Category Archives: Brain Function

Eating garlic may reduce age-related memory problems. The latest study suggests that compounds found in garlic can help combat age-related changes in the gut, which are linked with memory problems. Research lead Jyotirmaya Behera explained, “Our findings suggest that dietary administration of garlic containing allyl sulfide could help maintain healthy gut microorganisms and improve cognitive ...click here to read more

It has long been known that heart failure patients tend to have higher rates of depression and thinking problems, but it hasn’t been clear as to why this link exists. The latest research findings now shed some light on this association. The latest study looked at how the body’s clock regulates cognition in mice and ...click here to read more

A new line of robotic pets may offer hope for dementia treatment. A California-based company developed robotic pets to help comfort dementia patients. These pets are designed to help fit the needs of seniors and those on fixed incomes. Loneliness is a significant problem for older adults, with survey results showing one-third of adults over ...click here to read more

For many of us, the weekends are a time to catch up on some lost sleep from the week. This may not be as good of an idea as you think it is. Research suggests that every hour of sleep lost requires four days of adequate rest to make up for it. Generally, the majority ...click here to read more

Spending 20 minutes sitting or walking in nature helps lower stress. Lead author of the study Dr. MaryCarol Hunter explained, “We know that spending time in nature reduces stress, but until now it was unclear how much is enough, how often to do it, or even what kind of nature experience will benefit us. Our ...click here to read more

Recurrent episodes of depression in adulthood are associated with a risk of memory problems. It is well known that depression and mental health issues can affect short term memory. One study published in Cognition and Emotion found that individuals with persistent unhappiness and depression had poorer working memory compared to people without mental health problems. ...click here to read more

We’ve known that there was a link between heart disease and depression, but the exact mechanisms that linked the two conditions are unknown. The latest research findings suggest that stress-induced inflammation may be the missing link. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and depression is the leading cause of disability. Numerous studies ...click here to read more

There is growing hype around cannabis, and more studies are being conducted on the regular to better understand the possible benefits of cannabis on different health problems. The latest study sheds light on the potential use of cannabis for dementia treatment. Researcher’s from King’s College London are carrying out a clinical trial on cannabis-based treatment ...click here to read more

Research suggests that a good night’s sleep helps to keep your arteries healthy. The latest evidence suggests that sleep can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. When arteries become stiff, it increases the risk of a cardiovascular event. The researchers studied the development of atherosclerosis in mice. They found that sleep-deprived ...click here to read more

Untreated diabetes is associated with a high chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, patients who are taking medications to treat and manage their diabetes are warding off Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease was 1.6 times greater among those with untreated diabetes. Psychologist Daniel A. Nation explained, “Our findings emphasize the importance of ...click here to read more

The latest research findings uncovered that reducing blood pressure among seniors helps reduce the accumulation of brain lesions. These benefits were seen among seniors who took medications to keep their 24-hour systolic blood pressure at 130 mm Hg as opposed to those who kept it at 145 mm Hg. A reduction of brain lesions was ...click here to read more

Sinus problems are associated with higher depression and anxiety risk. The Korean researchers found that people with chronic rhinosinusitis – a condition where the cavities around the nasal passages are inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks – have a higher risk of depression and anxiety. Symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis include facial pain, headache, ...click here to read more

Eating nuts helps to improve thinking and memory in the elderly. The study included 4,822 individuals over the age of 55. The researchers found that consuming over 10 grams of nuts was positively associated with improved mental function, thinking, and reasoning. This is the first study of its kind to show a relationship between nut ...click here to read more

Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is already well known that a lack of sleep is detrimental to your health, but even having irregular sleep patterns could pose health risks as well. The study looked at peoples sleep duration along with what time they fell asleep at. The researchers found that ...click here to read more