Store Cupboard foods with brain benefits
Immune System

Store Cupboard foods with brain benefits

5 brain healthy foods from the cupboard ( and one from the freezer) and why they are worth giving a try.
To Nap or not to Nap?
Sleep

To Nap or not to Nap?

Having a daytime nap is something we associate usually with babies, toddlers and for the rest of us when we are on holiday somewhere sunny ( we can dream)- most of us are just too busy right? 
It’s time for some ISS -Immune System Support.
Immune System

It’s time for some ISS -Immune System Support.

5 Ways you can help your immune system today. 
How super is your food?
Immune System

How super is your food?

Foods that have lots of healthy properties have been termed ‘superfoods’. So what about all these foods that have so called ‘superfood’ properties? Here is our A-Z guide to some of these- how to say them for a start- and some of the health benefits they can offer. 
Kale- a super hero of greens
Immune System

Kale- a super hero of greens

Of all the super healthy greens, kale is one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. Loaded with all sorts of beneficial compounds, here’s a top line introduction on what you need to know on why kale is king. Super easy to cook ( recipe link at the bottom of this article ), it’s great in smoothies and makes a nutritious alternative to crisps. 
Coffee or Tea- one, two or three?
Immune System

Coffee or Tea- one, two or three?

Believe it or not, caffeine is the world’s most popular drug. In the UK we drink 120 million cups if tea per day and 90 million cups of coffee a day. And that is before everyone was locked down and working from home. Caffeine can be mood boosting, improve alertness, aid concentration and can even be useful pre exercise to get us get that heart rate going. 
Why Having Enough Vitamin D is important
Immune System

Why Having Enough Vitamin D is important

Vitamin D is a vitamin of many talents. Vitamin D keeps us going in many ways. Along with calcium, Vitamin D helps us build and maintain healthy bones which becomes increasingly important as we get older. As well as keeping our bones well supported, it is also vital for a healthy immune system and a key component of brain health having been shown to help symptoms of low mood and anxiety.* 
Noggin Nugget- Food sources of B vitamins
Immune System

Noggin Nugget- Food sources of B vitamins

Noggin Nugget- Food sources of B vitamins. Noggin HQ are a big fan of B vitamins. As food sources are the best way to get the nutrients we need here is a reminder of where you can stock up on those Bs:
What really happens when we turn the light off at night?
Sleep

What really happens when we turn the light off at night?

How we sleep. A Study Adults Sleep Patterns across 12 countries confirmed that most of us do not get enough sleep* On average 6.8 hours on a weeknight, 7.8 hours on a week end- both below the recommended 8 hours 
Noggin Nugget- Serotonin
Immune System

Noggin Nugget- Serotonin

Bite size brain facts to help us understand what we can do to help our amazing brains. Serotonin is a so called neuro transmitter- a chemical that helps brain cells communicate. Serotonin is involved in regulating mood, sleep anxiety and appetite. Balanced serotonin levels help our mood, our digestion and help us sleep. 
Why Reading is a Great Brain Workout
Brain Health

Why Reading is a Great Brain Workout

We LOVE reading at Noggin HQ. With so much choice and (ahem) time on our hands at the moment there has never been a better time to get stuck in to reading. Whether you are a speed reader or can only manage a couple pf pages a day reading is a great brain healthy habit for all ages.

BOGADOF..... (Buy One Get A Different One Free)

We are offering the opportunity to try both of our products for £12.99 including P+P. We’re calling it BOGADOF,  that means buy one get a different one free, for a limited time only.