Category Archives: Brain Function

Weight gain can be an ominous sign to many people, especially when they have tried many different diets and just can’t shed the pounds. For those who are already obese the situation is even more frightening. Obesity can lead to all sorts of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. According to ...click here to read more

Sleep. It is something that we all do, and it has a profound impact on our mental and physical health. How well you sleep can give you clues to how well you are doing in your daily life. For instance, sleep problems such insomnia can indicate that you are under too much stress and sleep ...click here to read more

If someone yawns when you are having a conversation with them your first inkling could be to take offense. We have been conditioned to learn that yawning can mean a couple of different things. One of those things is boredom, and the other, that the yawning person simply needs a little more sleep. But one ...click here to read more

If you’re a curvy woman and experience anxiety over your body and worry that men won’t find you attractive, worry not.  A recent study published in PLoSOne suggests that the stress and anxiety that you may have over your curves is unwarranted. Environmental factors, including psychological stress, can have an impact on mental health but ...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

A recent medical report explains that depression is a normal human experience.  Is the pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of this mental health condition? Mental health pertains to the emotional condition of an individual that allows him or her to function on a daily basis.  When a person does not feel emotionally stable, his or her ...click here to read more

If you found out that those few extra pounds that you’ve been carrying around your waist could be one of the reasons for your suffering from tiredness and fatigue, would you be motivated to lose them?  Being overweight or obese can cause many health problems and new research shows that it may also cause sleep ...click here to read more

Your day may be filled with unwanted stress and anxiety because it’s busy and filled with tons of stuff that you need to accomplish.  But, this stress and anxiety can lead to a number of mental health issues, including depression.  To keep your mental health in optimal condition it’s important to remember to relax and ...click here to read more

If you’re having sleep problems, you’re not alone. Approximately 30-50% of the population suffer from insomnia at some point in their life, with approximately 10% suffering from chronic insomnia. How you deal with insomnia can have a significant negative impact on your health, including your mental health. Determining the cause of your insomnia is important ...click here to read more

As we age a certain level of memory loss is expected. This happens because the connections between our brain cells get weaker. There is a big difference between simple forgetfulness and serious memory loss though.  In the United States over 5 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The majority of these cases are 65-year olds ...click here to read more

It is not unusual to feel unwell first thing in the morning. For many people the most aggravating sensation is a feeling of fog that can linger for minutes or even hours. In some cases people complain about nausea or dizziness after they get up in the morning. Their performance whether it is at work ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t you much rather spend time on hobbies, or with your friends and family? Do you always find yourself playing catch up? Chances are your “to-do” lists are totally out of control. There are steps you can take to get control over how you spend your spare time. Lessening the stress and anxiety over how ...click here to read more

According to an American survey 75 per cent of the general population feels a high level of stress every two weeks and over 50 per cent expressed concern about this level of anxiety. Stress is associated with lost work hours, relationship problems and health related issues. It seems we are all trying to cope with ...click here to read more

As you age life begins to get more serious, little by little as stress begins to pile on.  All of the little stresses begin to add up and your life may not only become stressful, it may become dull and boring.  This can lead to serious emotional and mental health issues including depression.  If you ...click here to read more