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This page is designed to help develop understanding around the structure and function of the brain. We will explain how changes may occur through time or pathology, what interventions are available and how they may elicit change. We will review the literature and evaluate how powerful the science is supporting potential interventions.


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Mar 11, 202410 min read
The Impact of Gratitude Practice on the Brain and Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS ·     Gratitude positively impacts mental well-being, with recent research showing it affects brain...
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Feb 20, 202414 min read
The Impact of the Gut Brain Axis on Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS ·     The gut microbiome consists of diverse microorganisms in the digestive tract, playing crucial roles in...
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Jan 31, 202414 min read
The Impact of Chronic Stress on Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS ·     Chronic stress induces changes in the brain's structure and function, impacting the hippocampus and...
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Jan 13, 202422 min read
The Impact of Depression on Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS ·     Depression is a complex interplay between the mind and body that can impact the brain both physically...
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Nov 11, 202315 min read
The Impact of Cold Immersion on the Brain and Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Cold immersion induces "cold shock" with physiological changes like tachycardia and hypertension, with...
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Oct 1, 202321 min read
Neuroinflammation. Causative Factors, Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in various neurological disorders. · Neuroinflammation...
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Jun 12, 202322 min read
The Impact of Social Isolation on Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Prolonged social isolation has been associated with a decrease in grey matter volume in brain regions...
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May 30, 202324 min read
The Impact of Sugar on Brain Structure and Function
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Sugar consumption affects glucose metabolism by causing spikes in blood sugar levels, leading to...
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Apr 28, 202345 min read
Structure and Function of the Cerebral Cortex
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Structural changes in the cerebral cortex in response to chronic stress can impact mental and physical...
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mindflowperformance
Apr 27, 202345 min read
External Factors Influencing Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Good sleep is crucial for cognitive performance as it plays a crucial role in memory consolidation,...
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