Every cell in the human body contains a molecular clock β a genetic programme that anticipates the day-night cycle and optimises biological functions accordi...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vandaβs Kitchen Journal β your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside Londonβs nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
Shift work β any work schedule that involves hours outside the standard 9-to-5, including night shifts, early starts, and rotating schedules β affects approx...
Energy crashes β the sudden drops in alertness, motivation, and cognitive performance that strike at predictable times (mid-morning, post-lunch, and mid-afte...
Insomnia β difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early β affects approximately one in three adults in the UK at any given time, with chron...
The gut microbiome changes substantially with age β and these changes are not merely incidental but are mechanistically linked to many of the most consequent...
Inflammaging β the term coined by immunologist Claudio Franceschi to describe the chronic, sterile, low-grade inflammation that characterises ageing β is inc...
Cardiovascular disease β the umbrella term for heart disease, stroke, and related conditions β is the leading cause of death in UK adults over 60. Its risk f...
Sarcopenia β the progressive, age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function β is one of the most significant health challenges of ageing, yet it re...
The Blue Zones β five regions of the world with the highest concentrations of centenarians and the longest healthy lifespans β have been studied extensively ...
The thyroid gland and body weight are intimately connected β thyroid hormones are the master regulators of basal metabolic rate, affecting the speed at which...
Body weight β the single number on the bathroom scale β is one of the most commonly used and most misleading metrics in health assessment. Weight combines mu...
Sleep is the most underrated tool in weight management. While diet and exercise receive virtually all the attention, sleep deprivation independently drives w...