This is a timely reminder that A Tree of Life Sciences® continues with consistency and more surprises to come.

To Inform, Improve, and Inspire!

Still alive and kicking!
Branching out and putting down roots…

Watch this space 😊

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 16/9/24

Work is serious but we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously.

Playtime is not just for the holidays and weekends but for anytime 😂.

[An image I created in a playful moment].

After all we are all kids at heart.

After the weekend is over
After the holidays are done
There is still time and times to be playful
Let’s do it. Bring joy and have fun.

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by Dr Julie Charlesworth 9/9/24

Home sweet home 🏡.

We had some surprise visitors and guests over the summer.

Meteorological Autumn is almost upon us so it is timely to recap on the simple pleasures a garden can bring
together with its little visitors.

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‘The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.’ 😊.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 29/8/24

Guess where?

[My photos from recent day trips to the Peak District a short drive from home in the UK.]

A breath of fresh air and exercise can be an exhilarating experience come rain or shine.

Whether for hiking hard, gentle strolls, or breathtaking views – sometimes we don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Not just great for holidays – near enough for a day trip,

A breath of fresh air on many levels. A refreshing change!

Happy holidays.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 22/8/24

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Many people are still celebrating the joys of graduation and the senses of achievement, but probably not forgetting the angst of exams and results days! Today, my thoughts are with those younger adults about to get A-Level results, and the university decisions soon to be made.

University was a life-changing experience for me for so many positive reasons.

I know ‘the times they are a changing’. However, I would like to think that the youth of today could have the same, similar, or even better opportunities. It is important to level the playing field for them, provide places to grow, and gain independence in life and in thought.

I am thinking of the many universities with whom I have links. I give a special mention to Manchester University because it is their bicentenary year! I support many of their aspirations and I am ever grateful to them for taking a chance on me some 50 years ago!

It seems timely to share some of my previous posts at this time of year. Positivity and Perspective on Results Day.

With best wishes to all.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 14/8/24

On a lighter note as the summer holidays begin for many people, here is post card of a few photos I have taken to capture some special holiday moments by the sea.

Happy Holidays!

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 16/7/24

I can’t believe that it’s 5 years to the month since 2 groundbreaking publications on public health were published.

This was the kind of work one could only dream of. It involved working with a group of experts in a range of disciplines from three different countries.

New Publications in Population Health Intervention Research.

The publications have been useful to many people and often cited!

This opportunity cropped up out of the blue. So, you never know what might be just round the corner…

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 11/06/24

More reflections and a glimmer of hope. Sometimes you return years later and see different things with new perspectives.

Woodland walk Cheshire UK April 2024.

I captured these moments on photos I took just this week. A rainbow waterfall is a natural phenomenon that can occur when sunlight interacts with water droplets in a waterfall.

(This was a return to a bluebell woodland walk visited at this time 5 years ago.)
The bluebells are as glorious as ever at this time of year in the UK.

Same place:Photos taken 5 years ago.

The beauties of Nature in springtime are soothing, inspiring, and free.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 26/04/24

This became increasingly apparent during the Covid-19 pandemic. More people showed they were interested in science. I think this had a good effect on scientific understanding and curiosity generally. Here’s a piece I penned in poetic verse about how the language of science is spreading with a few thoughts to ponder:

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THE LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE IS SPREADING. ©

Science is for everyone!
Chat show hosts are doing it
Businesses are doing it
It seems everyone is doing it…

Speaking the language of science.

‘It’s in our DNA’
‘It’s in my genes’
‘And the DNA test shows…’

There are levels of understanding.
And a good scientist
recognises their own limits.
Other good people
Should do too.
And many people do.

So, is it DNA?
Or deoxyribonucleic acid?
(It can be) either
Or both.
But DNA can be used
to portray a concept.
Or a molecular composition
With a structure and function.
And about which there is still much to learn.

In recent times
New words are becoming
Part of the vocabulary.
R factor, RNA, Antibodies, Antigens.
And there are more words to come.
Politicians, the media, and generally,
It seems everyone is doing it.

Speaking the language of science.

Communication is key.
Speaking a new language
Can be challenging,
And also stimulating.
No-one can know everything.
But spreading understanding is important.
The language of science is spreading.
Go ahead and choose it
But be careful how you use it.

Because…science is for everyone!

©Julie Charlesworth, 2024

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Science, medical, and health communications are important.

Scientific understanding is important because knowledge and understanding help us to make informed decisions – both individually and collectively.
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by Dr Julie Charlesworth 18/03/24

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Happy Mother’s Day to all past and present.

A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.

Her legacies also live on sometimes as family traditions and perhaps more importantly as values in life.

My mum lived to a good age – 89 years. I think we sometimes forget the many facets of our mothers as individuals themselves. In Mum’s case I have many stories and anecdotes to pass on.

This year Mother’s Day follows swiftly from International Women’s Day and I thought I’d share this link to a snippet of childhood memories of my working mum and on reflection an example of the influence of working mothers.

So, it’s good to remember Mother’s Day and cherish your mother or the fond memories you have.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 10/03/24

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[Mother’s Day 10th March 2024 in the UK or other dates elsewhere]