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Like many people, I enjoy a glass of wine or two a few times a week (perhaps more at times of celebration and holidays). Alcohol makes me feel happy, relaxed and sociable, and a little bit of red wine is good for you, isn’t it? "Dry January" hadn't appealed before, but this year the scientist in...
The human brain is a highly evolved miracle of biological engineering. It is 6 times larger than it should be compared to mammals of a similar size, putting our brain right on the very limit of its energy producing capability. Incredibly, it weighs only 2% of our total body weight yet consumes 20%...
Contents: What is Schizophrenia? What causes Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia and Nutrition; what works Balance your blood sugar and avoid stimulants Increase essential fats Up antioxidants Consider supplementing niacin Methylation, B12, folic acid and B6 Are you pyroluric?...
Four years ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Diet, vitamin supplementation, exercise, stress reduction and cognitive activity (also known as a brain-healthy lifestyle) have all been shown to significantly improve outcomes in MS - great news, right?! So why is it so hard to keep...
Mental health conditions are on the rise and the statistics speak for themselves: a record 70 million antidepressant prescriptions were handed out in 2018, and an estimated 10 million people will be in need of mental health support in the next five years. Mood can of course be dependent on...
This study explored antipsychotics, omega 3 and schizophrenia. The review compiled previous studies surrounding treatment of schizophrenia using omega-3 and looked at what pathways in the brain are impacted by an omega-3 supplementation. After compiling information on omega-3 and anti-psychotic...
A growing body of research is finding links between Alzheimer's disease, insulin resistance and diabetes. This has led to Alzheimer's disease being labelled "type 3 diabetes". The hippocampus, brain lipids, blood-brain barrier, stress, the Western diet, amyloid beta proteins and mitochondria...
The summer holidays can be a great time to get kids into the kitchen and kick-start long-term healthy eating habits. We’ve picked three easy recipes that you can have fun recreating at home with the little ones. Our Head of Nutrition, Alice, also shares her thoughts on their brain-boosting...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much disruption, fear and anxiety, and this is particularly true amongst children and teens who have been affected by school closures, physical distancing and new routines. It is no surprise, then, that many children have been feeling more anxious or exhibiting...
