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[TT] 3 🧠Boosts
It’s less than 2 weeks to Christmas! With twinkling lights and festive buzz all around, it’s also a time when our energy levels can dip – whether from shorter days, holiday preparations, or seasonal sniffles. A few weeks ago I had a dip in my usual energy levels as I recovered from a cold. Here…
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[TT] Brain Space
Sometimes when I’m overwhelmed with work, my desk tells the story – piles of papers everywhere, computer desktop crowded with files, and an ever-increasing To Do list… That’s when I know I need to pause! I’ve come to use this as a “canary in the coal mine” – an early indicator that I need to…
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[TT] Thursday Thanks ♥️
Gratitude comes to mind as I write this week’s Thursday Tips [TT] newsletter. I am writing this whilst on the train to Liverpool, where I spent 5 years of my Neurology registrar (residency) training. I’m excited to return today to give an invited talk on eye movements. I feel forever grateful for the nurture and…
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[TT] What’s your currency?💰
GBP? USD? ATP? ATP! ATP is the universal currency that cells use to “pay” for every action! Just as we need money for daily transactions, your cells use ATP to function. And our bodies create ATP from the foods we eat. 📍How does this relate to brain health? ATP is essential for our brain cells…
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[TT] Time to get flexible!⌚🤸
Today’s Tips tie in with the launch of my new book Sweet Spot for Brain Health. In Sweet Spot for Brain Health I talk about fuel for stable brain energy. Our brains get energy from blood sugar, derived from the breakdown of carbohydrates, or ketones, which are derived from the breakdown of fats. The ability…
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[TT] I just inhaled my sandwich! 🥪
Back when I was working as a young doctor, I’d often reply “I just inhaled my sandwich!” when asked if I’ve had lunch, as I rushed between in-patient ward duties or outpatient clinics. Those hurried meals, often eaten while standing or rushing between wards, were setting up a pattern of stress that affected both my…
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[TT] Micros for Mitos 🔬🦠
Mitos – as in mitochondria, and micros – as in micronutrients! A little word play for a catchier rhyme 🙂 Mitochondria are on my mind as I do the final proof-reading of my upcoming book (launching next month!!🥳), Sweet Spot for Brain Health. In Sweet Spot for Brain Health I share strategies for stable brain…
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[TT] Eudaimonia for your brain health?
Eudaimonia is a new word I learnt last week! 🙂 I first heard this word used by an astronomer sharing their awe-inspiring pictures taken after a frustrating hour of searching for a specific star collection, and the joy of finally capturing this on their telescope. Eudaimonia! Turns out that the word comes from an ancient…
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[TT] Prunes!
Prunes are a neglected superfood! In my opinion 😀 As I was wondering what to write for this week’s [TT] newsletter, the answer came to me – in a plate of prunes! It’s time to give this humble snack a spotlight 🙂 Here’s why. My memory of prunes from childhood, was that they were rather…
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