Category Archives: Brain Function

We have all heard stories about someone we know who was seriously injured by a slip-and-fall and worried about whether or not it would be us next. The sad truth is the risk of injury after a fall only increases as we age and can be doubly as likely if we also suffer from cognitive ...click here to read more

What is insomnia? Well, if you’re one of the many Americans who can’t sleep at night and find yourself unable to stay asleep or have trouble falling asleep, that is a good indication you may have insomnia. A good night’s sleep is nature’s best medicine. But unfortunately, many Americans find it difficult to get their ...click here to read more

Stress is something that seems unavoidable in life, yet we are constantly being cautioned by medical practitioners to avoid it as much as possible. Stress has often been associated with issues in the cardiovascular system, but new research points to its effects on cognitive health, as well. To function optimally, the brain needs a balance ...click here to read more

A water expert has revealed that dehydration may contribute to memory loss. Dr. Jide Owolana explained that along with staying well hydrated to reduce the risk of memory loss, we should also cut back on our consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol. There are many health risks associated with dehydration including mood swings, reduction in ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can affect a person’s sleep including stress levels, medical conditions, chronic pain, and environmental factors like lighting and temperature, for example. Diet also plays a large role in our ability to fall asleep. Eating the right food can lead to a good night’s rest, while eating the wrong food may ...click here to read more

While pregnancy and childbirth still contain many mysteries to the medical community and general population, some conditions that occur during pregnancy are beginning to offer potential predictors for health after giving birth. One such condition is preeclampsia, which causes organ damage to the liver or kidneys. It occurs in three to five percent of all ...click here to read more

Nocturnal polyuria (nighttime urination) is a real problem for many of us. Throughout the night, you may be prompted to get out of bed to urinate. Because of this constant waking and sleeping, you’re left tired and groggy the following day. A new study is offering up a new method to properly diagnose nocturnal polyuria. ...click here to read more

Strokes remain one of the few medical conditions with an uncertain recovery prognosis. The way a stroke will affect an individual in the long term is highly dependent on how severe the affliction was and on the medical history of the patient who suffered it. Much of the recovery process still relies on chance, however. ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the sufferer to experience a loss of breath for short periods while asleep. Many times, the condition can go undiagnosed simply because the person is unaware that they have it, as it occurs during sleep. This is especially true for people who sleep alone and who ...click here to read more

Close to 70 percent of Americans have difficulty sleeping at least once a week, but breathing exercises for sleep can be a simple and safe way to deal with the frustration of not getting enough rest. Have you ever spent hours staring up at the ceiling in the middle of the night when you should ...click here to read more

In recent years, scientists have discovered a much deeper connection between the gut and the brain than what was believed to exist before. The truth of the matter appears to be that the health of either the brain or the stomach has an impact on the other. A new study has found evidence that shows ...click here to read more

Depression can come on completely out of the blue for some of us and for others, it has a more direct link to what’s going on in our lives at that time. Many elderly patients who are experiencing severe pain are also diagnosed with depression. This can be caused by several factors, including mobility issues ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is a fairly common condition affecting breathing patterns during sleep. It causes a person to repeatedly stop breathing for short intervals of time through the night, which can lead to decreased oxygen in the blood, having detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system and the brain. In the past, research efforts surrounding obstructive ...click here to read more

If you’re like most people, you occasionally enjoy some alcohol. Whether it’s with a meal or in celebration, alcohol is often consumed with others. It can affect the body and its systems, doing everything from slowing down motor functions and causing sleepiness to even impairing memory. Starting with your first glass of alcohol, your brain ...click here to read more