How to sleep in a heatwave: the science says to drink this hot drink before bed in hot weather There’s nothing worse than not getting a good night’s sleep and at the moment with the UK temperatures hitting the high notes, it can be tricky to get
Evidence backed ways to help improve memory and brain function Latest research published this month has reviewed non medication options to help prevent memory loss and cognitive decline in the 50+ age group. Aerobic exercise, resistance training, creative art, story telling and dancing all
5 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimers disease Can a combination of every day lifestyle changes reduce your risk for Alzheimers dementia even when you are in an age group that is at most risk? From all we’ve read and researched we at Noggin
As we slowly start to emerge from lockdown, how can we rebuild confidence, positivity and support our mental wellbeing ? As a GP and a Mum and wife, I know only too well the anxiety we can face when we are about to take on the ‘new
What we eat makes a difference to both how we feel and the health of our brain. This is something that I hadn’t realised was as important as it is until I started researching brain health a few years ago. Why does what we eat
Brain function and the Mediterranean Diet: tackling depression, dementia and weight loss We’ve talked before about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet ( https://nogginbrain.co.uk/add-a-taste-of-the-mediterranean-to-your-plate/ ) and it’s worth noting the science behind the recommendations on what to eat as part of a diet designed for health and wellbeing. Scientific research shows
A Taste of the Mediterranean We might not be able to head abroad this summer but with BBQ season here, it’s worth remembering fish when you’re prepping food for your family. The Mediterranean diet, which has at its heart fresh fruit and vegetable produce, nuts, whole grains,
Can we teach ourselves to have a more positive outlook? Headlines last week gave us another possible clue into a risk factor for developing dementia. Research in recent years has shown that lifestyle factors such as exercise, what we eat, our quality of sleep
“The more I practise, the luckier I get” Gary Player With summer here and lockdown restrictions being lifted in outdoor sports, now might be a good time to head to your local golf course and play a round.Golf is good not only for your physical
5 Ways To Eat Your Way To A More Positive State Of Mind More than 4 million people in England are on antidepressants and a recent article in The Telegraph states there has been a 10-15% rise in antidepressant prescriptions. And as we emerge from COVID-19 lockdown, many people