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Can a familiar scent become a signal that it is time to sleep? Professor Gaby Badre explores the connection between scent, the brain and nervous system — and how repeated sensory cues may help support the transition from daytime alertness...

Why can sleep remain difficult long after the original trigger has passed? Professor Gaby Badre explores the science of chronic insomnia, the hyperarousal that can keep the brain alert at night, and how the brain can be retrained for sleep.

Own Time Eau de Parfum features in a personal Refinery29 exploration of fragrance, self-care and endometriosis, with our CEO Dr Anna Persaud sharing the science behind scent, memory and emotion.

Dr Lana Gault explores the science behind switching off, from nervous system regulation and circadian rhythms to the simple, repeatable cues that can help prepare the body and brain for sleep.

Dr Anna Persaud, CEO of This Works, joins the Financial Times’ Brains of Wellbeing + Beauty series to explore what it really takes to get a better night’s sleep.

From birdsong and music to the voice of someone you love, sound has a profound influence on the way your brain and nervous system function. Our expert scientific advisor, Professor Gaby Badre, explains why hearing is much more than one...

From jaw tension and headaches to poor posture, hair loss and visible signs of ageing, chronic stress affects far more than how we feel. Dr Lana Gault explores how modern lifestyles are reshaping the upper body, why nervous system regulation...

Burnout is more than just feeling tired. In this expert-led guide, Dr Lana breaks down the science behind burnout, the subtle warning signs many people miss, and practical, medically grounded ways to restore balance and resilience.

Our expert scientific advisor, Professor Gaby Badre, explains the science behind the seasonal changes and gives his expert advice on tackling the transition into daylight saving time.