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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.
How Vitamin D Impacts Brain Health, Cognitive Performance and Neuroprotection
This essay explores how vitamin D impacts brain health, cognitive performance and neuroprotection
Dr Oliver Finlay
Jul 123 min read
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How Ketosis Impacts Brain Health and Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS ·     Ketogenic diets shift metabolism to fat burning, producing ketones (ketosis) and positively impact the...
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Apr 436 min read
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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...
mindflowperformance
Feb 20, 202414 min read
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The Impact of Parkinson's Disease on Cognitive Function
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is primarily known for its motor symptoms,...
mindflowperformance
Nov 6, 202317 min read
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The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alzheimer's Disease features abnormal protein accumulations, amyloid-beta plaques, and tau tangles,...
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Oct 17, 202316 min read
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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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Oct 1, 202321 min read
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Alcohol and the Short Term Impact on the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alcohol easily passes through the blood brain barrier and interacts with neurotransmitters, affecting...
mindflowperformance
Jul 29, 202311 min read
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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...
mindflowperformance
May 30, 202324 min read
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Intermittent Fasting and Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Intermittent fasting involves cycles of fasting and eating, with a variety of approaches including...
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May 11, 202382 min read
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Fats and the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Fats are one of the essential nutrients that are required for our body's proper functioning. They are...
mindflowperformance
May 1, 202351 min read
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