When we talk about dementia, it’s easy to imagine brain cells simply “dying off.” In reality, cognitive decline is usually the result of ongoing stress signals in the brain that slowly reduce its ability to function, repair itself, and communicate effectively. Dr Dale Bredesen’s work helps us understand why this happens by identifying the different biological pressures that push the brain into a protective—but ultimately harmful—state. His work outlines six dementia subtypes

Understanding how essential fats support the ADHD brain

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects attention, impulse control, emotional regulation and energy levels. While nutrition does not cause or cure ADHD, growing research and clinical experience show that what we eat can meaningfully influence how symptoms are expressed day to day. For many children, young people and adults with ADHD, nutrition can be a valuable part of a wider support plan alongside behavioural strategies, education support and, where approp

You know that sharp, unmistakable sting when you try to urinate — the burning, the urgency, the dread of yet another infection. For many women, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is a temporary discomfort. But for others, it becomes something deeper — a constant cycle of flare-ups, antibiotics, temporary relief, and relapse. Over time, this pattern doesn’t just affect the bladder; it can impact the entire body, mood, and sense of wellbeing. Chronic UTIs are not “just unlucky.” T

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Perimenopause hits just when you are at the top of your game. A successful career, a family, a home. You have it all and then all of a sudden you can’t remember people’s names, in work meetings you go blank, you start crying in meeting, in front of your work mates. You have no idea what’s going on but you feel like you are losing your mind. It can have a devastating effect on your self-confidence. On top of that, perimenopause is like an acknowledgement that you are getting o

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