Category Archives: Brain Function

Research shows that exercise may effectively treat long-haul COVID symptoms such as diabetes and depression. Many people who have had COVID report long-term symptoms well after the virus first appeared. Studies show that COVID can cause depression and increase blood glucose levels to the point where people develop diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition common ...click here to read more

Mental health struggles in winter are discussed regularly. The darkness, cold temperatures, and snow can all contribute to isolation and depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly affects people in the winter. But the summer doesn’t always lend itself to mental health either. Particularly for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or addiction issues. ...click here to read more

New research has defined modifiable risk factors that have the most significant influence on dementia. According to scientists, nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. are connected to low physical activity, obesity, and high blood pressure. As these are easily modifiable risk factors, these findings suggest that a large portion of dementia cases ...click here to read more

A new study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women. Many health issues are associated with the menopause transition, including sleep apnea and joint pain. Since the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to ...click here to read more

New research has found that people who are more physically active are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who are less physically fit. The risk reduction was associated with the level of one’s fitness, meaning it is not an all-or-nothing proposition. The study, which will be presented at the American Academy of ...click here to read more

Stress is a common factor in many health outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), but the exact mechanism is poorly defined. Psychological stress has been linked with AFib both as an initiator and heightener of this condition. A diagnosis of AFib often leads to increased anxiety, which can result from psychological distress or suicidal ideation, among ...click here to read more

A new nationwide study has found that hospitals report more patients needing mental health services during periods of extreme heat during emergency department visits. During summer days with higher-than-normal temperatures, visits for mental health-related conditions rise, including anxiety and stress disorders, substance use, and mood disorders. The Boston University School of Public Health study obtained ...click here to read more

COVID-19 has impacted people in many ways, including their mental health. It is widely known that the virus can take a heavy toll on the body, but new research shows that patients are also 60% more likely to suffer mental and emotional problems in the year following their infection. Problems being reported by COVID patients ...click here to read more

Evidence is quickly mounting to show a direct link between sleep and heart disease, and the research is showing just how significant the risk may be. Over time, those who have insomnia also show many unhealthy habits that can hurt the heart, including higher stress levels, less motivation, low physical activity, and unhealthy food choices. ...click here to read more

According to research from the University of Michigan, Duke University, and the University of Auckland, preventing mental disorders in young people may help to reduce or delay the onset of dementia as they age. The study helps to outline how investing in good mental health care for young people can help to reduce the burden ...click here to read more

Mental health can affect how we think, feel, and cope with life. It can also help determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. So, maintaining mental health is crucial to stabilizing constructive behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. A new study is helping to outline a new way to help foster mental health ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that the pace that someone may walk and memory loss could predict the risk of dementia in later life. Experts found that people with Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) are also at an increased risk of cognitive impairment and experience higher mortality rates. MCR is a syndrome ...click here to read more

New findings published in Scientific Reports show that poor aspects of sleep can be a risk factor for heart disease. Individually, they affect heart health, but when combined, poor sleep aspects can increase the risk of heart disease by as much as 141 percent. For the study, researchers from the University of South Florida reviewed ...click here to read more

A new study published in Spinal Cord has found that adults living with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing mental health problems compared to people without the injury. These psychological issues include conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study by a Michigan Medicine team of researchers analyzed ...click here to read more