About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a mental health condition that can be caused by a frightening or life threatening event. Originally a term used to describe the traumatised state of some returning war veterans, it is now understood that a variety of traumatic situations can...
This study explored stress & food preferences. 232 Flemish students completed a food frequency questionnaire and psychological tests to measure stress levels, during exam period, to determine effects of stress on food choices as part of a longitudinal study. Results Diet quality of the...
When in balance, stress can be helpful. It keeps us motivated, helps us get out of the bed in the morning, and can serve as a warning sign that we need to make some lifestyle changes. Prolonged stress, on the other hand, can have serious consequences for our wellbeing, not least because of its...
Stress is part and parcel of life and in balance can actually be healthy. It keeps us motivated, helps us get out of bed in the morning and can be a good warning sign that things aren’t working for us in our current everyday lives, and encourages us to make positive...
Background Chronic stress and resulting burnout are prevalent in modern 21st century life. Contributing stressors may be lifestyle factors, such as educational, professional, relationship, financial and health-related stressors and concerns. The human body has biological mechanisms which are...
A Better Festive Treat: Black Bean Brownies That Support Blood Sugar and Brain Health If you find yourself craving more sugar at this time of year, there’s nothing wrong with you - your biology is responding to a month where blood sugar swings are almost guaranteed. But...
How Female Hormones Shape Brain Health Why do women make up nearly two thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? The answer may start long before symptoms appear, in the decade when hormones begin to change. The years before and after menopause mark one of the most significant...
Forget the January detox. Let's talk about the brain detox that actually matters… Every January we’re encouraged to “cleanse” or “reset.” But there’s another kind of detoxification happening every second in your cells - the oxidative clean-up and repair system that protects...
The Great Brain Detox Webinar Turn on your brain's detox system for better energy, focus and ageing. Every January, the world reaches for celery juices, “clean” eating challenges and 10-day cleanses. But none of those touch the real detox system that keeps your brain alive, sharp and...
Forget the January detox. Let's talk about the brain detox that actually matters… Every January we’re encouraged to “cleanse” or “reset.” But there’s another kind of detoxification happening every second in your cells - the oxidative clean-up and repair system that protects...
