We tend to think of dementia as something that either happens to you or it doesn't. A genetic lottery, maybe, or just the cruel arithmetic of getting old. But the science tells a more interesting, and honestly more hopeful, story. It turns out that the brain is not a passive bystander in its own decline. And the concept sitting at the heart of that story is cognitive reserve. This isn't fringe thinking. It's one of the more robust ideas to emerge from neuroscience in the past few decades, and...

The routine that looks like healing but doesn't feel like it You wake up at 5:30am. You journal, take a cold shower, swallow your supplements, meditate for exactly twelve minutes, and log it all in your habit tracker. Green checkmarks across the board. So why does it feel so exhausting? Here's my honest take: a lot of what we call "self-care" these days isn't actually care. It's productivity with a softer font and a pastel colour palette. And I think it's quietly making people feel worse -...

When we think about metabolism, we often picture burning calories or energy production. But have you ever stopped to consider the crucial role iron plays in this complex process? Iron is not just a mineral for blood health; it’s a key player in how our bodies convert food into energy. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the science of iron and metabolism, unpacking how this essential nutrient influences your energy levels, overall health, and metabolic rate. Iron's Role in...