Sandra Sünram-Lea

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No such thing as a ‘sugar rush’ – Our meta analysis findings

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Sugar does not improve any aspect of mood and it can even worsen it, according to data gathered from 31 studies. Instead, sugar increases tiredness and lowers alertness within an hour after its consumption. Led by Dr Konstantinos Mantantzis at Humboldt University of Berlin, Dr Sandra Sünram- Lea at Lancaster University, Dr Friederike Schlaghecken and Professor Elizabeth … [Read more...] about No such thing as a ‘sugar rush’ – Our meta analysis findings

Does eating nuts really boost your brain function by 60%?

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Here's a short article I wrote for The Conversation in response to a story in the Daily Mirror which claims that eating just two teaspoons of nuts a day “boosts brain function by 60%”. If the claim is true, we should all be rushing out to buy a bag of nuts, but is this what the study actually says? The story is based on a recent publication in the Journal of Nutrition Health … [Read more...] about Does eating nuts really boost your brain function by 60%?

The Brain Adventure: Talk for International Women’s Day

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For International Women's Day I gave a talk to pre-schoolers at Lancaster University Pre-school Centre entitled "Going On A Brain Adventure". The children spent the afternoon learning all about their brain. Going on a brain adventure with Dr Sandra-Ilona Sunram-Lea. The children had a great afternoon learning all about how their brains work and transmit messages. #IWD2019 … [Read more...] about The Brain Adventure: Talk for International Women’s Day

Dean’s Award: Teacher of the Year

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I am delighted to share some photographs from the Dean's Awards celebratory dinner which was held last week. The Award winners in nine categories were announced last December to coincide with the Christmas Conference, and I was surprised and thrilled to be among them. Last week we were invited to celebrate our success at an evening dinner in the Private Dining Rooms.  Many … [Read more...] about Dean’s Award: Teacher of the Year