The science behind it is remarkable, and understanding it might change how you think about your mental health entirely!

More than 1 in 5 adults worldwide are now turning to AI chatbots for health questions. I get the appeal completely. But as a nutritionist, I want to be honest about this, because when it comes to health and nutrition specifically, AI has some limitations that I don't think are being talked about enough, and some of them could genuinely affect your health.

Most people don't realise that your gut produces around 90% of your body's serotonin, the chemical most associated with mood and calm. It is connected to your brain via a direct two-way communication pathway, and the traffic runs both ways.

You sit down to work and your brain just... won't cooperate. Sound familiar?

"Getting older!" we joke. And usually, that's all it is. But sometimes, and this is the part nobody really talks about, those moments aren't just about age.

You walk into a room and completely forget why you're there. Again. Or you're mid-sentence and that one simple word just... disappears. If you feel like you're losing your edge, you aren't 'losing it', your brain is going through a massive hormonal shift. From why oestrogen is actually 'brain fertiliser' to how perimenopause can hijack your ADHD or PMDD, let's talk about what's really happening. More importantly, let’s look at how you can feel mentally sharp again.

Scientists have just cracked the code on why stress makes us reach for the biscuit tin - and it could change how we tackle Britain's obesity crisis..

There's mounting evidence that something as fundamental as your iron stores could be playing a starring role in your ADHD symptoms...

Whilst most people are talking about period pain and chocolate cravings, there's something far more significant happening behind the scenes..

Fibromyalgia is an invisible and debilitating chronic condition where sufferers feel pain all over their body..

Do you ever find yourself feeling foggy, unable to concentrate, completely knackered, or just not quite yourself mentally?

Trigger warning of reference to suicidal thoughts, as well as miscarriages, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), mental illness...

Studies have shown that even mild dehydration, around 2% loss of body water, can impair cognitive function..

Mental health crisis and recovery.

Read Kirsten's health recovery story here.

Stress impacts our health, especially our gut and brain health, including our nervous system.

I have been planning to write something on here re COVID and mental health for a while. So, here’s my penny’s worth... From the...