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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Samantha Green |Patrick Holford
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesChildren and teenagers consuming a Western diet from an early age could face lasting damage to brain function, a new study suggests. Research has found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet during adolescence can lead to long-term impairments in brain blood flow regulation, a crucial process that ensures oxygen and nutrients reach active areas of the brain. The findings were published in the International Journal of Obesity.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Samantha Green |Patrick Holford
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesAs National Heart Month highlights the importance of cardiovascular health, experts are turning attention to a traditional British breakfast favourite: porridge. This simple dish not only provides sustained energy but also plays a significant role in reducing cholesterol levels, thereby promoting heart health. Recent statistics reveal that 6 in 10 Britons have elevated cholesterol levels, a condition that often remains undetected due to its asymptomatic nature.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesPeanut butter, a versatile kitchen staple, is enjoying renewed popularity as health-conscious individuals explore its rich flavour and numerous nutritional benefits. Celebrated annually on 24th January, National Peanut Butter Day offers the perfect opportunity to embrace this nutrient-packed ingredient and experiment with creative recipes.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford |Nigel MacLennan
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesEuropa Agricult Product (EAP) is introducing a fresh new take on grocery shopping. While having groceries delivered at home may not seem particularly novel, EAP takes this model a step further, eliminating middlemen and allowing farmers to connect more directly with consumers. Their approach allows consumers to buy fruits and vegetables directly from the farmer online, combining freshness and convenience.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford |Nigel MacLennan |Tim Fawnshaw
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesOnline education has transformed how people gain qualifications and enhance their careers. This evolution is especially evident in nutrition studies, where flexible learning options provide a pathway to a meaningful and impactful career. With an increasing focus on food choices, balanced diets, and overall wellness, this field offers excellent opportunities.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford |Nigel MacLennan |Tim Fawnshaw
3 Reading Time: 2 minutesBrussels sprouts are shedding their reputation as a Christmas-only vegetable, with research from HelloFresh revealing they are increasingly embraced throughout the year by British households. More than half of Brits (52%) now enjoy the versatile green outside of the festive season, with older generations and residents of the South West at the forefront of this culinary shift.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw
2 Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Veganuary progresses, many participants seek ways to maintain the flavours and textures they love while adhering to a plant-based diet. This month-long challenge has gained immense popularity over the years, encouraging individuals to embrace a vegan diet for personal health, environmental benefits, and animal welfare.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Patrick Holford |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesDetoxing doesn’t have to be daunting anymore. After weeks of indulging in cheeky holiday treats, it’s time to hit the reset button with a fresh, healthy approach to eating. The World Avocado Organisation challenges you to “guac & roll” into your best self with the ultimate superfood: the avocado. More than just a trendy food, avocados are a nutrient-dense powerhouse ideal for jump-starting your wellness goals:Healthy fats.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
naturalproductsonline.co.uk | Patrick Holford
The fruit sugar ‘fructose’ isn’t generally considered a food that’s best avoided. After all, it comes from fruit. Yet a radical new theory, developed by Richard Johnson, Professor of Nephrology at the University of Colorado, explains how it can trigger various damaging changes in our metabolism that make us more likely to develop chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
positivehealth.com | Patrick Holford
You may have heard of a search for new tests to find those most likely to get Alzheimer’s disease. But is this misdirected? Perhaps so, according to the Alzheimer’s Prevention Expert Group (APEG) – a collaboration of top UK, American and Chinese academics who consider this to be “..a misguided waste of money”. Controversially, their stance challenges the major thrust of charities such as Alzheimer’s Research (ARUK), which strongly supports the search for a reliable test for the disease.
