Category Archives: Brain Function

Are you getting enough sleep every night? For some people with sleep problems, this may mean spending more time awake in bed and only catching up on sleep during the early hours of the morning. For others, sleep problems involve snoozing for the entire night and even through the rest of the morning. The Cause ...click here to read more

Medical experts say it is an illness that often goes undiagnosed in the early stages. Unfortunately, the problem of Dementia is not going away; there is no cure, and cases are expected to triple by 2050. According to the World Health Organization close to 36 million people around the globe live with dementia. Dementia is ...click here to read more

Stress…we’ve all felt it before and in short bursts it’s actually good for us. Low levels of stress, once in a while, can help with your mental performance by keeping you alert and motivated. Stress also helps you to stay safe when you encounter a dangerous situation allowing you to react quickly and efficiently. While ...click here to read more

Recent research has shed some light on dementia, particularly in regards to when it is most likely to happen, and the results are very interesting. The two studies, published in the April issue of Neurology have reported that a person’s memory declines at a faster rate in the last 2 ½ years of life than ...click here to read more

Rosmarinus officinalis is the scientific name for the rosemary plant which is native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary is not only used in cuisine as a spice, it has also been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. Rosemary supplements are sold in tincture, fluid extract and capsule form and the dried herb can be steeped ...click here to read more

Are you having sleep problems due to shifts in your work schedule? Or are you suffering from jetlag caused by traveling to another part of the globe? Sleep problems, commonly known as insomnia, can be quite difficult for some people, especially when the amount and quality of rest and mental health is affected. Sleep problems ...click here to read more

Whether you believe it or not, your mental health affects you every day of your life. Your mental health impacts your life in so many ways; it even has an impact on your physical health and performance. If you don’t have a healthy mind, you won’t have a healthy body. Everyone has days where they ...click here to read more

It is no secret the benefits that Omega-3’s has in regards to brain function, but a startling study has shown that the presence of Omega-3’s in daily diet could be more important than you think when it comes to mental health, too. The consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil in particular) has gained wide ...click here to read more

A cup of berries a day could help to keep dementia away. Enjoying a serving or two of recognized brain foods on a daily basis could help to maintain brain health and mental performance. Aging is commonly associated with the deterioration of various parts of our body, including the capacity of our brain to retain ...click here to read more

B12, which is also referred to as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. B12 is required for healthy red blood cells, DNA synthesis, cell replication, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid synthesis and a healthy nervous system. In addition, recent research conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, has found that B12 also plays a ...click here to read more

Drinking alcohol can be stress reliever after a hard day’s work, but for others, having a drink or two isn’t enough. If you are one of those who have to grab a drink every evening, do you know how much you are actually consuming? And have you noticed any difference in your general performance at ...click here to read more

Data has long shown that sleep problems can impact mental health. Recent developments, however, have indicated that sleep deprivation may be impacting society in more ways than originally thought. Many key careers that impact millions are impacted daily by sleep deprivation. Although roughly 30% of Americans claim to have sleeping problems, only about 10% suffer ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Medical Journal Open on February 27, 2012 contains information that anyone with sleep problems and insomnia should be aware of. The study examined the impact of prescription sleep medications, commonly taken for insomnia and sleep problems, on mortality and cancer. The results are frightening. Occasional sleep problems can occur ...click here to read more

Long used as treatment for diabetes, insulin has shown to produce positive effects with regard to memory loss and overall brain function, while now being considered a possible remedy for the impacts of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the world. It impacts memory and cognition, often resulting in with ...click here to read more