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...
Why Sleep is Your Metabolic Superpower We tend to think of sleep as rest - the way we replenish energy. In truth, your sleeping hours are a highly productive repair shift, especially for your metabolism. Each night, your body resets blood sugar, clears metabolic waste,...
Melatonin: The Brain’s Night-Time Antioxidant This night-time molecule is also one of the brain’s most powerful protectors - your night-time antioxidant - working while you rest, to defend neurons, restore energy and preserve clear thinking. Melatonin helps your brain clean up daily...
At Food for the Brain, we believe that prevention is better than cure. The Brain Bio Centre embodies this philosophy - a leading clinic dedicated to improving mental wellbeing through personalised nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Our team of qualified nutritional therapists work with individuals...
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Did you know that women are twice as likely as men to develop dementia? That the sudden drop in oestrogen and progesterone at menopause doesn’t just bring hot flushes - it impacts memory, mood, sleep and long-term brain health. Brain fog, anxiety, and forgetfulness are not “just part of...
