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...
Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterised by dichotomous thinking, extreme emotional instability and mood swings, intense persistent fear of abandonment and interpersonal...
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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...
Blog Post for Partner Organisations After 18 years and over 100 million man hours NASA scientists and engineers, at a cost of £5 billion, are now getting images from deep space from the James Webb Satellite, launched at Christmas and now orbiting a million miles from Earth. What a bold vision...
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...
B vitamins are essential for many aspects of brain function. They are essential for healthy methylation, which is needed to build brain cell membranes and neurotransmitters that pass messages between brain cells. Hence B vitamins, especially B6, B12 and folate, are essential for the brain’s...
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...
