Natasha Smit - Clinical Neuropsychologist

04/08/2026

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.

The more you understand, the better you can support🧠

Join our practical 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 and equip yourself with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to better understand and support neurodivergent individuals.

📍 Fridays | NeuroHub Bellville
✨ Limited spaces available.

For more information or to book your spot, email 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗵𝘂𝗯.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘇𝗮

04/08/2026

🧠 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 #3

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝟯 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹?

The short answer? Absolutely.

Omega-3 is one of the most extensively researched nutrients in the world, with decades of evidence supporting its role in brain, heart and overall health. In fact, research from Harvard University identified low dietary omega-3 intake as one of the top 6 preventable causes of death.

One finding that particularly caught researchers' attention was that low blood omega-3 levels were associated with a reduction in life expectancy comparable to smoking. In the same study, people with a higher Omega-3 Index were estimated to live around five years longer than those with very low levels.

Even more striking? It's estimated that approx. 98% of adults have suboptimal omega-3 levels.

Maintaining healthy omega-3 levels through regular consumption or, where appropriate, a quality supplement, may be one of the simplest, most affordable investments you can make in your health 🐟💊

30/07/2026

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📍 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠!

We have some exciting news to share!

As NeuroHub continues to grow, we're moving into a larger, purpose-designed space that will allow us to support even more individuals while providing a more accessible and comfortable environment for our community.

The best part? We're only moving a few minutes down the road, so getting to us will be just as easy.

From 𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 you'll find us at our new home in the Tyger Valley area (see the details below).

Until then, it's business as usual, and we can't wait to welcome you to our new space and continue supporting you there.

Thank you for being part of the NeuroHub community. 🧠💛

25/07/2026

Some Saturday humor 😄🧠

23/07/2026

🔬 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 #2

What if one of the best workouts for your brain isn't a puzzle... but learning another language? 🧠💬

One of the most exciting neuroscience findings of 2026 found that people who spoke multiple languages showed brain connectivity patterns that appeared years younger than their chronological age.

The strongest associations were seen in those who:
✨ Started learning earlier
✨ Were more fluent
✨ Spoke more than two languages

The research is still emerging, and scientists can't yet say that learning another language directly causes a younger-looking brain - other lifestyle factors may also contribute. However, it adds to growing evidence that challenging your brain through language may support long-term brain health.

Learning a language isn't just about communication - it's also a workout for your brain!

📚 Study Reference
DeLuca, V., Rothman, J., & colleagues (2026). Brain connectivity patterns associated with multilingualism and healthy brain ageing. (Research reported in 2026).

21/07/2026

Growth isn't found in perfection. It's found in what we choose to do after we fall 🌱

17/07/2026

🧠 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞 #10: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘆.

Parenting can easily become a list of things to manage - meals, routines, homework, bedtimes, appointments...

But somewhere in the busyness, it's easy to forget one of the most important ingredients: Joy.

The moments your child will remember probably won't be the perfect routines.
Or the spotless house. Or the colour-coded lunchbox.
They'll remember how it felt to be with you.

The giggles over dinner | The made-up games | The cuddles before bed
The moments when they felt seen, safe and simply enjoyed 💛

15/07/2026

🧠 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 #1

Every week, we unpack what the best available neuroscience research actually tells us - translating complex science into practical, evidence-based insights.

This week's question:
💭𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻?

The short answer: It might - but not in the way many people think.

Creatine plays an important role in brain energy metabolism and is one of the most promising supplements being studied for cognitive health. Current evidence suggests it may be particularly beneficial when the brain is under increased energy demands (such as sleep deprivation, ageing, or certain neurological conditions), while benefits for healthy, well-rested adults are less consistent.

📚 Research spotlight: This post is based on current evidence, including recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses investigating creatine and cognitive function, as well as the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stand on Creatine.

01/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🧠

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: I lose things all the time.

Many of us assume this is a memory problem. Often, it isn't.

When you're putting something down, your brain is already focused on the next task. If your attention isn't fully on where you're placing it, it doesn't create a strong memory to retrieve later.

Instead of trying to remember better, rely on your environment more.

Choose one permanent home for the things you use every day - your keys, wallet, glasses, headphones or phone. The fewer places your brain has to search, the less mental effort it takes to find them.

Your brain is great at recognising patterns. Give it consistent ones to work with.

💡 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸: Let your environment remember for you.

29/06/2026

Parent Hack: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 🤚

If your child constantly interrupts, try teaching them to quietly place a hand on your arm, shoulder, or knee when they need your attention.

Without stopping your conversation, place your hand over theirs to let them know: I see you. You're next.

When you're finished, turn to them and give them your full attention.

This simple strategy helps children practise waiting while knowing they haven't been forgotten. A small change that helps children learn how to join conversations successfully.