What is HbA1c? HbA1c stands for Hemoglobin A1c, which is a specific type of protein that glucose becomes attached to. Glucose is a simple sugar that is absorbed into the bloodstream when your body breaks down carbohydrate foods. When glucose is absorbed, some of it becomes attached to the...
Why “Normal” Vitamin D Levels May Not Be Protective for Women’s Brains Science now recognises Vitamin D as far more than a bone-health nutrient. Over the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that vitamin D acts as a hormone regulator, playing an important role in brain...
Why Gut Health Matters for Brain Health More Than You Think Why Some Brains Improve and Others Don’t Many people are doing more than ever to protect their brain. They eat well. Take supplements. Exercise. Stay mentally active.Yet outcomes vary dramatically. Some improve. Others...
Speakers Supporters Register Now THE AGENDA Starting 1:00 PM (BST), 8:00 AM (ET), 5:00 AM (PT) Opening Address 1 pm - Associate Professor Tommy WoodA systems-based model of cognitive decline and demand coupling - 15min[Author, The Stimulated...
In THE STIMULATED MIND, Dr Wood introduces his science-backed '3-S Model' – Stimulation, Sleep and Nutrient Supply – as the foundation for lifelong brain health. Forget expensive supplements or rigid 'biohacks'. Instead, Dr Wood focuses on the everyday factors that truly matter: how we eat,...
OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR THE MIND is the classic guide to improving your mood, boosting your memory, sharpening your mind and solving mental health problems through nutrition. The book outlines breakthrough discoveries on how specific essential fats, vitamins and minerals can improve depression and...
