Category Archives: Brain Function

If you didn’t sleep well in 2017, then you will definitely want to catch-up on the following articles regarding sleep. Did you know sleep loss and tiredness is at an all-time high? It’s true. Look around – if you ask anyone how they slept last night, they would probably reply with poorly, and that is ...click here to read more

Dysdiadochokinesia, which is a symptom of multiple sclerosis, can be overwhelming for those who suffer from it. Patients and their families often struggle to understand the causes and treatment of this medical condition. A true dysdiadochokinesia definition is the inability to respond to quick movements. Here’s a good example: A healthy person who touches a ...click here to read more

What if I asked you to commit to one hour of exercise per day? Too much? How about 30 minutes? Still too much? Well, what if I told you that you only need to commit to a one-time burst of exercise for about 10 minutes to reap some positive effects? That seems to be the ...click here to read more

When you’re pursuing a menu at a restaurant, that wild caught salmon is often overlooked in lieu of a more savory dish like a rack of lamb or that sirloin steak. While this may decision may be a joy for the taste buds, you might be robbing yourself from the benefits that occasionally eating fish ...click here to read more

Memory loss can disrupt a person’s daily life, present challenges with planning or problem solving, and even make it difficult to perform previously familiar tasks. These are all attributes of a condition called Alzheimer’s disease, which affects nearly 5.5 million Americans today. While being forgetful from time to time is not much of a concern, ...click here to read more

Essential oils for restless leg syndrome can be a great solution for some people looking to relieve their symptoms of this troubling condition. Nearly one in 10 Americans have the strong urge to move their legs, with nearly five million U.S. adults having moderate to severe restless leg syndrome (RLS), a disorder that causes a ...click here to read more

Nearly 350 million adults around the world suffer from the mood disorder known as major depression. About 16 million adults in America, or 6.9 percent of the population, are said to have had at least one major depressive episode as of 2012. A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ...click here to read more

The young are often envied for their youth and boundless amounts of energy. This is in stark contrast to elderly individuals who become less physically able and tire out much easier. Older individuals often have a harder time doing the things that come easier to the younger population, with this also carrying over to the ...click here to read more

Cerebral atrophy or brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain cells, called neurons, leading to decreased brain size. This phenomenon can occur to the entire brain or be focused on a singular part. The most troubling issue with cerebral atrophy is the potential for it to affect brain function, as the location of ...click here to read more

Ever-advancing technology in the felid of medicine propels the discovery of new diagnostic tests and treatments, all for the sake of better patient care. Now, a new way to quickly detect multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by researchers at the University of Rhodesfield. This new method for diagnosis uses advanced mass spectrometry techniques by ...click here to read more

When you sleep, are you more like a log or a restless animal? What I mean is do you stay still, only turning over occasionally, or do you kick, punch, jerk, or even scream? If you said the latter, researchers now suggest that this could be an early sign of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The ...click here to read more

Fasting is a term used to abstain from all food, drink, or both. In western culture, going hungry is often seen as a travesty, with all efforts made to provide food to those who need it most. But there are many cultures who perform a ritualistic type of fasting for spiritual reasons. While choosing not ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

Video games have been a part of popular culture for decades now and show no signs of slowing down. However, there is still a strong stigma attached to playing games, as they are viewed by some as being childish or a waste of time. A new study conducted by Université de Montréal in cooperation with ...click here to read more