Could High Blood Pressure Affect Your Brain? Here’s What You Need to Know Most of us think of high blood pressure as a “heart thing”. It’s the number your GP frowns at, the reason you’re told to go easy on the salt. But here’s something that surprises a lot of people: high blood pressure doesn’t […]

Could High Cholesterol Affect Your Brain? Here’s What You Need to Know Most of us have heard that high cholesterol isn’t great for the heart. But did you know it can also increase your risk of dementia? It turns out that looking after your cholesterol levels is one of the kindest things you can do

Could Type 2 Diabetes Affect Your Brain? Here’s What You Need to Know Many of us know that Type 2 diabetes affects blood sugar levels. But did you know it could also have a significant impact on your brain health — particularly as you get older? At AmbaCare Solutions, we want to help you understand

Can Being Overweight Affect Your Brain? Most of us know that carrying extra weight can affect our heart, our joints and our energy levels. But did you know it can also affect your brain? This is something we do not talk about nearly enough — and it is exactly why AmbaCare has produced our latest

Keep Your Brain Strong for Life Did you know that one of the simplest ways to reduce your risk of dementia is something you can start today… and it doesn’t cost a thing? Keep your brain active. What Does “Keeping Your Brain Active” Mean? It’s not about doing something complicated or academic. It’s about staying

Every year on 11 March, National No Smoking Day encourages people across the UK to take a fresh look at their relationship with tobacco. Most people already associate smoking with lung disease and heart problems. What is discussed far less is the impact it has on the brain. Research shows that smoking significantly increases the

Every January, the same phrase rolls around again: new year, new me. It’s meant to sound hopeful. Fresh start. Clean slate. But for a lot of people, it doesn’t feel inspiring — it feels heavy. 😮‍💨 It quietly suggests that who you are right now isn’t enough. That you need fixing. Upgrading. Replacing. No wonder

General Tips for Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia General Tips for Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia Practical guidance to make conversations easier, more respectful, and more effective. General tips for communicating Choose a good place to talk: quiet, well-lit, and free from background noise (TV/radio off). Gain their full attention before you start.