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...
The Senior (70+) life stage is characterised by a winding down and slower pace of life for many individuals. It can be a time of great fulfilment, spending time with loved ones and having more time to pursue life long passions. However, this can also be a life stage where there is an increased...
The Senior life stage is characterised by a winding down and slower pace of life for many individuals. It can be a time of great fulfilment, spending time with loved ones and having more time to pursue life long passions. However, this can also be a life stage where there is an increased risk of...
Introduction 18-30 is a life stage full of transition and change, characterised by the independence and autonomy which comes with being an emerging adult. The brain continues to develop until the mid or even late twenties, particularly the areas of the brain responsible for reasoning and...
The Role of B6 in Brain Health B6 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, and must be obtained from the diet due to humans inability to synthesize it themselves - good dietary sources include fish, legumes, nuts, bananas & potatoes. The primary symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency are...
Introduction Folate is an essential micronutrient and one of the B vitamins. Folates are vital for one-carbon metabolism pathways which are involved in methylation, biosynthesis of DNA and production of purines, nucleotides, neurotransmitters and amino acids (Budni et al., 2018). In the...
Introduction Older adults (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...
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...
