By Patrick Holford In 1965, UK paediatrician Dr Richard Smithells discovered that children with low folate were at significantly higher risk of neural tube defects, then commonly referred to as spina bifida. It took more than 25 years for his research to be taken seriously. It...
-- Curious about how your DNA affects mental health? Did you know that your genes are not your destiny? How can understanding your genes help personalise your nutrition and lifestyle choices for better mental health? --- To find out, join Emma Beswick, an experienced...
by Patrick Holford -- Neurodivergence refers to differences in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical. This concept encompasses conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyspraxia, synaesthesia, dyscalculia, Down syndrome,...
Our Children’s Brain Health is in Crisis. Join us and learn from world-class experts about the essential tools needed to empower the next generation of Smart Kids & Teens. In recent years the number of children diagnosed with learning, behavioural and mental health problems has...
Curious about how your DNA affects mental health? Did you know that your genes are not your destiny? How can understanding your genes help personalise your nutrition and lifestyle choices for better mental health? --- To find out, join Emma Beswick, an experienced nutritional...
Introduction 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/opinion/alzheimers-fraud-cure.html?smid=nytcore-android-share 2. https://boardoftrustees.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj31576/files/media/file/scientific-panel-final-report.pdf 3. Livingston G, et al. Dementia prevention,...
-- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders, all classified as ‘neurodivergent’, have rocketed in both the UK and USA. One in six children is classified as neurodivergent or in need of special...
"People come in assorted shapes and sizes, with brains that are unique. A significant minority, who are neurodivergent, need to be recognised, valued, and supported so they can maximise their strengths and overcome their challenges."— Dr. Rona Tutt, OBE, PhD – Food for the Brain Trustee and...
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Widespread omega-3 deficiency is cranking up aggression. Children flying off the handle, fighting at school, increasing rates of ADHD, depression and violent offences, perhaps even more global conflicts - a new study suggests that something very simple could be cranking up...
