Healthy connections

We are sure you have heard the buzzword “healthy microbiome” on social media of late. There is a lot of talk happening right now about the gut-brain axis. While this has become common knowledge as more people become aware of the connection between the two, many of us don’t realise how serious of a connection it really is.

On our Nutrition pages this week we are delving into the topic of gut and brain health with expert advise on how eating the right foods will boost you not only physically but mentally too. Foods which are good for us include oily fish, cashews yogurt and miso, to name a few. Experts explain that having good digestion will in turn lead to less inflamtion in the body which will have benefits to your overall mood and mental health.

In other news this week, turn to our Health pages to read about what we know and do not know about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. More and more people are being diagnosed with this neurodevelopmental condition which can affect between 8-10 per cent of children and 2-5 per cent of adults. Sufferes will have a range of issues from difficulty concentrating to hyperactivity.