘This is the dark art’: new book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire

In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms individuals and public debate

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

Global experts met in East London to try and fix the mental health crisis — their solutions will surprise you

At South by Southwest London the big ideas, says Claudia Cockerell, were about curing the planet’s minds

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

I Tried a Nine Perfect Strangers-Style Psychedelic Retreat as a Total Newbie – and It Was Seriously Eye-Opening

Searches for psychedelic retreats are on the rise – but are they safe? I went to a luxury retreat, minus the shrooms, and asked the experts for answers.

Marie Claire · May 30, 2025

‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?

Products that enhance the uptake of this neurotransmitter are burgeoning - including drinks that mimic the effects of alcohol, without the hangover. Here’s what happened when I tried them

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

Don't want to do Dry January? Try this alcohol expert's three simple rules for healthier drinking instead

Mindful drinking can be a year-round practice with these simple tips

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Why going sober was one of the best things I’ve ever done (cloned)

IN FOCUS: For Harry Bullmore, alcohol played a part in many fond memories – but when he experimented with giving it up, several surprising benefits persuaded him to reassess his relationship with drinking

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

This alcohol-free spirit actually makes you feel tipsy – here’s how

While many non-alcoholic drinks want to replicate the taste of a tipple, Sentia wants to replicate the effects

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

The Standard 100: People shaping London in Science & Medicine and Environment

The Standard 100’s list of people shaping London include categories for Science & Medicine and the Environment: among those named are Tim Spector and the Duke of Westminster

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024