<p>In this episode, Michael Mosley discovers that, as well as being a very rewarding thing to do, volunteering your time, labour or spare room can really benefit your health too. Michael speaks with Dr Edith Chen from Northwestern University in the US, who has been investigating the power of helping others. She tells Michael about her studies showing that by ... Show More
Jul 2024
A Celebration of Michael Mosley
On Just One Thing Day (12 July, 2024), BBC programmes, presenters, listeners and viewers celebrated the life and work of Michael Mosley. This is a compilation of our favourite moments from the day.Producer - Nija Dalal-Small
Assistant Producer - Will Hornbrook
Assistant Producer ... Show More
44m 21s
Jun 2024
There's Only One Michael Mosley
Michael's last interview, How to Live a Good Life, is with psychologist Paul Bloom and was recorded in the BBC tent at the Hay Festival on 25 May, 2024.Paul is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale and Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto ... Show More
40m 51s
Dec 2023
#107: Why You Should Be Selfish And Help People
<p>If you're looking for a mental and emotional boost, Arnold has a recommendation -- be selfish and help other people. It might not make much sense, but Arnold explain how giving back is the most selfless act that can benefit your own life too. And, you'll learn about re ... Show More
5m 26s
Nov 2024
Why volunteering is worth it
Many of us think our individual actions can’t combat systemic problems. Vox's Rachel Cohen and Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam explain why volunteer work, no matter how small, can make a difference for you and for us all.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Mat ... Show More
24m 56s
Sep 2023
S4 EP12: Volunteering at NSFT
<p>Today we're joined by Sarah and Andrea who share a bit about some of the volunteering roles at NSFT, registering your interest for volunteering roles, the support available to our volunteers, why people volunteer a bit more about the volunteering process and more!</p><p> ... Show More
20m 14s
Jun 2022
Working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) with Dr Michael Malley
In this episode, Dr Micheal Malley gives us a very interesting perspective on global health issues, child health, and working with MSF. This episode is great for anyone - medical or non-medical - interested in global health and humanitarian work.
49m 31s