Bipolar disorder is characterised by episodes of deep depression followed by mania. The set of symptoms and their severity varies considerably from person to person, and in many cases, the person may not have any symptoms for long periods of time. No one knows the cause(s) of bipolar disorder...
World expert think tank declares a mental health meltdown as rates of mental illness soar. -- We are facing a new pandemic. Not the result of a return of Covid or bird flu but caused by something much closer to home that affects us every day. The food we eat. It is damaging our...
Overview of Data Collection Methods Cognitive Function Test Our state-of-the-art Cognitive Function test is an online, interactive tool designed with touch-screen technology to accurately evaluate cognitive resilience. It focuses on the three pivotal functions most indicative of the...
The Upgrade Your Brain book will be out soon! -- So if you want to learn the 8 steps to optimise your brain for better mood, memory, sleep and stress resilience and dementia proof your diet and lifestyle then here is a free sample of the book, written by our CEO & founder Patrick...
By Patrick Holford In 2000 I wrote a book, The H Factor, with a byline ‘the biggest health breakthrough of the century’. It was the year 2000 so there wasn’t so much competition! However, it is now 2024 and this statement is even more true now than then. -- Your blood...
If you ask the man on the street what's driving Alzheimer's, they'll probably say it's in the genes or that it is just what happens when you age. -- Now, neither of these statements are strictly true. Alzheimer's is a largely preventable disease. The big question...
By Patrick Holford In recent years the number of children diagnosed with learning, behavioural and mental health problems has escalated. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders, all classifying children as...
Are You Wasting Money On Your Omega-3 Supplements? Are You Wasting Money On Your Omega-3 Supplements? Omega-3 supplements are becoming increasingly popular - and rightly so - as another recent UK BioBank study (1) reported a 30% lower risk of dementia in those with higher omega-3 status...
By Patrick Holford Alzheimer’s is a preventable, but not reversible disease. Less than one in a hundred cases are directly caused by genes. Prevention is entirely possible if you can identify who is at risk early enough and encourage the right diet and lifestyle...
What is the forgotten factor of mental health - despite the research being positive? Homocysteine. This is why we launched our highly accurate and groundbreaking at-home homocysteine test just before Christmas (and quickly sold out) because knowing this marker - your H factor - can help...
