I was interviewed by the BBC world service for a radio program on #nutrition for #brain health . 2 doctors who specialise on the subject shared their expert advice and important things to consider when it comes to #diet & the #brain >>>> #brain injury bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

'A #concussion can have both short-term &...long-lasting effects, which are still not completely understood...physical, emotional & cognitive symptoms... reflects both the bluntness of the trauma & what parts of the brain were injured.' via The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/…

Memory Aids & Strategies for Patients with Cognitive Impairment via 'My OT spot': 'This post shares our favorite memory aids for patients affected by #cognitive impairment that will help make day to day life easier.' #braininjury #stroke myotspot.com/memory-aids-co…

'Like cooking, once you've mastered the basics, you’re good to go... #Relationships are no different... Five core skills that, like handling the house, car, and kids, can make your life a bit easier:' Psychology Today #friendship psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing…

' #Fear is an important human #emotion and essential to survival... However, we also know that fear can be debilitating, cause inaction, #anxiety , and be involved in multiple psychiatric disorders such as #PTSD .' Via Andy Habermacher review.leading-brains.com/fear-stuck-bra…

'Every #chronicillness fighter has experienced the piercing awkwardness of sharing too much with the wrong person or at the wrong time... We may forget that our “normal” can sound alarming to other people' via The Mighty themighty.com/topic/chronic-…

'Asking for help doesn’t mean that you are dependent on anyone. Instead, it shows a willingness to grow and learn... There are many benefits to asking for help, proving that it’s not a sign of weakness.' via Power of Positivity #mentalhealth powerofpositivity.com/ask-for-help-n…

'Anxiety actually helps us! It diverts blood flow to the brain, in order to perform better in a given scenario. But... when things get a little too intense & ongoing anxiety starts to affect your #mentalhealth ?.. 5 top Tips For #Anxiety ' via @mencrytoouk mencrytoo.co.uk/blog/5-top-tip…

'It makes me sad that some abled people think that my life as a #disabled person is even remotely similar to... be on vacation...
...would be the world’s worst vacation' via Sarah #chronicillness #chronicpain #spoonie myrockindisabledlife.com/2022/07/08/is-…

'Some believe that understanding the impacts of #migraine on #cognition may lead to clues on how the brain processes migraine attacks and, therefore, improve treatments.' via Beth Morton thecounterfactualbrain.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/occ…

“ #braininjury affects whole families, not just individuals. Many difficult stages have to be passed through, from initial shock to eventual acceptance.” #TBI #stroke Via @headwayuk headway.org.uk/about-brain-in…

“The idea that ‘you will never recover’ is foreign to most people. When illness or pain wrecks you, you know that it will pass. This knowledge grants you some strength and comfort. But #chronicpain has no beginning or end.” Via A Chronic Voice
#chronicillness achronicvoice.com/2016/10/02/nev…

Research shows that your ability to manage stress isn't static—it waxes and wanes over time. #Stress #mentalhealth via mindbodygreen mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-s…

When You Want to Get Back to Normal but Life Will Never Be the Same Via @TinyBuddha #chronicillness #invisibledisability #spoonies tinybuddha.com/blog/when-you-…

9 Ways to Tackle #Stress and #Calm a Racing Mind Right Now It’s normal to feel more stressed and anxious in these times. But there are proactive ways for you to cope. Via @Thrive #Mentalhealth thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to…

Keeping appointments is more troublesome when you have a #braininjury than most people imagine. Here I wrote for @CfgLaw how even using a calendar doesn't solve my #memoryproblems >>>
cfglaw.co.uk/blog/appointme… #TBI #invisibledisability

2 Primary Ways to Drive Brain Neuroplasticity via Debbie Hampton : ' #brain activities which occur together, strengthen connections to increase their operational teamwork... a necessary component for all learning & improvement... known as #neuroplasticity .' thebestbrainpossible.com/brain-neuropla…

5 ways to cope with taste and smell problems after #braininjury via Headway - the brain injury association: “ The sense of smell/taste is commonly affected after brain injury, and we've put together a list of strategies to help.” #TBI #stroke #ABI headway.org.uk/about-brain-in…

“getting consistent, quality, uninterrupted #sleep is a key factor in preventing chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, #stroke & #Alzheimer ’s, all...related to metabolic dysfunction.” By @DrCaseysKitchen via Eight Sleep. blog.eightsleep.com/how-good-sleep…

“I wonder though, if people who don’t live with #chronicillness truly realise how much it impacts upon daily life? Do they realise that symptoms can be there 24/7…that medication doesn’t magically alleviate all our symptoms?” Via Through the Fibro Fog throughthefibrofog.com/daily-challeng…