Brain

You may not have ever stopped to think about it, but you’re constantly engaged in inner speech. As you read this right now, you are using your inner voice. This process is largely unexplored; however, two recent experiments published in the journal Psychology Science have revealed a brain signal, called corollary discharge, that plays an important ...click here to read more

Most of us think that we are getting enough exercise each day by walking around the office, school, or home.  Exercise is a physical activity that allows better blood circulation, thus improving the delivery of oxygen to the brain and other organs of the body. Diet and Exercise – For Optimal Functioning A well-oxygenated brain ...click here to read more

It turns out that talking on a hands free device, while driving, may not be as safe as we believe, especially during tricky traffic conditions.  Toronto-based researchers found that the area of the brain that is responsible for making a safe left hand turn largely shuts down during a cell phone conversation whether it’s hands ...click here to read more

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in four Americans suffer from some type of mental health problem. Only one in 7 suffer from serious mental illness; however the need for medical care for the various mental health issues that face U.S citizens puts a big strain on the health care industry. Mental ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Sleep problems can lead to unhealthy behavior and illness. Over the last few decades the medical community has come to realize just how important good sleep is to our health so more research has been conducted ...click here to read more

Have you ever thought to yourself “if only I could give some advice to my younger self, my life would be so much better today”? This is something that most people grapple with, and it becomes even more prominent in your golden years, as you find yourself aging, your brain slows down and all of ...click here to read more

Our brain is considered as the central controller of our bodies, often influencing the way we think, speak, and act, and thus can affect the quality of relationships we maintain with family members, friends, and co-workers. The brain also promotes the production of essential proteins for the body, including those that are related to reproduction ...click here to read more

One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease and this statistic is likely to rise with the aging population.  Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to www.alz.org.  People suffering with brain disease, including Alzheimer’s disease, often lose their memory and over time, this memory loss becomes debilitating. Research ...click here to read more

Many health enthusiasts are the first to admit that their brain health and mind might be quite different if it wasn’t for meditation, and with more and more people jumping on the bandwagon and more research being done every day, this trend might not be a trend at all, but rather a scientifically proven way ...click here to read more

When you think of elderly individuals, the words forgetfulness or memory loss may come to mind.  Whether you like it or not, your brain ages, just as your body does.  Changes to your brain can negatively affect your memory resulting in forgetfulness which can dramatically affect your life.  As well, significant changes to your brain ...click here to read more

There are many ways that women and men separate from each other, but there could be another one that people aren’t aware of. Men and women, according to research, could see colors differently which has been shown to have an impact on health in a variety of interesting ways. Is there a gender difference in ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease is a severe condition characterized by the deterioration of the nerve cells of the brain and the rest of the central nervous system, ultimately causing problems with posture and movement, as well as memory loss or forgetfulness. The initial stages of the disease usually involve shaking of the arms and legs and a ...click here to read more

It’s like the old adage “if you don’t use it, you lose it” When your mind isn’t active there is a good chance it will lose its functionality. If this happens, it becomes easier for people, especially in their later years to succumb to the effects of memory loss and even Alzheimer’s disease. There has ...click here to read more

There might be no cure, but there is at least some hope for preventative measures for those who have mental health issues specifically surrounding tendencies towards aggressive or angry behavior. New research has identified something within angry mice that also exists in humans, and as a result have found away to shut it off. There ...click here to read more