Category Archives: Brain Function

As we get older, many of us begin to forget things.  Memory loss associated with aging is nothing to be concerned about, however, dementia is cause for concern.  Dementia is a loss of brain function that is caused by a number of diseases.  Dementia negatively affects an individual’s memory, thinking, language, judgement and behaviour. Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease, or AD, is a chronic and debilitating disorder that starts with occasional forgetfulness and eventually progresses into confusion, irritability, severe memory loss, intellectual disturbances, dramatic personality changes and ultimately an inability to function on one’s own. In addition, it reduces one’s lifespan considerably. Even more tragic is the fact that 10% of the ...click here to read more

If you have ever lost a love one, you have probably gone through the grieving process.  Bereavement is the term used for the grief that most people experience when they suffer a significant loss.  Up until recently, the grieving process was considered a “normal” human response to loss.  However, it could be considered a psychiatric ...click here to read more

We know that it’s important to keep your body active. But now scientific researchers are posing an argument for keeping your mind just as active. They are saying a diet of mental stimulation may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Research scientists at the University of California have discovered that people who read and play ...click here to read more

Every night when people tuck themselves into bed, many have difficulty falling asleep. Tossing and turning through sleepless nights can be frustrating and have serious implications on your daily life. Thankfully, however, many of the causes of insomnia are easily treatable. It’s important to recognize that when it comes to sleeping and insomnia, there is ...click here to read more

There’s yet another reason for smokers to consider quitting. New research indicates that there are more benefits in attempting to quit smoking than may have been originally thought. A recent study shows patients who used a nicotine patch experienced improvements in their long-term memory capabilities and other cognitive areas. The study conducted by the Vanderbilt ...click here to read more

What is one of the best ways to save your brain?  New research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that regular physical activity may be the best answer.  In short, a quick jog may help to fend off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that is ...click here to read more

For centuries scientists around the world have tried to uncover the secrets to health and longevity. Countless studies have been conducted comparing the health of those who are married to those who are single. A lot of data indicates being married is a key to good health; however, recent studies are casting some doubt. Back in the ...click here to read more

Feeling sad, miserable, or “blue” for lengthy periods of time? You could be one of millions suffering from depression. Depression levels are on the rise across the world.  The World Health Organization (WHO) states that by the year 2020, depression will be the second largest contributor to the global burden of disease. Depression is a ...click here to read more

It’s one of the top 10 causes of death in North America.  So it makes sense that everything possible is being done to try and slow down or prevent this progressive form of dementia. Prevention could be as easy as making a few alterations to your diet. Researchers with the University of Pittsburg Medical Center ...click here to read more