By Dr. David Vauzour Dr. David Vauzour is Senior Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia, UK. He completed his PhD in Chemical and Biological Sciences for Health, Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Montpellier in...
Psychiatric diseases are on the rise worldwide. We all know someone with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, ADHD, or autism. What if these aren't psychiatric diseases at all? What if they are like other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes or...
How much thought do you give to your brain? Probably not much when everything is going well. But the actions we take throughout life can have a big impact not only on our brain health as we age, but also how we feel now, including how we cope with stress, deal with set-backs and enjoy life to...
What is the basis of the Cognitive Function Test? How do I know it is an accurate assessment of my cognitive function? In 2011 we (Dr Celeste de Jager & Catherine Trustram-Eve) created a digital online Cognitive Function Test used to assess cognitive health and screen for MCI and...
A person’s emotional health, reflected in levels of anxiety, depression, lack of purposeful activities, positive attitude and social interaction, as well as sleep, are associated with increased future risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Those reporting anxiety have a 35% higher...
Introduction From the time an individual reaches their 30’s, there has been a reported movement away from social acquisition, which is a key hallmark for people during their 20’s, to seeking to foster more emotionally close and meaningful relationships. This life stage is largely...
Introduction Adolescence is a time of transition and change and of greater and increasing independence. During this important period of development, a healthy, varied diet is important to ensure that a nutrient dense diet is achieved to support learning and growth. Additionally, due to...
You may be surprised at the wealth of the evidence that age-related memory loss resulting in a diagnosis of dementia, really can be prevented. The very same actions that reduce your future risk for dementia also upgrade your brain giving you the best framework for mental clarity, good memory...
By Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL Robert Lustig is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a pediatric neuroendocrinologist,and an international authority on...
Homocysteine, a sulphur containing compound within the methionine cycle, is explored here in this comprehensive review conducted by Tracey-Anne Hipkiss, MSc. Introduction The purpose of this review is to consider correlations between homocysteine and disease risk that have been identified...
