Category Archives: Brain Function

When we think about love, two key players seem to be involved: The heart and the mind. Your heart may tell you one thing, but the logical mind may sway you another way. The heart-mind battle then rages on when deciding between passion and logic. But emotions aren’t the only things tying your heart and ...click here to read more

There are many times where we may feel stressed out, nervous or overwhelmed. Stress can be a result of many factors in our life, but the key to living well is managing it. There are many ways to calm our nerves from exercise to meditating, but new research suggests there is one food item that ...click here to read more

Do you strive to achieve greatness? Do you cringe at the thought of an error or making a mistake? If something is out of place, does it drive you mad? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment when someone comments, “You’re so perfect?” If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be ...click here to read more

Have you ever just stayed in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, trying to sleep but simply not being able to? You’re tired, your eyes are heavy, and yet you lie there counting sheep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that lack of sleep is a public health epidemic. Lack ...click here to read more

National statistics indicate depression is a condition that affects one in 10 Americans, but is that really accurate? Many mental health specialists said they believe the numbers are off. They tell us that some people are too embarrassed to admit that they are depressed so their depression is never reported. There is also a segment ...click here to read more

Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, an anxiety disorder,is often associated with those who have gone to war. PTSD happens after people have experienced traumatic events and continue to recall stressors. Symptoms of PTSD can come in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of detachment. Since PTSD is most commonly associated with ...click here to read more

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance reports that roughly 14.8-million American adults suffer from depression. Although it is a mental illness that can occur on its own, depression has also been linked to those suffering from another medical illness such as cancer, stroke and diabetes. Among the elderly depression is quite prevalent, but a lack ...click here to read more

When blood can’t reach vital organs it can lead to many health consequences. When blood flow is limited in the brain it can result in a stroke. The more the brain goes without the oxygen and nutrients our blood carries, the more likely it will result in permanent brain damage. Blood is like gasoline for ...click here to read more

The cause of Parkinson’s disease continues to baffle researchers. From nerve cells in the brain dying, to genes, and even environmental factors, researchers continue to explore the causes of Parkinson’s disease. Now, researchers are suggesting that Parkinson’s disease might originate in the gut. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects ...click here to read more

As we age many functions of the body begin to decline. One function, in particular, is our memory. But losing our memory doesn’t have to be a part of aging and yet dementia diagnoses are on the rise. Dementia is considered one of the major causes of disability among the elderly. Nearly 40-million people worldwide ...click here to read more

As you get older you may be asking more questions such as where did I put my keys? What’s their name again? And you might be investing in happy belated birthday cards. These tend to be minor bouts of forgetfulness that we experience with age. But when memories begin to fade, and you have a ...click here to read more

Maybe you live a busy life so sometimes when you’re at your desk or sitting in front of the couch you catch yourself slowly dozing off. Sure, if you’re at home, taking a nap is okay, but you can’t fall asleep at work or while driving. Tiredness and low energy have a lot to do ...click here to read more

Did you know there is a neurotransmitter in your body which plays a role in your bowel movements, changes in mood, creating blood clots and reducing your libido? It’s true. One specific neurotransmitter has its hand in all of these functions. And although they may not seem like they interact, this neurotransmitter can send signals ...click here to read more

When issues and problems in our lives arise, we all have that go-to person or group of people we reach out to. It could be our family, our friends or even our co-workers. We reach out to these individuals for support and feedback and sometimes just for a listening ear. Even though these individuals may ...click here to read more