The phrase ‘gut microbiome’ refers to the bacterial colonies which live in our gut, forming a symbiotic relationship with their host. The host provides the bacteria with a safe place to inhabit and multiply, whilst the bacteria provide the host with key compounds and nutrients via their own metabolic processes, as well as helping to Read more about Your gut microbes and depression – Hannah Ging[…]
What exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? The History Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia which is irreversible and induces progressive deterioration of neurones in the brain. Named after Alois Alzheimer a German Physiatrist who first described its symptoms in 1901, after realising his patient, 51-year-old female, Auguste Deter’s progressive mental deterioration. Her autopsy revealed Read more about What exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? – Thora Paul[…]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is challenging at the best of times but with the coronavirus outbreak and the consequential lockdown, coping with OCD has been a lot harder for those who suffer from it, myself included. There’s a lot of misinformation about OCD, with it often being used to describe certain habits or tendencies which Read more about Coping with OCD during a pandemic – Roisin Weaver[…]
The gastrointestinal tract is one of the largest organs in the human body as it is forty times larger than the area of the skin and has a total dimension of 8 metres. It also has 100 trillion bacteria that influence the activity of our large intestine. Not only this but, as incredible as it Read more about Why the gut is one of the most important organs in our body – Lenka Gallego[…]
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