Brain Health

How purpose, curiosity and everyday experiences may support cognitive wellbeing. When we think about brain health, memory is often the first thing that comes to mind. We might picture crossword puzzles, brain-training games or moments when a familiar word temporarily escapes us. But brain health is much broader than remembering names or completing mental challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes brain health as functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emo

Be confident in getting older! September is Healthy Ageing Month, a time to pause and reflect on what it really means to age well. For many people, the phrase “healthy ageing” can bring up images of exercise plans, medical appointments, or trying to stay as young as possible - which, of course, can feel like an impossible and exhausting thought! But healthy ageing is much broader, and much kinder, than that. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes healthy ageing as: "th

As one of the few organisations in the UK actively applying Positive Neuropsychology principles to older adult wellbeing, our aim is to help shift the conversation from: "What has been lost?" to: "What can still be strengthened, supported, and built upon?"

How it supports Stable Mood, Strength, and Brain Health as we age When we hear “protein,” many of us picture bodybuilders and protein shakes. But the truth is, protein is one of our most crucial allies for healthy aging, and its benefits go far beyond muscles. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at using protein. We may also eat a bit less. This makes prioritising protein at each meal more important than ever. Here’s why: Strength and Independence: protein is the buil

or many people, receiving a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) can bring mixed emotions. There may be relief that symptoms are not currently severe enough to be diagnosed as dementia. However, many people are also left with questions.

Learn more about the evidence suggesting that older adults can continue to learn, adapt, compensate, and build resilience.

This blog post looks at the evidence for mindfulness supporting brain as we age.

If you’ve seen headlines claiming that eating leafy greens can keep your brain “10 years younger,” you might be wondering - is that really true, or just another nutrition headline?