Science Writer 🪷 | Sharing science-based tips on nutrition, health & wellbeing 🌿 | Cambridge-trained scientist | Join my free newsletter ↓
Joined July 2018
- Tweets3.3K
- Following9K
- Followers9.4K
- Likes133K
Did you know that #reading is linked to better #mentalhealth? 📚
Research shows that reading for enjoyment can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. 🪷
It’s also linked to better language skills, memory and even maths skills! 🧮
cam.ac.uk/stories/reading-fo…
Does chicken soup really help when you have a cold? 🍲
This centuries-old traditional remedy has some interesting science behind it!
Here’s why a comforting bowl of chicken soup might help when you’re feeling under the weather. 🧵👇
My mum’s Portuguese-Thai chicken soup recipe has been passed down through generations. 🍲
Made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions and garlic, it’s a wonderfully nourishing and comforting meal.
I love adding celery, green beans and mushrooms too! 🥕
1
13
90
Autumn is a good reminder to let go of things that no longer serve you and to embrace the beauty of change. 🍂🍁
#mindfulness #wellbeing
Want to lower your #BloodPressure naturally? ❤️
Here are 5 science-backed ways to help:
🧂 Reduce salt intake
🥬 Eat more potassium-rich foods
🚶♂️ Exercise regularly
🧘 Manage stress
😴 Prioritise sleep
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference! 🌿
Did you know that #smiling can actually help lift your mood? 🌸
Potential benefits of smiling: 😊
• Relieves #stress
• Elevates #mood
• Increases pain tolerance
verywellmind.com/top-reasons…
Tips for staying #hydrated: (part 2) 💦
• Include foods with high water content, e.g. cucumber, watermelon, soup 🥒🍉🥣
• Be mindful of alcohol, which can increase fluid loss
• Aim for around 6-8 glasses of fluid a day 💧
An intelligent person is constantly learning; a wise person is always unlearning. 🪷
~ Joseph Nguyen
#Wisdom #Learning #SelfImprovement
Science-based ways to stay sharp: 🧐💡
• Learn something new every day 📚
• Stay hydrated 💦
• Get enough sleep 💤
• Stay physically active 🤸♀️
• Limit alcohol & avoid cannabis
• Stay socially connected 🌼
health.harvard.edu/mind-and-…
Strategies that can help support #memory: 🌼
• Repetition
• Visualisation 🌅
• Grouping information e.g. a grocery list by food type
• Writing by hand 📝
• Organising e.g. using a planner 🗂️
• Using verbal or visual cues
health.harvard.edu/mind-and-…
The way we view life is so important to how we enjoy it.
Accepting things we cannot change with serenity and being grateful for what we have can make a big difference to our happiness and wellbeing. 🪷
~ Dawn Arda
#Life #Serenity #Gratitude
Ways to support healthy #cortisol levels (part 5) 🪷
Lifestyle habits:
• Stay hydrated 💦– dehydration can increase physiological stress responses, particularly during exercise
• Limit caffeine & alcohol – caffeine can stimulate the stress response; both can disrupt sleep ☕️
Ways to support healthy #cortisol levels (part 4) 🌸
Sleep habits: 😴
• Keep a consistent sleep schedule – supports the body’s natural daily cortisol rhythm 🌙
• Prioritise sufficient sleep – sleep deprivation can disrupt normal cortisol regulation 💤
Ways to support healthy #cortisol levels (part 3) 🪷
Nutrition & gut health:
• Fibre, complex carbs & omega-3s support cortisol regulation 🐟
• Fermented & fibre-rich foods support your gut microbiome & stress response
• Magnesium & B vitamins support the nervous system 🥬
Listening to our body’s cues with intention, non-judgement and compassion can help us build our awareness and connection with ourselves – which helps towards a happier and healthier life. 🪷
~ Dawn Arda
#Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #IntentionalLiving
