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Broken bones and faulty hearts can often be treated with ease in modern day medicine. Matters of brain health, however, are not so simple.

In November 2016, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that dementia is now the overall leading cause of death in England and Wales. To date, simply prescribing medication for dementia has failed to make any real, lasting difference. But, research in the USA has in fact shown that changes to lifestyle can prevent (and even reverse)...

In a recent poll of 2,000 Brits, more than half said they were ‘too busy’ to make healthy food choices. In fact, two-thirds admitted that they often eat ‘badly’ because they don’t have the time to prepare nutritious food.

We know the struggle. We all lead busy lives.

Maybe you work near eateries that sell fancy salads or fresh sushi. Or maybe you often run to the shop to grab a sandwich or meal deal when you’re busy with the kids. The trouble is, yes we can access delicious and often...

The ketogenic diet was first introduced as a treatment for epilepsy. One theory of why this diet is effective in treating epilepsy is that it changes energy metabolism in the brain. The brain solely uses glucose as its source of energy; it is the most energy-demanding of all organs using 20% of glucose-derived energy. So why am I telling you this? Well, this diet has become increasingly popular for weight-loss. I constantly see on the internet supplements/shakes/regimes for people to...

Headaches aren’t always hangover-related but, one thing that is for sure is that they’re always uncomfortable, inconvenient, and we’d rather live life without them. And, while sometimes the cause is environmental or physiological, research shows that diet may play a notable role.

So, we’ve rounded up the top food-related preventive measures that you can take, to ease the pain.

Identify your own triggers

Especially if you’re experiencing headaches regularly, keep a food diary for a...

Vitamins that our body collects from daily food intake are essential to keep all aspects of our existence ticking over. But what happens when we’re lacking in one vitamin? And can we rectify this purely through diet?

Vitamin B-12 - contributing towards the production of red blood cells and keeping the nervous system healthy - is a vital part of your diet and daily health regime. Being water-soluble, the body doesn’t store this vitamin, so indulging in a varied diet should be sufficient...

Aim for more fibre in your diet – peristalsis is stimulated in the bowel by the activation of stretch receptors in the walls of the intestine. This then encourages the action of peristalsis and the movement of food and waste material through the gastrointestinal tract. The dietary fibre swells as water is drawn into the bowel, so stimulating the receptors and resulting in peristaltic contractions thus helping to soften and regulate bowel movements. Adding different sources of soluble...

Holidays offer us time to switch off from the everyday, explore different cultures and delve into a more relaxed routine. We’re all for indulging and enjoying everything holidays have to offer, but you don’t have to do this at the expense of your health and well-being.

As with all things, balance and listening to your body is key. If going crazy at the buffet doesn’t make you feel good - don’t do it. Instead, take this as a chance to reconnect with yourself and do whatever you need to do...