Category Archives: Brain Function

Anxiety can make the walls feel like they are closing in on you. To help deal with it, you might want to think about heading outside. There is plenty of research to suggest that being in nature can help relieve anxiety, calm nerves, and offer relaxing and restorative effects. You might not get the benefit ...click here to read more

New research from the Freemason’s Center for Male Health and Wellbeing (FCMHW) has found a potential link between a type of fat in the blood and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately 60 million adults in the US have a sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most prevalent. The condition causes the ...click here to read more

A recent animal study has shown that an amino acid diet could slow brain degeneration and dementia development. The study was focused on Amino LP7, a supplement containing seven specific amino acids which had previously been shown to improve cognitive function. Dementia is a condition that involves extreme loss of cognitive function and is caused ...click here to read more

A new study has found a relationship between how walking patterns can be affected by lack of sleep. More importantly, the research found that even a few extra hours on weekends could help reduce fatigue-induced clumsiness. Previous research has shown how sleep can affect cognitive tasks, such as holding a conversation, solving math problems, and ...click here to read more

According to a new study, depression symptoms may be reduced by the consumption of various mushroom varieties. The research led by Penn State College of Medicine adds to the mounting evidence showing the health advantages of the superfood. For the study, researchers used diet and mental health data that was previously collected from more than ...click here to read more

There is plenty of research to support that physical health plays a role in dementia risk. A healthy heart generally helps contribute to a healthy brain. But new work indicates that mental health plays a role too. The new study adds to some existing evidence that depression is linked to dementia, and it looks at ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders are pervasive, with approximately one in three adults suffering from mild insomnia. As stress levels rise around the world, insomnia is becoming more prevalent in adults. But a new study led by Monash University has found that getting enough natural sunlight each day could help to reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study ...click here to read more

New research sheds light on an essential connection between exercise and its impact on gut and brain health in patients with Parkinson’s disease. When looking for new ways to treat patients with the condition, it has been standard for many clinicians to only look at the brain. Researchers and neurologists have both tried to improve ...click here to read more

It can be rather simple to downplay the complexity of sleep. Most people, even if they don’t sleep well, take it for granted. When they get tired, they go to bed. Of course, most people know it’s not that easy. Data suggests that most people report having some occasional sleep trouble; it may include falling ...click here to read more

According to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, patients who experience low blood pressure during surgery are at risk for postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium is a change in mental function that can cause confusion after surgery. It’s the most common surgical complication for older adults and it can be caused by ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from anxiety, everyday tasks can be challenging. But a new study has found that in people with pre-existing mental health conditions, including outdoor nature-based activities could help to improve mental health. Researchers from the University of York were able to show through their study that taking part in outdoor nature-based activities ...click here to read more

Everyone has those nights where they just can’t fall asleep. Sometimes getting to sleep isn’t the problem, but staying asleep is. I can’t tell what’s more frustrating: lying in bed wanting to fall asleep but being held back by your racing mind, or suddenly waking up during a restful sleep full of anxiety. When worries ...click here to read more

Stress that’s left unchecked can be dangerous and contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. But many lifestyle behaviors can help to reduce stress, including meditation. A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences found that mental training can reduce the ...click here to read more

New research has found that a history of migraines is associated with peripartum depression and anxiety in mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy. The study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders from Uppsala University in Sweden examined pregnant women who suffered chronic migraines before pregnancy. For the study, researchers surveyed a sample of 4,831 women about ...click here to read more