Hay Fever: The Cause And Cure

Hay fever affects 1 in 4 adults in the UK (1 in 10 children) and research shows that numbers are rising. Throw into the mix  some potent pollen, and it seems we’re especially vulnerable to the...

Why Is My Anxiety Worse At Night?

Night-time is supposed to be when we unwind and give ourselves a break from the day's stress. So why do we often find ourselves reliving every embarrassing moment, frantically making mental to-do lists, and re-evaluating...

Walk This Way For Enhanced Wellness

May is National Walking Month which coincides with warmer weather and longer days (and less excuses to stay indoors and binge-watch TV). Walking is the ultimate wellness hack. It costs nothing in terms of money or skill...

Lactoferrin's Role in Bone Growth

Professor Jillian Cornish is a biomedical researcher living in New Zealand and currently teaching at The University of Auckland. Stephanie Drax, Leapfrog's founder, met Professor at the Lactoferrin Conference in Rome in 2023, where she presented her...

A Nutritionist's Guide To Powering Kids Through Exams

Exam season can be super stressful for kids – a time when they’re likely to run on cortisol, caffeine and carbs. Not only does this continuous “fight or flight” mode lead to broken sleep, poor...

Win The Ultimate Exam Toolkit For Your Teen

A BUNDLE OF GOODIES WORTH OVER £250  With school exams and GCSEs on the horizon, kids up and down the country will have heads in books. Stress levels might be high, sleep elusive and nerves on...

How To Avoid Spring Colds

Come March we think we’re out of the woods from winter illnesses. Viruses have done their rounds, right? We can finally strip off the layers, kick open the doors and get some fresh air! How...

Can Lactoferrin Make You Smarter?

Bing Wang is a professor of physiology and nutrition at Charles Sturt University in Australia and she's been conducting some fascinating research on the relationship between cognition and lactoferrin. Leapfrog's founder, Stephanie Drax, interviewed her...

Can Stress Trigger Menopause Symptoms?

Hot flushes. Weight gain. Brain Fog. Sleep problems. These are some of the more well-known physical symptoms of menopause, but menopause can also take a mental toll. It's a milestone that has long had negative...