Category Archives: Brain Function

Everyone has heard the jab between married couples about one of the partners behavior ‘driving them to drink’, but is it possible that it might actually have merit? There might actually be an effect of drinking on the mental health of female vs. male participants. There have been several studies on the effect of drinking ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease pertains to neurodegenerative disorder that is mainly characterized by intermittent shaking of the limbs, as well as the loss of memory. This chronic disease generally starts around the age of 50, although certain symptoms may be observed at an earlier age. Parkinson’s disease mainly affects the capacity of an individual to perform motor ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder that is characterized by forgetfulness, memory loss, and behavioral changes.  Although Alzheimer’s disease is still relatively common amongst the elderly, its prevalence is on the decline and frequent memory loss isn’t necessarily indicative of early Alzheimer’s.  In fact, there are numerous causes of forgetfulness and memory loss and many ...click here to read more

The Monday to Friday in most of us has been heavily trained through years of conditioning to wake up early and go to bed early – or at least if you are in the majority of the population. However, on the other hand, many people look towards the weekend as a chance to get their ...click here to read more

Getting enough rest each day is one of the most important ways of leading a healthy lifestyle.  It can significantly improve one’s performance at work or at school, as well as maintain the normal physiologic activities of the body.  Sufficient sleep may also prevent the occurrence of accidents while driving or operating a motor vehicle.  ...click here to read more

While it may be a sad state of affairs, being lonely was never really considered to be anything other than a fleeting few moments of sadness over the distance of loved ones, or maybe homesickness while travelling, or immediately following a move. However, recent information is showing that it could be a lot more of ...click here to read more

Memory loss and forgetfulness are often associated with the aging brain and are considered “normal” as people age. However, there are some elderly people that don’t have memory loss and forgetfulness that is often seen in this population. In fact, they have vivid memories of their life events. Emily Rogalski, a researcher at Northwestern University, ...click here to read more

Memory loss and forgetfulness are often associated with aging and unfortunately, con artists try to take advantage of this by trying to pull scams on seniors.  Seniors are an attractive population to run scams on because they are more likely to own their own homes and have good credit scores and they are often polite ...click here to read more

Almost one in four deaths in America are caused by heart disease and one in six are caused by Alzheimer’s disease, which is a dementia related disorder characterized by memory loss, forgetfulness and behavioral changes.      There are many causes of these two major killers, and scientists have long assumed that what is bad for your ...click here to read more

We all know, and sometimes even resent those super happy and healthy people. You might be wondering their secret You see those people at the office or maybe family members who don’t seem to be phased by anything, and are always in good health. So we hear about diet and exercise plans all the time, ...click here to read more

Almost half of Americans over the age of 85 suffer from Alzheimer’s disease so it is obvious that the biggest risk factor for developing the disease is aging. In some families, several cases are seen so scientists believe that there is a hereditary factor to the illness known for robbing people of their memory. We ...click here to read more

Ninety per cent of North Americans consume caffeine every day. In a lot of cases they get their caffeine through coffee. It is a quick and easy way to get an energy buzz, but it may not be the best way. There are healthier ways to keep you alert and ready for whatever task you ...click here to read more

It may not be a bad idea to keep your eye on the cat lady who lives next to you, or pay a little extra attention if you have a pet of your own. New science is showing that women who own cats are considerably more likely to be at risk for suicide, and notice ...click here to read more

Approximately 40 million Americans have difficulty sleeping every night. Sleep problems can ruin people’s lives. When someone has insomnia for example, it can lead to accidents, trouble concentrating, depression, and health problems. Sleep problems are nothing new and for years sufferers have been told to turn to warm milk as a way to help them ...click here to read more