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Category Archives: Brain Function

Eat this food to prevent memory loss

The next time you need a snack or you’re packing your lunch, remember to include almonds, as they have been found to prevent memory loss. With aging, there is some level of forgetfulness that is normal, but when you have difficulties remembering important events, names of loved ones, or any other piece of information that ...click here to read more

Your lack of sleep is making you sick

How’d you sleep last night? Did you get a peaceful eight hours or were you tossing and turning? Do you have sleep problems on a regular basis? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then your brain is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research findings. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 44 ...click here to read more

Brain training exercise vital for improving brain power

We would all like to increase our brain power, but many brain training exercises available today aren’t really beneficial. However, new research at Johns Hopkins University suggests that while brain training may not necessarily make you smarter, it is possible to train the brain with targeted workouts. While overall intelligence may not be improved, the ...click here to read more

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The use of classic psychedelics found to discourage criminal behavior

Drug use has always faced the stigma of being associated with crime and abuse, often leading users down a spiral of criminal behavior and self-destruction. However, new research suggests that the opposite may be true for a particular group of recreational drugs. Psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms (psilocybin), LSD, and peyote (mescaline) have been ...click here to read more

Genes causing obsessive-compulsive disorder identified

Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have constant unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images, or urges that intrude their minds, causing them a great deal of anxiety and discomfort. These are often ritualistic compulsions, taking the form of checking the stove multiple times or washing their hands repeatedly. Some may even have difficulty throwing things away. ...click here to read more

Study finds that menopausal brain changes may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without having a period. While this time in a woman’s life does come with many biological changes, a new study finds that the brain of menopausal women uses less energy, a characteristic similarly seen with Alzheimer’s disease patients. ...click here to read more

New study suggests that gut bacteria may be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis

Your digestive tract is filled with millions of bacteria that help to break down and digest food to increase their absorption by the body. Some microorganisms are also vital for synthesizing vitamin B and K, needed for various metabolic and homeostatic operations. However, this collection of bacteria has recently been linked to a neurodegenerative condition ...click here to read more

Can a ‘bedtime’ tea help you sleep?

I’m sure you’ve seen or heard about bedtime or sleepy teas. These teas promise to help you relax and promote sleep. Some people swear by them, while others are skeptical. Is this just a classic case of the placebo effect? It’s hard to know for sure, but that’s why we present you with the facts ...click here to read more

National ADHD Awareness Month: Brain disorder, polycystic ovarian syndrome, autism, eating disorders risk

It is currently estimated that about 17 million children and adults in the United States are lived with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the month of October has been designated as National ADHD Awareness Month. In order to do our part, we have compiled a list of ADHD-related articles. ADHD confirmed as a brain ...click here to read more