Bloggin Noggin

“Baby brain” is one of those phrases most of us hear in pregnancy or new motherhood, usually when we’ve forgotten an appointment, lost our keys for the third time, or can’t find the word we’re looking for.  

We know the importance of daily exercise for our body and overall health - but how many of us are following an ‘exercise plan’ for our brain health, too? 

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as sitting down to get something done and… nothing. Your thoughts feel scrambled, your memory’s patchy, and your to-do list is growing faster than your concentration.

How often do you sit down to get started, and suddenly remember that email you didn’t reply to, the name you couldn’t recall in the meeting, and what on earth was the point of this document again? Argh!

Did you know that one of the most important building blocks for brain health is omega‑3 fatty acids? These powerful fats play a key role in how your brain works, how it feels, and how it stays resilient as you age  

Do you have fond memories of your grandmother knitting, or tending to her garden, or telling you about the birds at the feeder when you were younger? 

MRIs are a common and useful insight for clinicians to understand how our body is working. But how would you feel if a brain scan could potentially predict how your mental health might change in the future? 

Stress is part of modern life. Whether you’re juggling deadlines, caring for family or constantly scrolling through the news, your brain rarely gets a break.

If you love the calming effect of green tea, it's likely that it's down to L‑theanine. This amino acid occurs naturally in tea leaves and has gained attention for its ability to reduce stress while sharpening focus.

When it all feels too much, we lose our rag, snap easily and find ourselves feeling overwhelming levels of emotion.

Could this be the ‘purrfect’ news for our brain health? A new long‑term study has given us the news our furry friends have been waiting for: owning a dog or a cat could actually improve our brain health.

Did you know that your brain’s biological age could be the most important factor in how long you live for?