Category Archives: Brain Function

Although it’s one of the top pieces of advice from sleep specialists, sticking to a sleep schedule is a lot easier said than done. For example, we’re one week into daylight savings time and I, for one, am simply not ready for sleep at my “bedtime.” And honestly, the last thing I want to do ...click here to read more

Inflammation in the brain may put patients at risk for dementia, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. Previous research has indicated a link between inflammation in the brain and many disorders including depression, psychosis, and multiple sclerosis, but until this new study, dementia had not been connected. Inflammation is the body’s response ...click here to read more

Research has shown that retirement is often associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, little was known about the motivation factors that could make someone more susceptible to such a decrease in mental health until now. New research has found a possible link between retirement and cognitive decline. According to a new study ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Your ears are the gateway to the sounds that surround you. The voices of loved ones, snow crunching between your feet, birds singing, and vehicles of all sizes screaming by, honking in support of striking teachers. But sometimes you just want to shut it all out so you strap on a pair of headphones to ...click here to read more

Do you stick to a consistent sleep schedule during the week then let it go on the weekend? If you do, you might want to keep reading. You hear a lot about sleep hygiene and the importance of setting a regular sleep schedule. But how important is it? A new study is showing it can ...click here to read more

Memory tends to slip a bit with age. Although it can be alarming, it doesn’t necessarily indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s. But it doesn’t mean you aren’t walking towards a diagnosis. On its own, memory loss is not enough to guarantee a dementia diagnosis. Most people experience some degree of normal, or accepted, memory slippage. It’s ...click here to read more

Adults who consume lower amounts of fruits and vegetables have a higher risk of anxiety disorder, according to a new study. Researchers from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging have found that the prevalence of anxiety disorders is linked to the intake of fruits and vegetables. Lead author of the study Karen Davison spoke about ...click here to read more

When you get busy, your friends are usually the first to go. You stop seeing them, and when you run into them at the grocery store and decide a meet-up is due, it almost never materializes. Your spouse, partner, or family members can fall aside too. Your partner may turn into a punching bag for ...click here to read more

We all make mistakes; some people are just better at dealing with them. If you beat yourself up over a lost job, an argument with a loved one, or blame yourself for a major loss, the stress could be harming your health and wellbeing. When things go wrong, it can hurt. But if you can’t ...click here to read more

Sugary coffee drinks are tempting for many people, but they could be the cause of various health issues including poor sleep quality. A small U.S. study found that women who consume energy drinks and high-calorie coffee beverages tended to have more sleep problems compared with those who didn’t consume the drinks. “Young adulthood is a ...click here to read more

Gut health can be exhausting. Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented this, fiber that—it’s a lot. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a diet that took care of all of that for you? Well, there is. You’re probably familiar with it, too. New research has just added another notch onto the belt of the Mediterranean diet—gut health. ...click here to read more

Poor sleep has been shown to increase the risk level of heart disease, and new research is helping to explain the connection. The study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center is providing new insight into how sleep quality can affect the quantity and type of food that women consume when sleep deprived. Previous studies have ...click here to read more

If you’re used to spending the night alongside your lover but they can’t be there, getting a good night’s sleep can be tough. But a new study is showing a simple sniff of your special someone’s shirt can send you into slumber. In fact, your lover’s scent just might work as well as melatonin, the ...click here to read more