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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 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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How Prediabetes and Diabetes Impact the Brain and How Maintaining Muscle Mass Mitigates These Effects
Exploring impacts of prediabetes & diabetes on brain health & how maintaining muscle mass with resistance training mitigates these effects
Dr Oliver Finlay
Feb 619 min read
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The Impact of Circadian Rhythm Disruption on Brain Function and Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS: ·      Circadian rhythm disruptions affect brain function and cognition. ·      Changes in gene expression...
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Mar 28, 202413 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...
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Feb 20, 202414 min read
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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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Nov 11, 202315 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 Long Term Impact on the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alcohol interacts with GABA, glutamate, dopamine, and serotonin, affecting their impact on the brain. ·...
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Jul 29, 202313 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...
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Jul 29, 202311 min read
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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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Jun 12, 202322 min read
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Exercise for Cognitive Performance and Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Exercise has a positive impact on the brain, enhancing cognitive performance and providing...
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Jun 5, 202341 min read
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