Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our … Read more
Cavernomas, which can form in the brain or spinal cord, are almost impossible to prevent. This condition affects approximately one in 600 people and can be diagnosed at any age, but it is particularly common between the ages of 20 and 40. Essentially, cavernoma occurs when a cluster of blood vessels forms, typically in the brain … Read more
A two-decade-long study involving over 10,000 women has identified seven key lifestyle choices that can significantly reduce the risk of dementia. The study found that regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and keeping blood pressure in check are among the seven factors that contribute to brain health. These seven factors, dubbed ‘Life’s Simple … Read more
Dementia is a progressive condition linked to the ongoing decline of the brain leading to problems with memory and changes in behaviour. Most common in people over the age of 65, it can often be seen as something that just happens as we get older. However, there are a number of contributing factors that can … Read more
There are a number of factors that can influence our mental state and brain power. Some of this can be linked to our circumstances and how stressed or tired we are feeling. However, our diet also plays a huge role in how alert we might be feeling. According to one study, a specific spread found … Read more
If you’re one of those people who never seems to trip over your own two feet, bump into furniture or break your favorite drinking glass, consider yourself lucky. Many of us identify with being at least a little clumsy, and generally, it’s something to laugh about. Sometimes, however, clumsiness can be a sign of a … Read more
Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new. But the good news is we actually have a lot of control … Read more
Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new. But the good news is we actually have a lot of control … Read more
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our … Read more
