Rick Hay - Health Expert

29/07/2025

Regular exercise is one of the most powerful tools for ageing well, both physically and mentally. It doesn’t just extend lifespan — it dramatically enhances healthspan: the years you live free from disease, disability, and cognitive decline.

https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/top-benefits-of-regular-exercise-for-ageing-well

25/07/2025

The Hippocampus is a brain structure critical for memory formation & retention, learning, mood regulation and spatial navigation. It is one of the few areas where adult neurogenesis (new brain cell growth) can occur. The Hippocampus is highly sensitive to ageing, stress, and inflammation — all of which can shrink it and impair function. Read more on the blog

https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/the-hippocampus-ageing-why-it-matters

21/07/2025

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is rapidly gaining attention as a fundamental molecule in the biology of ageing. Acting as a critical coenzyme in cellular metabolism, NAD+ is essential for energy production, DNA repair, and regulation of key longevity pathways. Continue reading on the blog:
https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/plant-based-nad-precursors-cellular-energy-for-longevity

16/07/2025

The link between gut health and ageing is one of the most exciting frontiers in longevity science. Recent human research highlights how plant-based dietary fiber nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) — powerful compounds that influence epigenetic mechanisms controlling biological ageing. Continue reading one the blog:
https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/how-plant-based-fiber-influences-epigenetic-ageing

12/07/2025

What is mTOR and what role does it play in healthy ageing?

https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/plant-based-mtor-modulators-key-phytochemicals

08/07/2025

What are Sirtuins and what's their role in the ageing process? https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/sirtuins-and-its-role-in-healthy-ageing

27/06/2025

How a Plant-Based Diet Helps You in Summer
https://rickhay.co.uk/blog/f/how-a-plant-based-diet-helps-you-in-summer

23/06/2025

If you’re ready to feel lighter in your body, clearer in your mind, and more grounded in your energy, this guide is your summer cleanse ritual. No extremes. No shame. Just simple shifts to help you return to center and glow from the inside out.

De-Bloat, Re-Energize, Realign: A Summer Cleanse for Your Body & Mind

19/06/2025

These 10 radiant summer health rituals are backed by wisdom and simplicity, and they actually work.

Glow From Within: 10 Radiant Summer Health Rituals That Actually Work

16/06/2025

So if you want to feel energised, nourished, and aligned all season long — this is your summer blueprint.

Sun, Sweat & Self-Care: Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Healthy this Summer

11/06/2025

Here’s what you need to know to enjoy the sun safely and smartly — because youthful skin isn’t just about what you apply; it’s also about what you prevent.

Sun Protection, Sunburn & Skin Ageing: What You Need to Know

02/06/2025

From elite athletes to top performers in business and the arts, flow is the secret sauce behind moments of extraordinary performance. But here’s the truth: flow isn’t random. It’s trainable.

The Science of Flow States: How to Train Your Brain for Peak Performance on Demand