Exercise isn’t just about building up ‘cardio’ and ‘resistance’ strength. Balance and generating vital energy is also important too. A recent meta-analysis suggested that exercise involving coordination are the best at improving cognitive function. For instance, one study showed that...
Movement is one of the most powerful ways to reduce your future risk cognitive decline. In fact, brisk walking was the first physical activity that was shown to increase the size of the hippocampus – the area of the brain critical for memory and dealing with stress – in older adult humans! In...
Not all types of carbohydrate can be digested and broken down into glucose. Indigestible carbohydrate is called fibre. In recent years some kinds of starches, not previously classified as fibre, have been found to be resistant to digestion. They are called ‘resistant starches’ we spoke about in...
The most powerful and quickest way to restore a normal Hcy score, below 7 mcmol/l, if you’ve tested and found your level is above 10, is to supplement specific homocysteine-lowering nutrients. These include vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, trimethylglycine (TMG) and zinc, as well as glutathione or...
How much of the ‘terrible 2s’ is actually down to a lack of omega-3? If a child is acting out, with bursts of anger and unable to concentrate, it's entirely possible that they are lacking enough omega-3. Children are particularly vulnerable to dips in omega-3 supply because their brains are...
The ideal diet for life, as well as reducing your future risk of cognitive decline, is a low-GL (low-glycaemic load) diet. By definition, this is a diet that keeps your blood sugar levels even. This means that you produce little insulin, which is not only the fat-storing hormone but also a...
In the weeks that follow, starting now we're going to guide you in taking simple steps to become a master of your blood sugar control. You achieve this by eating a low Glycemic Load diet, based on what you eat when, the total carbs in your meals and snacks, and the kind of sugars in the carbs you...
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...
Introduction Older adults (roughly defined here as between the ages of 50-70 years old) are at increased risk of cognitive decline compared to their younger counterparts. Key risk factors and pertinent nutritional strategies will be discussed here. Risk Factors Cardiovascular...
Menopause is a normal part of the ageing process for individuals who have periods. It can have a significant effect on brain health and mental wellbeing. It normally occurs between the ages of 45-55. However, premature menopause affects 1 in 100 menstruating individuals, and may occur...
