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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] 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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[TT] AGE matters
A little word play there with the title 🙂 I’ve been working on my next book “Sweet Spot for Brain Health” (yes, still putting in the final touches, for November launch!) and have been thinking a lot about AGE… AGE = Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), are compounds formed when proteins or fats combine with…
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[TT] Alma mater & friends ♥️
I’m currently in Newcastle upon Tyne. It’s so nice to come back here, where I started medical school 30 years ago! I am here for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine annual conference, and am excited to give my talk about Sleep & Migraines today – please come say hello to me if you’re here!…
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[TT] Sugar Swings High⚡
So, I recently used up more annual leave to write 😂 I’ve been working on a book about blood sugar for brain health… As I’ve been immersing myself in this topic, guess what came to mind for this week’s Thursday Tips? Blood sugar! 😀 Blood sugar is your brain’s preferred source of energy – it…
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[TT] 3+2 Mindful Brain Boost
Do you have a regular mindfulness practice? Are you curious about this? Here’s a 3+2 mindful list that may interest you today. 3 Brain Health Benefits with Mindfulness: [1] Protect your cognitive function Mindfulness practices can enhance the functions of your brain. Studies have shown that a regular mindfulness can improve concentration, attention, and increase…
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Sparkling Smiles for Brighter Brains
This week’s Thursday Tips [TT] relates to oral health, specifically gum health, and how this relates to your brain health! But first, a very warm welcome to new people joining the [TT] mailing list – where I share bite-size brain health tips to thrive. Today, we have new friends from the Mindfulness Book and from…
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Ready to Spring Forward?
Did you know that yesterday was the first day of Spring? In the Northern Hemisphere. At precisely 3:06am GMT. That was my fun fact of the day, from searching online about Spring for this newsletter. I also learnt that there is an Astronomical Spring and a Meteorological Spring! Now let’s get back to brain-related news……
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Dr Sui Wong Empowering Your Brain Health 