Low Vitamin D Linked to Dramatically Higher Alzheimer’s Risk, Studies Show

The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t begin with memory loss — it begins years earlier with a slow, silent shift in your body’s stress chemistry. Long before neurons die, your brain’s hormonal balance starts to erode under constant pressure from everyday stress. The same hormones that once kept you alert and focused start working against you, wearing down your brain’s repair systems and disrupting the flow of energy your cells depend on.

The New GMO Wave You Won’t Be Told About

There is a new generation of genetically engineered foods entering the US marketplace—and you won’t see the words “genetically modified”, “GMO”, “bioengineered” or any other term anywhere on the label. It’s called precision fermentation and there’s a huge marketing machine behind it hailing it as “the Future of Food.” We call it what it is: GMO 2.0. And thanks to regulatory loopholes, you may never know you’re eating it.

The Science of Exercise for Women 40+: What to Prioritise

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr Alyssa Olenick to help cut through the noise around women’s training in midlife. I’d been hearing the same frustration again and again from women in my community: “I’m doing everything right, but I’m not getting the results I expected.” Between shifting goals, changing bodies, and a constant stream of conflicting advice online, it’s easy to end up second guessing your programme.

There’s a Link Between Sugar Substitutes and Cognitive Decline—Here’s What You Need to Know

Sugar substitutes are marketed as a healthier alternative to regular sugar, stand-ins that will offer the same sweet taste but won’t pose the same threat to your weight or dental health. Sounds like a win-win, right? Well, not so fast. Newer research suggests there might be a catch (or several).