Category Archives: Brain Function

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows how women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and depression experience longer, worse recovery. The results were found after one year of receiving specialty care for PAD. “This is the first study to document how depressive symptoms may complicate PAD recovery even among patients ...click here to read more

Why am I not feeling well? That’s a common question these days. If you aren’t feeling great, there’s a good chance you aren’t sleeping great. Feeling irritable, unhappy, or struggling to find joy may have less to do with your experiences and more to do with your ability to get a good night’s sleep consistently. ...click here to read more

Researchers are finding COVID-19 can affect the body in many ways, now including increasing the risk of memory loss and cognitive decline. While it is unclear how many patients will suffer from neurological problems due to COVID-19, studies are beginning to show associations between the coronavirus and the brain. What is known is that many ...click here to read more

According to research released in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, psychological stress found in the inferior frontal lobe of the brain could have an association with chest pain in people with heart disease. The study was designed to examine how activity in the inferior frontal lobe of the brain affects the severity of angina. Stable angina, or ...click here to read more

People who feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up may be at a higher risk of developing dementia. According to a new study published in Neurology, the association between dementia and dizziness when standing is connected to a drop in systolic blood pressure. The condition called orthostatic hypotension occurs when people experience a sudden ...click here to read more

Education gives people an edge in their later years, helping them to keep dementia at bay and their memories intact. New research published in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics adds to the mounting evidence that suggests a higher education is associated with a decreased risk of dementia. The study used scores determined by the ...click here to read more

Although memory loss is a significant concern among the aging population, new research is beginning to show how it could be reversed in patients with cognitive decline. The study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports considered more than 35 factors known to be associated with cognitive decline and found that memory loss does ...click here to read more

What can you do to get better sleep? Poor quality sleep is becoming the norm in America. 70% of adults say they get insufficient sleep at least once per month, while more than 10% report nightly sleep troubles. According to SleepHealth, 50–70 million Americans are affected by sleep-related problems. These problems run deep. A lack ...click here to read more

They’re right when they say the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Why aren’t more people thinking about it when they eat? Your brain age is affected by the food choices you make. Certain things can enhance and extend memory, while others can speed up its decline. In some cases, food choices can turn ...click here to read more

According to a new study, gum disease could be an indicator of dementia. Published in the online edition of Neurology, the study looked at the association between irreversible gum disease that can cause tooth loss and mild cognitive impairment. Researchers looked at patient’s dental health over 20 years and found that those with the most ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of stress these days. Fear over COVID-19, loneliness, job loss, or the loss of a loved one can make things extremely overwhelming. When the stress hits, it’s time for some self-care. Taking time for yourself every day can help keep stress levels down and make you feel calmer and better. Small five-minute ...click here to read more

Within the United States, there are at least five million people currently living with age-related dementia. As the population increases, these numbers are expected to rise. Therefore, it is imperative for researchers to analyze biomarkers that could indicate a cognitive decline. A new study from UC San Francisco has identified how some seniors’ sense of ...click here to read more

Dementia is a scary condition. Alzheimer’s prevention strategies are not well understood, and as the leading type of dementia, it is an increasing cause for concern. According to the Alzheimer’s association, it already affects five million Americans over 65. That number is expected to triple by 2050. So, if Alzheimer’s isn’t a pressing concern now, ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more