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Read more: Inflammation: Protective Process or Health Problem?
Reframing Inflammation Inflammation is often portrayed as something to “fight” or “eliminate.” In reality, inflammation is a vital biological process, one that protects us, heals injuries, and helps us survive infections. Problems arise not when inflammation exists, but when it fails to resolve. This distinction, acute versus chronic inflammation, matters far more than any single…
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Read more: Two Ages. One Body.
Chronological Age vs Biological Age. What science says about biological age and how to improve it. We all age one birthday at a time, but inside our bodies, time doesn’t always march at the same pace. Two people born on the same day can age biologically at very different rates. Chronological age simply counts the…
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Read more: Nutrition’s Role in Cognitive Health
Can What You Eat Protect Your Brain? In a previous post, I explored the 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia identified by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. These include lifestyle elements such as physical activity, smoking, social connection, and hearing loss, areas backed by robust evidence. While we cannot change our…
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Read more: Fuelling Your Unique Journey: The Rise of Personalised Nutrition
What is Personalised Nutrition? Interest in personalised nutrition is growing among researchers, healthcare practitioners, consumers, and the food industry. While there’s no single official definition, it generally refers to moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and providing advice tailored to individual needs (1). Nutrition practitioners personalise guidance based on factors like dietary preferences,…
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Read more: Navigating the supermarket aisles: A guide to decoding Food Labels.
Food labelling is regulated to protect consumers, however understanding food labels and nutritional details on packages can be confusing for many. Determining the sugar content or the healthiness of ingredients often leaves shoppers confused, despite claims of health on product packaging. With many claims such as ‘’sugar free’’, ‘’fat free’’, ‘’low fat’’ , ‘’gluten free’’,…
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Read more: Spice Up Your Life: How Adding Flavour Can Enhance Your Health.
Functional Nutrition Culinary herbs and spices are key ingredients that enhance the flavour, aroma, and colour of food. They have a long history of use for both culinary and medicinal purposes around the world. Both are used in small quantities to add depth and complexity to dishes. This article highlights the potential health benefits of…
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Read more: Lower your Cholesterol: Effective Strategies to Improve Your Heart Health
Cardiovascular Health Cholesterol is a fatty substance that circulates in the blood. Most of the cholesterol in the body is produced by the liver with levels influenced by various factors, including genetics, diet, age, physical activity, and other elements. Managing cholesterol levels may involve dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, medication, or a combination of these approaches.…
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Read more: 14 Ways to Protect Your Brain and Fight Dementia.
Cognitive Health The 2024 Lancet report on dementia prevention and care identifies 14 key modifiable risk factors, emphasising that addressing these could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases. Efforts to reduce these risks include promoting education, regular physical activity, controlling health conditions like diabetes and hypertension, using hearing aids or correcting vision problems,…
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Read more: Unlocking Cognitive Potential: The Power of Phosphatidylcholine
Cognitive Health Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition marked by cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired learning. It occurs when amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques build up outside brain cells, disrupting their function. AD also affects the brain’s chemical messaging system, especially the one that uses acetylcholine – a key chemical messenger for memory…
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