Most women start experiencing perimenopause symptoms for several years before going through the final transition of menopause. A 48-year-old woman presented at the clinic with a range of symptoms that were impacting adversely on her life. She was suffering from lack of energy and after being a good sleeper previously, for the last few months […]

Therapeutic benefits of going outside in nature A new study finds that spending 10 minutes in nature can benefit adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the social, mental and physical health effects of nature exposure. Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves cognitive function and boosts mood. The analysis […]

Poor sleep links to brain ageing A recent study links poor sleep quality in early middle age with signs of accelerated brain ageing by late middle age. Conducted with 589 participants, the research involved sleep assessments at age 40 and five years later, along with brain scans 15 years after the study began. Researchers evaluated […]

Are you feeling alert or brain dead? We all suffer from brain fog sometimes but when we’re in a constant cloud, it’s time to get clear. Applying principles of neurogenesis and neuroplasticity can build better brains for beautiful lives. Brains are the body’s boss. They’re Captain Kirk on the starship’s bridge receiving information, discharging orders […]

Discover eight of the best anti-inflammatory foods to add to a well-balanced diet and try some easy ways to incorporate them daily in healthy recipes

Plastic has become an essential part of life as we know it. But with sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s mind, many of us have realised that life in plastic isn’t so fantastic and are turning to eco-friendly alternatives that won’t cost the earth

Nutritious and hearty root vegetables are a staple ingredient in many cuisines. Discover our favourite root vegetables and delicious recipes to keep you warm during the cooler months. Sweet potato Sweet potato is a delicious root vegetable that comes in a variety of different colours including bright orange, white, yellow and purple. Orange varieties are […]