About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a mental health condition that can be caused by a frightening or life threatening event. Originally a term used to describe the traumatised state of some returning war veterans, it is now understood that a variety of traumatic situations can...
This study explored stress & food preferences. 232 Flemish students completed a food frequency questionnaire and psychological tests to measure stress levels, during exam period, to determine effects of stress on food choices as part of a longitudinal study. Results Diet quality of the...
When in balance, stress can be helpful. It keeps us motivated, helps us get out of the bed in the morning, and can serve as a warning sign that we need to make some lifestyle changes. Prolonged stress, on the other hand, can have serious consequences for our wellbeing, not least because of its...
Stress is part and parcel of life and in balance can actually be healthy. It keeps us motivated, helps us get out of bed in the morning and can be a good warning sign that things aren’t working for us in our current everyday lives, and encourages us to make positive...
Background Chronic stress and resulting burnout are prevalent in modern 21st century life. Contributing stressors may be lifestyle factors, such as educational, professional, relationship, financial and health-related stressors and concerns. The human body has biological mechanisms which are...
-- Your body is continually renewing itself by producing new cells. When it comes to protecting and enhancing your brain health, especially as you age, the quality of these new cells becomes increasingly important. A key factor in this cellular renewal process is the health of your...
-- Homocysteine may not be a household word, but at Food for the Brain, we want it to become one! It is arguably one of the most important blood biomarkers for your brain and overall health, predicting the risk of over 100 diseases, from cardiovascular issues to cognitive decline,...
By Patrick Holford -- Most people think forgetfulness and failing memory only begin in later life. But what if you found out that cognitive decline actually begins much earlier - around the age of 18 – and that what you do when you’re young can dementia-proof yourself for when...
-- There is no doubt that autism diagnoses, both across the UK and US are escalating at a worrying rate. A clear illustration of this is the recently published Scottish Schools Census, showing a year by year steady increase in the percentage of Scottish schoolchildren with a diagnosis....
Patrick Holford’s new book claims that almost no one needs to develop Alzheimer’s. Fewer than 1% of Alzheimer’s cases are genetic, and amyloid deposits – long targeted by new drugs – are neither the cause of the disease nor its cure. Alzheimer’s is the consequence of a...
