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...
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...
by Patrick Holford -- Neurodivergence refers to differences in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical. This concept encompasses conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyspraxia, synaesthesia, dyscalculia, Down syndrome,...
by Cath Verner -- A landmark study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) has provided compelling evidence that targeted diet and lifestyle changes can improve cognitive function in older adults. Or put simply,...
By Patrick Holford -- At the end of 2024, as part of Food for the brain international expansion, I was honoured to attend and speak at a conference creating a task force to ‘popularise prevention’ in the ‘silver-haired’ economy. I’d like to share excerpts from the speech given...
25 Daily Habits To Reduce Dementia Risk by Patrick Holford In this article, we'll explore daily habits to reduce dementia risk and what simple lifestyle changes can have a big impact on long-term brain health. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s is not only the greatest cause of death...
