Reading labels properly, understanding what the research actually measured, and clear information on memory and brain health.
October 5, 2026Five checks that reveal whether a "clinically studied" claim holds up: dose, population, duration, human evidence and whether the product itself was tested.
October 2, 2026Why surgeons ask about herbal supplements before an operation, which ones commonly come up, and why Ginkgo is usually on the list.
September 29, 2026Green tea extract, guarana and other botanicals carry caffeine that labels rarely quantify. How to spot it if you are caffeine-sensitive.
September 26, 2026Fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed far better with food. What that means for turmeric and lutein supplements, and the free improvement most people miss.
September 23, 2026Standardisation, extract ratios and why the Ginkgo Biloba supplement in clinical trials may differ substantially from the one on the shelf.
September 20, 2026Gelatin, capsule shells and the Other Ingredients line — how to work out whether a supplement is vegetarian, vegan, halal or kosher before buying.
September 17, 2026Why you can recognise a face but not retrieve the name — the difference between recognition and free recall, and why recall slips first with age.
September 14, 2026What to do when websites disagree about what is in a supplement, and why the Supplement Facts panel on the bottle is the only source that settles it.
September 11, 2026The lifestyle habits with the strongest evidence behind brain health and healthy aging, ranked honestly — and where supplements realistically sit.
September 8, 2026What to expect when you see a doctor for memory problems: the questions, the cognitive tests, the blood work and why most assessments are reassuring.
September 5, 2026The early warning signs of dementia that clinicians actually look for, and how they differ from the ordinary forgetfulness most adults experience.
September 2, 2026The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's explained plainly — one is a category of symptoms, the other is a specific disease within it.