Written by Jean Dow, Medical Herbalist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Cogmission Ltd At Cogmission, our mission is simple: to improve brain health through a proactive, preventative, and personalised approach. While nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and...
Protecting Your Brain: What the Latest Research on Omega-3 and Alzheimer’s Means for You
A powerful new study has shed light on why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men — and, more importantly, what we can do about it. Researchers at King’s College London found that women with Alzheimer’s had much lower levels of healthy,...
Alzheimer’s Is Not a Brain Disease
What if Alzheimer’s doesn’t start in the brain at all? For decades, we’ve been told it’s a brain-first disease driven by sticky clumps of beta-amyloid. That story has shaped billions in research and entire drug pipelines — yet real-world outcomes remain disappointing....
Yes, Adults Can Grow New Brain Cells – Here’s What That Means for Brain Health and Ageing
For decades, one of neuroscience’s great debates has been whether adults can grow new brain cells. We’ve long accepted that babies and young children generate new neurons to build their developing brains – but what about adults? A new study published in Science in...
The Brain’s Sugar Secret: A Functional Medicine Take on Alzheimer’s and Glycogen
What if the very fuel our brain relies on is also contributing to its decline in later years? A new study published in Nature Metabolism (2025) has uncovered a powerful link between sugar storage in the brain and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease—offering a...
The Mouth–Mood Connection: Could Oral Bacteria Be Linked to Depression?
For nearly eight years, we’ve routinely tested the oral microbiome in our cognitive health patients.
How to Read Your Blood Tests Like a Centenarian-in-Training
Imagine turning 100 and still feeling clear-minded, mobile, and full of life. That’s becoming less of a fantasy and more of a reality.
Young-Onset Dementia: Early Warning Signs, Hidden Risks and What To Do If You’re Under 65
Introduction: In the domain of functional medicine and dementia prevention, understanding risk factors is paramount. While well-known factors such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and depression have long been scrutinised, recent research has shed light on...
Does Junk Food Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? How Ultra Processed Foods Affect Memory and Brain Health
We've all heard about the perils of junk food – those tasty, convenient treats that fill our bellies but may empty our health. But did you know they could also be harming our brains? A recent study delved into this worrying connection, shedding light on how our love...
What Is a Cognoscopy? The Midlife Brain Health Check to Investigate Memory Loss and Brain Fog
As we journey through life, our brain health becomes increasingly vital, especially as we age. The ability to think clearly, focus, and remember are fundamental to maintaining our independence, productivity, and overall well-being. But did you know that cognitive...
