Giving up smoking, even after the age of 40, can help protect your memory and thinking skills as you get older. A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that people who stop smoking... (Audio Available – 603 words – 3 minute read time)
Very processed foods are items made with lots of added stuff like sugar, salt, fats, and fake colours or flavours. They often come ready to eat or heat, like crisps, fizzy drinks, frozen pizzas, and sausages. In the UK, these…… Processed Foods & Brain Health...
Recent research is shedding light on how everyday pollution from tiny plastic particles might harm our brains in ways that mimic Alzheimer’s disease. These bits, known as microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics, come from things like broken-down packaging, clothes fibres,…… Microplastics Potential Role in Speeding Up Alzheimer’s – Like Changes in the Brain...
Scientists have uncovered everyday habits that could help protect against dementia, with research showing that simple lifestyle changes like regular exercise, healthy eating, and staying socially active might slow or even prevent cognitive
In recent years, worries about plastic pollution have grown, not just for the environment but also for our health. Tiny bits of plastic, known as microplastics and nanoplastics (often called MNPs), are everywhere - in the air, water, and food. These particles... (Audio Available – 1,168 words – 6 minute read time)