What the Science Is (and Isn’t) Saying If you enjoyed a little extra dark chocolate over the festive period, you may enjoy this surprising piece of research. A recent study found that people with higher blood levels of theobromine  — a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa — appeared to be biologically younger than their peers. Not chronologically younger, but younger according to markers that reflect how the body is ageing at a cellular level. Specifically, participan

Winter invites us to slow down. But most women I work with try to push through the season exactly as they do the rest of the year — expecting the same energy, the same output, the same pace. And then wonder why they feel tired, scattered, or more run down. The truth is: Your body isn’t failing you — it’s responding to the season. Shorter days, colder temperatures, metabolic shifts… these all change what your body needs. Winter isn’t a time for depletion. Done well, it can be

We’ve all felt it before: “butterflies” in the stomach when nervous, or a gut feeling guiding a decision. Science now confirms what many...

As the days shorten and the air cools, our bodies respond to the change of season. Autumn is a natural time for slowing down, nourishing...

We all know that movement is important for our physical and mental health. But did you know that every time you exercise, your muscles...

If you’ve followed my writing for a while (or indeed if you know me), you’ll know I’m always singing the praises of sauna use (see my...

People often ask me about the difference between intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating and caloric restriction. Caloric...

We often hear that getting older means getting weaker. But it doesn’t have to be that way. From around the age of 50, we start to lose...

As spring unfolds, the hedgerows come alive with the delicate white and pink blossoms of hawthorn—known as Crataegus monogyna  or...

Most of you will know that I am constantly exploring effective strategies to promote longevity and overall health in adults. The recent...

I'm not going to write a blog about this - instead I will direct you to an excellent piece of writing by Dr Hannah Lunners - please show...

Use elderberries to ward off colds and 'flu this winter (not my image) If you're walking out and about in the UK and northern...

I have been reflecting on the theme of community recently, and how it relates to longevity. You might know about the so called 'Blue...

Happy Equinox! Autumn vibes are in the air - and there are spiders everywhere! Trees are laden with fruit and once again, I missed the...

Post viral syndromes are very common after infection with viruses. The ONS estimates that at the end of March 2021, over 1 million...

It was once thought that our brains were hard wired forever - that we couldn't change them and that they would gradually deteriorate with...

You've heard of ageing - but do you know what AGEs are? AGEs are Advanced Glycation End products which cause oxidative stress in the...

I remember not being very impressed with Henry VIII when I was studying GCSE History. He beheaded his wives and seemed to cause chaos...

We’re always told to keep our dirty fingers away from our faces - and yet we spend a lot of money and time cleaning the face, removing...

Spring is here and there are plenty of plants growing that will help you cleanse and detoxify the body by supporting the vital organs....