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The coffee drinker’s guide to better brain health

Nov 30, 2022 | Ageing Brain,  Diet,  Performance | 20 Comments

Two early-morning long blacks. A lunchtime flat white (especially if I'm near a cafe). And sometimes a sneaky ...
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Exercise as a Treatment Option for Depression: What Does the Science Say?

May 3, 2022 | Mental Health | 1 Comment

by Anne Guzman, sports nutritionist and former professional road cyclist. Learn more about Anne's work here >. If ...
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HRT and dementia: cause or cure?

Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments

YOUR BRAIN ON MENOPAUSE: In this seven-part series, I explore menopause from a brain health perspective with a particular focus ...
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Fear, loathing, HRT and women’s health research.

Sep 29, 2021 | Ageing Brain,  Female Brain,  menopause,  Mental Health,  Women's Health | 3 Comments

YOUR BRAIN ON MENOPAUSE: In this seven-part series, I explore menopause from a brain health perspective with a particular focus ...
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The brain fog of menopause

Aug 12, 2021 | Ageing Brain,  Female Brain,  menopause,  Sleep,  Stress,  Women's Health | 2 Comments

YOUR BRAIN ON MENOPAUSE: In this seven-part series, I explore menopause from a brain health perspective with a particular focus ...
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