Category Archives: Brain Function

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet may help with brain aging as you get older. This statement comes from a new study by a team of researchers in Scotland who set out to determine whether the popular diet affected cognition. The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with health benefits, including cardiovascular health. But this new study ...click here to read more

To the dismay of many, there are people out there that sleep in socks. Those sock sleepers, however, could be onto something. Sleeping with socks is a tale of two extremes: you likely either love it, or you hate it. For example, I can’t stand it. My partner loves it. She has a collection of ...click here to read more

Within the United States, there are at least five million people currently living with age-related dementia, and as the population increases, these numbers are expected to rise. Researchers are working to find answers to why the numbers are increasing and new prevention and treatment methods. One of these new studies was published recently in the ...click here to read more

Blood pressure should drop at night as your body begins to shut down and prepare for sleep. But it might not. If it doesn’t, there could be significant consequences for brain health. Everybody’s blood pressure varies, but it’s generally higher during the day than at night. In some, however, this is not the case; they ...click here to read more

With the pandemic causing many places worldwide to be shut down, cases of depression are increasing. According to recent statistics, the number of people experiencing depressive symptoms is at least three times higher than before the pandemic. It is safe to say that everyone in the world is being affected by the pandemic somehow. And ...click here to read more

We’re firmly entrenched in the dog days of winter, and the season may have sucked every ounce of energy from you. But only you can bring it back. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression brought on by short days and grey skies. This year it can be easily exacerbated by the ...click here to read more

Walking patterns in older adults can predict types of cognitive decline, according to Canadian researchers. The study involved analyzing different patterns in the way patients walk to determine different types of dementia and identify Alzheimer’s disease. The study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University evaluated the walking patterns and brain function of 500 ...click here to read more

Stress is on the rise in America as people try to exist in a country that seems torn apart. The pandemic and the inequities it has further exposed, coupled with political upheaval and unrest, has many Americans feeling more stressed than usual. This can play a significant role in your mental health, but it can ...click here to read more

Have you ever woken up from an intense dream to the feeling that your heart is beating out of your chest? It might seem strange, but the body will react to wherever the mind takes it. Throughout the day, you can feel your heart rate fluctuate. You may notice it pick up when you’re out ...click here to read more

Prediabetes and brain health could be related, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Researchers suggest that people with prediabetes whose blood sugar levels are higher than usual may have an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, included data from the ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found an increased risk of dementia in those who sleep five hours or less a night. The study explored the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and concluded that getting 7-8 hours of sleep could reduce the chance of a decline in mental cognition. ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that people who consume a Mediterranean-style diet have better thinking skills when analyzed. The diet, which consists of mostly green leafy vegetables and is low in meat, has been linked to many health benefits across various studies. These latest findings add to the mounting evidence ...click here to read more

According to a study by Case Western Reserve, patients with dementia are at a significantly increased risk for COVID-19. This risk was found to be even higher for African Americans with dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This study ...click here to read more

You snooze, you… win! If you’re talking about memory, that is. New research shows that afternoon naps can significantly benefit brain function, potentially reducing the risk of age-related memory loss. Good sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of dementia and higher levels of executive function, cognition, memory, and understanding. Afternoon naps may provide ...click here to read more