Of course, what we eat is critical for our gut health. But many other aspects complement nutrition in making sure our tums are as happy as can be. A cumulation of these lifestyle factors over time will have the greatest impact on our mental well-being.
You may have heard the term ultra-processed food (UPF) being used a lot in the media recently. This category of food has attracted a lot of attention due to their potential harm to health. This week will be a whistlestop tour into what UPF is and whether or not we should be eating it.
Many studies testing people’s microbiomes have linked low species diversity and richness with mental illness and decreased mental health, highlighting the importance of getting our gut bacteria in check. In this blog episode, we’ll find out how to help our gut microbiome flourish and encourage both richness and diversity through prioritising gut-friendly foods.
In this blog, we dive into the transformative power of dietary fibre – learn how this essential nutrient fuels your gut and nourishes your mind for optimal health.
The Messenger Molecules: Serotonin and Dopamine. Serotonin, often dubbed the “happy hormone” has many important roles in the body. These include mood, appetite, and sleep regulation, memory, learning ability, and sexual function.
Welcome to "Food for Thought," a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood.
We had an amazing time at the Student Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 15th February, organised by the Bournemouth University Students Union.
In my last blog I wrote about the difference between mental health and mental illness. The current way that we interchange these terms does have consequences. We are happy to talk about mental health, but conversations on mental illness seem to be more problematic.
What is the difference between physical health and physical illness? It is a simple question - and I bet you know the answer! However, when the same question is posed with regard to mental health and mental illness it is perhaps more difficult.
Hammersley Homes' 2024 goal: This year we aim to host more fundraising events and concentrate our funding on working towards building our first Hammersley Home. What's yours?
