Books: The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke
The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of organ donation, and one child’s gift to another, says Leah McLaughlin
Gozo Growing: longer, hotter, drier
Garden enthusiasts Simon and Mary Wallace reflect on July in the Mediterranean, permaculture and the super-powers of mulch
Even one day off alcohol makes a difference
This timeline maps the many health benefits you'll discover when you stop drinking and gives tips on how to stop or cut down
Staying positive might protect against memory loss
Want to remember things better as you get older? Christian van Nieuwerburgh explains that the secret might be surprisingly simple: focus on feeling good
Is ‘sexy conservation’ the way to save sharks?
Netflix’s Shark Whisperer Ocean Ramsey seems to think so and she may have a point says Susan Hopkins
How to support someone who is grieving
Counsellor and psychologist Lucy Poxon suggests five research-backed strategies to help you do the right thing
Five surprising facts about AI chatbots
Knowing the way they work and the tricks they use can help you make better use of them says Cagatay Yildiz
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
Who is Luce the pilgrim?
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honoured traditions
Metacognition and student well-being over the summer holidays
Using Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’ technique, Josephine Ebejer Grech explores the psychological impact of summer from different angles