Bloggin Noggin

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It can feel like the pressure to lose weight is everywhere right now, and while it's important for our overall health to maintain a healthy weight, trying to lose weight quickly with restrictive diets or short term low-calorie plans can have a surprising impact on our brain health.

Omega-3 is often praised for its heart health benefits, but its impact on brain function is just as impressive. These essential fatty acids play a key role in everything from memory to mood, making them a must-have in our diets at every stage of life.

As we enter a new year, a familiar question arises: Have you set any resolutions for the year ahead? From crazy goals like running marathons (we prefer a gentle jog) to more modest ones like eating more vegetables or reading a book a week, we need to be honest with ourselves: resolutions are made to be broken, right?

There’s so much pressure at this time of year that often falls to women and mums to organise and create the magic that we love about Christmas. If that’s you, that can bring with it a lot of emotions - from organising and buying of presents, to the fun family days out meeting Father Christmas, or thinking what everyone would like to eat and of course, the big cook on Christmas day itself.

Migraines are more than just severe headaches; they are complex neurological events that affect millions of us.

Gut health and 'the microbiome' might seem like the latest buzzwords in wellbeing, but the link to our overall health is fascinatingly more important than we might realise - especially when it comes to our brain.

Clara's story begins with frightening symptoms that reveal themselves weeks into her maternity leave. She soon discovers her nervous system and immune system are attacking each other, and before returning to work as a GP, Clara is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

When it comes to our brain health, many of us might not immediately think of vitamins. However, Vitamin B (which rather than one is a group of essential nutrients) plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp and our cognitive functions at their best.

It feels that ashwagandha has taken the wellness world by storm and is often touted as a bit of a miracle herb capable of tackling everything from stress to insomnia. But is it too good to be true, or does this little herb pack a punch when it comes to our noggin

This meal is a great choice for supporting brain health and promoting restful sleep, thanks to the omega-3 rich salmon and magnesium-packed quinoa. Enjoy your wholesome and tasty dinner!

Is there anything better than laughing with your closest friends, or when watching your favourite comedian, or when your kid says something hilarious?