By Patrick Holford Something concerning is happening to our children - an increasing number are experiencing psychological and behavioural challenges, often diagnosed as autism. These challenges range from reduced eye contact and language delays to social difficulties, cognitive...
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,...
by Cath Verner -- A landmark study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) has provided compelling evidence that targeted diet and lifestyle changes can improve cognitive function in older adults. Or put simply,...
-- 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...
Lowering Homocysteine: Why It Matters and How to Do It Lowering homocysteine: Why It Matters and How to Do It Homocysteine is a natural amino acid produced during a vital process in the body called methylation. It is fast becoming one of the most important biomarkers of long term health,...
Brain Health And Vegan Eating: What It Means For Long Term Cognitive Health Veganuary, a movement encouraging people to adopt a vegan diet for the month of January, has become a cultural ritual ethical environmental marketed as healthy, yet when it comes to brain health and vegan eating the...
How can we lift our mood and nourish our brain? Depression, now the leading cause of disability globally, affects millions. According to the World Health Organization, it represents a significant disease burden, particularly in high-income countries (1). With a staggering 100 million...
By Simon Martin After a lifetime dedicated to pioneering nutrition and mental health, Patrick Holford—founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) and the visionary behind Food for the Brain—will be stepping down as CEO in 2025 (but will remain very much involved). Over the past...
(Originally posted in IHCAN magazine. Written by Patrick Holford, edited by Carol Ludlam) What is really going on as we age? What contributes to the wrinkles, stiffer joints, slower cognitive function and other health problems? It begins with the brain. Your brain consumes more energy...
by Patrick Holford -- What has homocysteine got to do with autism? Homocysteine, a toxic amino acid commonly associated with disorders of the brain and circulation, is an indicator of a lack of B vitamins resulting in faulty methylation, a process critical for brain function. So...
