-- Your body is continually renewing itself by producing new cells. When it comes to protecting and enhancing your brain health, especially as you age, the quality of these new cells becomes increasingly important. A key factor in this cellular renewal process is the health of your...
-- Homocysteine may not be a household word, but at Food for the Brain, we want it to become one! It is arguably one of the most important blood biomarkers for your brain and overall health, predicting the risk of over 100 diseases, from cardiovascular issues to cognitive decline,...
By Patrick Holford -- Most people think forgetfulness and failing memory only begin in later life. But what if you found out that cognitive decline actually begins much earlier - around the age of 18 – and that what you do when you’re young can dementia-proof yourself for when...
-- There is no doubt that autism diagnoses, both across the UK and US are escalating at a worrying rate. A clear illustration of this is the recently published Scottish Schools Census, showing a year by year steady increase in the percentage of Scottish schoolchildren with a diagnosis....
Patrick Holford’s new book claims that almost no one needs to develop Alzheimer’s. Fewer than 1% of Alzheimer’s cases are genetic, and amyloid deposits – long targeted by new drugs – are neither the cause of the disease nor its cure. Alzheimer’s is the consequence of a...
Ellie Killick-West Background & Bio Details Like many practitioners, Ellie Killick-West’s journey into the world of nutrition and wellness began with her own health challenges. Since her teenage years, she had struggled with low mood, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and gut...
Helen Ritchie Background & Bio Details Helen Ritchie specialises in supporting adults who want to protect their brain health and prevent cognitive decline. She also helps them improve their mental well-being through personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Many...
Andrea Bremner Background & Bio Details Andrea Bremner informs, educates and empowers others to take control of their health. She constantly draws on her knowledge of 30 plus years in the health and wellness industry, having graduated with an MSc in Physiology and Psychology...
By Patrick Holford Recently, the Telegraph reported: “Statins can reduce the risk of dementia among those who already have low cholesterol.” The article claimed that those on statins were less likely to develop dementia - even Alzheimer’s - and that low LDL cholesterol was somehow...
With the arrival of spring come brighter days and flowers blooming all around. Sadly, it also marks what feels like yet another season full of sugar, with supermarket shelves overflowing with chocolate eggs, bunnies and other sugary temptations in every shape and size. But knowing...
