Category Archives: Brain Function

Psychogenic amnesia (also known as functional or dissociative amnesia) is an abnormality of memory function that is not attributed to structural brain damage or of a known neurobiological origin. The common presenting symptom is retrograde amnesia, whereby the individual is unable to recall any event leading up to the onset of amnesia itself. This includes ...click here to read more

Drinking soda to quench our thirst or as a beverage with our daily meals has become commonplace. We know just how much sugar content soda contains, so we opt for diet, but even diet soda has negative consequences. According to a new study, drinking sugary soda—or even sugar-free variants—might damage the brain, accelerating brain age ...click here to read more

Exercise has proven to be beneficial for both the body the mind, as getting the heart pumping and maintaining a healthy weight and diet go a long way toward keeping us performing at our best. But perhaps we can make this benefit even better. According to a new study by scientists at Wake Forest University, ...click here to read more

Today marks the first day of National Sleep Awareness Week, during which the National Sleep Foundation aims to educate the public on the importance of sleep. We at Bel Marra are united in this effort, as we greatly value the benefits that sleep provides and have gone through the trouble of bringing you the best ...click here to read more

Sleep is indeed a wonderful process during which your body recharges its resources, your worries of the day disappear, and you relax and get some well-deserved rest. When you get a good night’s sleep, your morning will feel great, even when it’s gloomy and raining. But if you struggle to sleep through the night, you ...click here to read more

Getting older is often associated with many negatives, such as decreased physical ability, increased susceptibility to disease, and an overall decline in health. But according to a new study, your mental ability doesn’t have to decline with old age. Researchers at the University of Exeter plus various collaborators state that taking leadership roles at work ...click here to read more

Seizures are often dramatized on television and in movies—they depict a person collapsing to the ground while they convulse (shake), contracting every muscle in their body. While this can be the case, not all seizures look like this, as some can take on a more subdued presentation. But seizures, in general, are the symptom of ...click here to read more

Even when everything seems to be going alright, our life is full of stress. Whether it is due to the realities of modern living, or maybe we’re just predisposed to stress, we can’t help it. Morning traffic, world news, a petty quarrel with a loved one… and when there are no real problems, we make ...click here to read more

With the NHL playoffs in full swing, hockey fans are showing their support by wearing team colors and cheering from the stands (or from home). As any hockey fan knows, the sport can be very dangerous, as players frequently get body checked, fall onto the ice, and even get into the occasional fistfight. But what ...click here to read more

There’s no greater feeling than listening to your favorite song. It brings happiness and enjoyment, and according to a new study, music can have a very powerful and measurable effect on the brain. It doesn’t matter if you listen to classical or pop, your favorite tune will likely trigger a similar type of activity seen ...click here to read more

A cancer diagnosis is one of the worst pieces of news you could get. Nearly every organ in the human body can succumb to cancer cells that not only limit function but can also lead to death. Glioblastoma is a tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and can be life-threatening, depending on ...click here to read more

To some, money is the root of all evil, while to others, it is a prize worth sacrificing for. This disdain yet need for money in the modern world has driven those less fortunate to seek easy financial gains through gambling, often with mixed results. Easy money is something we all desire, and gambling provides ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, We all have experienced stress at some point. Frankly, many of us actually experience stress on a regular basis. The degree to which we experience stress, though, can vary greatly, from being somewhat stressed by sitting in traffic to getting extremely stressed when running late to an appointment. The reasons and causes of ...click here to read more

Getting a splitting headache can ruin anyone’s day, and there is no other group of people knows this more than those afflicted by migraine headaches. There are several triggers and risk factors for a migraine, and your current weight plays a key role, according to a new study. Migraine headaches affect nearly 12 percent of ...click here to read more