by Dr. Chris Palmer | Mar 12, 2024 | News
The launch of the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry represents a groundbreaking stride in the integration of mental and physical health research, echoing the principles of the Brain Energy theory. Funded by UKRI as part of the Mental Health Platform, with additional...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Feb 22, 2024 | Exercise
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers led by John R. Speakman et al. have unveiled a critical, yet previously overlooked, factor in the obesity epidemic—a significant decline in basal energy expenditure (BEE) over the past three...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Jan 11, 2024 | The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy
We all know that diet plays an important role in health. It clearly plays a role in weight, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people, however, aren’t too worried about these things in children. These are usually diseases of older people, so most parents don’t...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Jan 10, 2024 | The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy
In the intricate web of human biology, the relationship between mental health and physical well-being has always fascinated researchers and clinicians alike. It is a dynamic interplay where one’s mental state can impact physical health and vice versa. A recent...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Dec 28, 2023 | Research
In recent years, our understanding of the intricate relationship between hormones and mental health has deepened significantly. From the rollercoaster of emotions during menstruation to the emotional challenges faced during pregnancy and menopause, it’s clear...