There are many factors that increase a person’s risk for dementia, such as age, but very few that are ‘disease modifying’. A risk factor such as age is obviously not modifiable. You can live to any age without getting Alzheimer’s. That means that Alzheimer’s is not a natural function of...
Introduction The time period surrounding pregnancy are highly important for the promotion of brain health across the lifespan. Evidence suggests that the most sensitive windows for nutrition is in late foetal and early postnatal life, with greater acceptance that the success of postnatal...
The 8 Domains of Brain Health A healthier brain for a brighter future. Your brain is influenced by what you eat, how you move, how you sleep and the way you live. At Food for the Brain, we’ve brought together eight key areas of nutrition and lifestyle into one science based...
Domain 1 Eat a low Glycaemic Load (GL) diet In short A low glycaemic load (GL) diet prioritises whole, fibre-rich carbohydrates and sensible portions to reduce the overall impact of meals on blood glucose. Higher dietary glycaemic load and poorer blood sugar control have been...
ADHD Introduction ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of children and 2.5% of adults. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the relationship between ADHD and nutrition. It is three times more frequent among males than females and is often linked...
The decision whether to breastfeed or bottle feed is deeply personal to each parent. Moreover, there are many additional factors which may influence on the ability of an ability to breastfeed, including health, milk supply, needing to return to work quickly etc. This page will explore nutritional...
Weaning is a critical time for infant's in terms of brain development. Research on mice has indicated that weaning is involved in the regulation of brain development and function, through modulating responses to food and environmental, and instigating behavioural changes. This article will...
Introduction Childhood is an important period of brain maturation, involving the shaping of cognitive function and resilience across the lifespan. Key risk factors, barriers to change and nutrition and lifestyle strategies are explored below with relation to childhood and brain health . Risk...
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. You might feel anxious when doing a presentation at work, taking a test, or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders go beyond temporary worries or fears. For people who suffer from anxiety disorders, the condition...
The mouth is a hub of activity, housing around 50–100 billion bacteria from 200 different bacterial species. The role of these resident bacteria in the mouth, also known as the oral microbiome, is an emerging area of research. Alterations in the oral microbiome may occur as a result of factors...
