Category Archives: Brain Function

Sleep deprivation has been shown to impact judgment, decision-making, and mood. A new study published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep shows that sleep-deprived adults also evaluate angry faces as less trustworthy. This suggests that lack of sleep can impair our ability to accurately assess people we come into contact with and could ...click here to read more

A nutrient-packed diet isn’t just great for your body. It can protect your brain, too. A healthful, nutrient-rich diet can help blood and oxygen get to your brain, as well as protect brain cells, help reduce the risk of memory and thinking trouble, and potentially lower the risk for memory loss. But are there specific ...click here to read more

It might seem absurd to think that you can undergo a major health event and not even know it. But it’s possible, and it can put your life at risk. A statement by the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association estimated that as many as a quarter of octogenarians – people between the ...click here to read more

As we age, many people start to have poor vision, which may be mistakenly diagnosed with mild brain decline. To ensure that seniors are getting the appropriate care, it’s essential to understand the differences between poor vision and mild brain decline. By doing so, we can help ensure that older people can live fulfilling lives ...click here to read more

Yet another study is saying it’s got the prescription for optimal sleep times. And like many others, it’s in the 7-8 range. But more specifically, it says that averaging 7 hours per night seems to be the ideal sleep time for older adults. The study found that those who get good sleep for 7 hours ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of South Australia have found another reason to pay more attention to mental illness. It seems it may be closely associated with heart health. Their new study published in Biomedical Engineering links mental illness and fluctuating blood pressure, leading to cardiovascular disease and organ damage. The study reviewed 12 studies on ...click here to read more

Good sleep comes with many benefits: it helps you feel refreshed, energized, and clear-headed during the day. It may also help defend against dementia and early death. A couple of studies from 2021 suggest that too little sleep may boost the risk for dementia and impact longevity. Although it’s long been understood that dementia can ...click here to read more

Sleep is a vital component of overall health and well-being. Despite its importance, however, many people find themselves struggling to get the sleep they need on a regular basis. This can have negative consequences not only for physical health but also for cognitive functioning. Numerous studies have shown that sleep deprivation can contribute to a ...click here to read more

New research has found evidence of sleep deprivation causing an increased risk for eye disease. Sleep is a vital part of overall health and well-being. Yet, more than one-third of people in the United States report getting less than the recommended minimum of seven hours of sleep per night. This sleep deprivation can have serious ...click here to read more

Antidepressant medications are well-known and widely used. And now, new research suggests that they aren’t effective. At least in some regard. Researchers found that the millions of Americans taking antidepressant medication to treat their low moods experience little improvements in their quality of life. That means that it did not seem to matter whether a ...click here to read more

New research suggests that a child’s cognitive development could be affected if either one parent has type 1 diabetes. The study is the first to show that having a parent with a chronic disease such as type 1 diabetes may be associated with lower school performance. It was previously thought that maternal high blood sugar ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can play a significant role in heart health. But new data suggests it could be essential for your brain. A new study suggests that higher “good” cholesterol levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord may help protect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers looked at high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations – known as the “good” ...click here to read more

Women tend to take on a lot of stress, which can impact their heart health. They not only take on their own stress but also that of their family. This compounding stress can be a potential health hazard, causing physical and psychological issues. Research shows that women tend to use food when impacted by stress. ...click here to read more

According to research, approximately one-third of people who had a large vessel ischemic stroke returned to work three months after treatment with mechanical clot remover. However, women were only half as likely to return to work after a severe stroke compared to men. A stroke due to a blockage in a large blood vessel is ...click here to read more