Dr Sui Wong Empowering Your Brain Health

  • [TT] Step by Step

    The other Sunday, during an online Zoom movement session with my aunties and uncle, we got talking about walking.  As they get older, I’m acutely aware of the importance of strength and movement practices for healthy aging. “How much walking?” I quizzed them   “10,000 steps!” one of my aunties immediately responded. While 10,000 steps is…

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  • 🌟[TT] Brain Gains 📚

    At the dinner table the other day, we got chatting about learning and memory, as my nephew was preparing for his mock GCSE exams. Watching him navigate his studies got me thinking about how we can best support our brain’s learning capacity. This inspired today’s Thursday Tips about maximizing your brain’s learning potential – a…

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  • [TT] Sweet Spot for Brain Health 🧠 📕

    During a recent podcast interview, I was asked an intriguing question: “If glucose is the brain’s preferred fuel, why isn’t more glucose better for the brain?“ It’s a fascinating question that highlights an important paradox about brain health!  The answer lies in finding that “sweet spot” where your brain gets just the right amount of glucose…

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  • [TT] in the diary 🗓️

    A patient recently shared about her difficulty in making time for brain-healthy habits. “I want to do it, but I don’t seem to get round to it.” Sound familiar? I get it! It’s a common challenge. And honestly, I sometimes struggle with that, too. This conversation reminded me of another patient’s reflection about how she’s…

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  • [TT] what’s your default? 🧠

    I was recently reflecting on the experience of participants in my mindfulness research study,  which leads me to this week’s topic: your default mode network! The default mode network is your brain network that switches on when you’re not focusing on a particular task – kind of like your brain’s screensaver. What’s your default?   Have…

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  • [TT] Energy 🧠 Boosts! 🚀

    In clinic recently, a patient shared their struggles with constant tiredness. When we started talking about physical activity, they immediately thought of gym workouts and lengthy exercise routines. But what if I told you that even 3 minutes of movement could give your brain an energy boost? How Movement Gives Your Brain Energy When you…

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  • [TT] 🌟 what process? 🧠

    Happy 2025!  If you’re planning to start a new habit, or break old ones, now is a powerful time to harness the power of a fresh start – a topic I shared about in a past [TT] newsletter). In my clinical consultations as a neurologist, I often facilitate sustainable behaviour change that benefits brain health…

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  • [TT] Collective Rest❤️

    This evening, I’ll be wrapping up my final work task of a focus group with participants in my Mindfulness research study. After that – it’s time to switch off! It’s the first time in many years that I’m not working this Christmas-New Year, and I’m looking forward to a rest! As I prepare to wrap…

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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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