Search Results for: brain

Good sleep comes with many benefits: it helps you feel refreshed, energized, and clear-headed during the day. It may also help defend against dementia and early death. A couple of studies from 2021 suggest that too little sleep may boost the risk for dementia and impact longevity. Although it’s long been understood that dementia can ...click here to read more

Sleep is a vital component of overall health and well-being. Despite its importance, however, many people find themselves struggling to get the sleep they need on a regular basis. This can have negative consequences not only for physical health but also for cognitive functioning. Numerous studies have shown that sleep deprivation can contribute to a ...click here to read more

There is plenty of data to show that more activity can lead to more brainpower and a lower likelihood of memory loss and thinking trouble with age. Now a new study offers a suggestion how. Recent research published in Neurology suggests that activity may influence memory and thinking skills by improving glucose metabolism and reducing ...click here to read more

You don’t have to be an expert in bananas to know they are super-sweet. But can all that sweetness be wrapped up in a superfood? There’s no doubt that bananas can be highly controversial. They are very high in sugar but remain a low glycemic load (GL) food. The biggest danger from these may come ...click here to read more

New research suggests that a child’s cognitive development could be affected if either one parent has type 1 diabetes. The study is the first to show that having a parent with a chronic disease such as type 1 diabetes may be associated with lower school performance. It was previously thought that maternal high blood sugar ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can play a significant role in heart health. But new data suggests it could be essential for your brain. A new study suggests that higher “good” cholesterol levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord may help protect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers looked at high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations – known as the “good” ...click here to read more

Women tend to take on a lot of stress, which can impact their heart health. They not only take on their own stress but also that of their family. This compounding stress can be a potential health hazard, causing physical and psychological issues. Research shows that women tend to use food when impacted by stress. ...click here to read more

According to research, approximately one-third of people who had a large vessel ischemic stroke returned to work three months after treatment with mechanical clot remover. However, women were only half as likely to return to work after a severe stroke compared to men. A stroke due to a blockage in a large blood vessel is ...click here to read more

If you’re forgetful or make mistakes when you’re in a rush, a new study suggests a new fix: meditation. Research from the University of Michigan tested how open-monitoring meditation may alter brain activity in a way that makes it easier to recognize personal error. What is open-monitoring meditation? It’s a type of mediation that focuses ...click here to read more

A new study published in the online journal Neurology has found that cardiovascular disease risk factors may increase the risk of dementia in older people. Cardiovascular disease risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and smoking. Previous research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk factors play a role in the likelihood of developing cognitive ...click here to read more

Psilocybin, the active component in “magic mushrooms,” may help rewire the brains of people with depression to relieve symptoms. These substances, and others, have shown promise in treating several mental health disorders in recent years. A new study may begin to show how they work. One of the features of these drugs is that they ...click here to read more

At its very essence, inflammation is a good thing. It’s what your body uses to get rid of a dangerous invader. But if it doesn’t subside when the work is done, it can become a problem. When the body’s immune response remains active after the threat has cleared, acute inflammation has turned to chronic. Chronic ...click here to read more

When you sleep, which category do you fall into? Some people like to crank up the heat and snuggle under a blanket because they feel cold, while others drop the thermostat and sleep under a light sheet.  Regardless of how you like to sleep, research has shown there is a best way. According to the ...click here to read more

These days, plenty of products are available that claim to help people sleep better. Let’s look at what’s available and if they are worth it. Sleep Trackers: There are a number of these devices available, ranging from those that record how much you sleep to how much time you spend in each sleep stage. They ...click here to read more