Did you know that fat is good for your brain. And that you need fat in your diet. We are also told that what’s good for your heart is good for your brain. But everyone knows that fat is bad for your heart … so are these statements contradictory?...
Vitamin D is important for brain health. It is also important for the health of your immune system and may play an important role as a protective measure against severe COVID-19 symptoms. Vitamin D and COVID-19 COVID-19 research is significant but with a...
Will you bounce back from these challenging times? Do you feel stretched to your limit? We can grow when we face challenges or we can crumble. Growing in our mental resilience or ‘bounce back-ability’ is key. Bounce Back In their book Resilience: Why...
Thomas Carlyle famously said, “No pressure, no diamonds.” Diamonds don’t form without pressure, and the analogy can be stretched to putting pressure on your brain through ‘thinking’ can also keep it sparkly and strong. Okay – maybe it is a silly analogy but the...
Does the upcoming holiday season fill you with dread? Are you wondering how you are going to survive? The Christmas holidays are a wonderful time of year when family and friends get together. But they can also add stress to our lives. particularly when we are...
Nutrition is playing a crucial role in brain health, particularly in the areas of depression and dementia. Researchers are identifying key nutritional elements that play an important role in reducing depression and dementia risk and doctors are looking to implement...
