Category Archives: Brain Function

Sleep is an integral part of our health. It’s that nightly spell where we recharge so we can take on the next day. Sleep is also important to give our bodies a restart. It helps store memories, events and even reduces stress. Clearly, sleep is important and we should all ensure we’re getting enough of ...click here to read more

Think back to a happy memory. Maybe the sun was shining, maybe you accomplished something or maybe the memory was a celebration. Now think of how you feel when you remember this memory. You probably have a warm feeling inside along with a slight smile. Thinking back to fond memories make us feel good and ...click here to read more

Think of a garden just starting out. You have seeds, soil and water and so you plant the seeds, water them and let nature run its course. But let’s imagine you begin to neglect the garden, you don’t let it receive sun or deprive it of water. Unfortunately this garden will not flourish and you ...click here to read more

There is a slew of health conditions which are plaguing Americans. From diabetes, to blood pressure these are just some health concerns wrecking havoc on the health of Americans. Some health concerns are related, so much so that if one area is unhealthy it can lead to additional health concerns. For examine we already know ...click here to read more

You toss, you turn, and you close your eyes for a moment only to be suddenly awake. Not getting proper sleep can ruin your energy, mess with your emotions and greatly impact your health. But you’ve tried everything to get to sleep and still can’t get the proper shut-eye your body needs. Maybe it’s time ...click here to read more

For years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further about this debilitating disease. What is Parkinson’s ...click here to read more

When you hear the word depression you probably think of someone who is sad, down, fatigued and detached from the world. Although these hold true, depression can affect more than just someone’s mental well-being. When it comes to depression, there are many different kinds: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, occurs mainly through the winter months. ...click here to read more

Snoring can be seen as a few different things. For some it signals being in a deep sleep; for others – mainly the individual sharing the bed with you – it can be a complete nuisance and prevent them from sleeping. Although both of these can be true, snoring can also be an indication of ...click here to read more

Although it may have been awhile, think back to the scariest, biggest roller coaster you’ve ever been on. You move up the hill and your anticipation starts to build, but before you know it, you’re dropped almost vertically rushing back down. This up-down motion continues and you’re torn between fear and excitement. By the end, ...click here to read more

Fish, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken and lots of olive oil. We have just listed a bunch of ingredients to make a special meal, but these all have something in common: They’re stapes of the Mediterranean diet. When you think of the Mediterranean you probably think of the coast of Greece. Blue and white colors span ...click here to read more

You’re doing your morning Sudoku every day, maybe an extra crossword puzzle on Saturdays and you have a new audio book to learn Spanish. Needless to say, you’re quite satisfied with yourself for giving your brain a good regular workout to keep the old noodle in good order. Well, we applaud the efforts. Mental exercises ...click here to read more

Stress is one thing most of us face in our hectic lives. But post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is a disease of intense mental anguish from the kind of life or death trauma faced by soldiers in combat, a car crash, serious injury, sudden death of a loved one, or sexual violence. Trauma to this degree ...click here to read more

One moment you can be completely fine, carrying on with your day, and in a split second it can all change. You convulse, you lose control and you begin to act quite differently. If this scenario only occurred to you once, you’ve likely experienced a seizure. But if it becomes a reoccurring event, you could ...click here to read more

You forgot to pick up the dry cleaning. You left the stove on when you left the house. You completely forgot about a coming occasion and now triple-booked yourself! What do all of these things have in common? They all produce stress. These are just some examples, among a slew of others, which can send ...click here to read more