Our stress levels seem to be at an all-time high, and that’s hardly surprising after a global pandemic, ongoing conflicts and a cost-of-living crisis. In today’s fast-paced world, stress is virtually unavoidable. Studies show chronic stress can be just as harmful to...
As Halloween passes, many of us are surrounded by leftover sweets and sugary treats. It is a time when indulgence feels almost expected, yet it also highlights one of the most serious health issues of our age, the global rise of type 2 diabetes. Last week, we talked...
With winter fast approaching and the nights drawing in, have you started thinking about your vitamin D levels? If not, you should. Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ our main source is from our skin’s exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Recent figures show that...
Last week, we talked about finding your rhythm in the darker months and how simple habits like walking and lemon water can lift your energy and mood. Now, as Halloween approaches and the nights draw in, many of us start to feel that seasonal shift, not just in the...
A landmark 10-year study published in the Nature Journal has revealed that lithium, a trace element found naturally in the brain, may help protect against neurodegeneration. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered that a decline in lithium levels is one...