Comment: a Sydney Morning Herald article on gut health and potential links to the mind: What is emerging, however, is the growing link between gut health (measured by diversity of microbiome) and certain mental health conditions such as depression. Head of the Nutraceutical Research stream at Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre, Dr Wolf Marx, …
Lifestyle and Dementia
Comment: As we get older forgetfulness can generate anxiety about underlying cognitive decline. There has been an on going debate about whether lifestyle changes could impact upon cognitive decline. A recent Australian study adds to the debate and supports the view that lifestyle change is potentially useful in slowing cognitive decline. Some experts argue that …
Dealing with Differences
Comment: I found this short article on how to deal with differences in regards to wearing masks during the time of Covid-19. It was published by THE CONVERSATION and the author is Nicole Hassoun Professor of Philosophy, Binghamton University, State University of New York Philosophy and psychology agree - yelling at people who aren’t wearing …
Loneliness
Comment: In the time of Covid-19 understanding the factors that govern loneliness has become even more important. A new approach is an attempt to examine whether loneliness can be measured in the brain. Loneliness - empty swing in mysterious fog Why do you feel lonely? Neuroscience is starting to find answers. Long before the world …
Changes in perception of time
If like me in the era of Covid-19 your ability to tell which day of the week it is seems a bit off, you are not alone. For many, normal routines that assist us to focus on when we were planning to do an activity, are disrupted, this may contribute to a sense of loss …