Brain and Nervous System Problems
Early in 2023 a new study was published that examined the relationship between consuming a meat-free diet and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Multiple evidence has illustrated the connections between the foods we eat and their impacts on our physical health, but research results on the effects of different foods on mental…
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In 2019, 57.4 million people around the world were suffering from dementia and this figure is predicted to rise to 152.8 million by 2050. Despite extensive research and the testing of many drugs showing potential to treat dementia, no cure has been found. But what about its prevention? (1) Magnesium is a necessary mineral for…
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We all know that green leafy vegetables are healthy. The advice to “eat your greens” has been around for decades. Such greens include spinach, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, chard, arugula, collard greens, beet greens, bok choy and lettuce. Indeed, leafy greens are full of healthy nutrients – fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other super healthy…
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Anyone who reads my blogs will be aware of the importance I place on having the support of strong scientific evidence for making lifestyle changes. I have been struck in recent months by the amount of new research that has been published regarding the benefits of eating plant-based. The following is a synopsis of some…
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Some interesting and useful background information before we start: There is no clear consensus among countries on what constitutes one “standard drink” of alcohol. For example, here is a sample of the number of grams of alcohol considered to be 1 standard alcoholic drink in countries around the world (1,2). 8 grams in the…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
