Category Archives: Brain Function

Lying in bed wide awake is no fun for anybody, especially when we have a full day the next morning. Often, when we don’t get a restful night’s sleep and we feel grumpy and restless the next day. Besides restlessness, people who suffer from insomnia are much more likely to experience health problems such as ...click here to read more

A new study from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found a significant link between sleep quality and cardiovascular health. The researchers report that even mild sleep disturbances, such as waking up throughout the night or having trouble falling asleep, can be related to increased blood pressure levels. This is a troublesome finding because ...click here to read more

A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find this association exists outside of the effects of sleep apnea. Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregular heartbeat. It can result in symptoms that reduce the quality of life in ...click here to read more

There is a very enjoyable way that you can start improving your memory, according to the latest research findings. If you’re over the age of 50 and are sexually active, you most likely have better memory than someone who is not sexually active. The study was conducted on 6,016 individuals who were all over the ...click here to read more

In the past, research has shown no association between lowering blood pressure and a reduced risk or effect of dementia. There is evidence, though, to show that hypertension in middle age can increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. However, there are some unanswered questions. One of these is exactly what is classified ...click here to read more

Many women experiencing menopause often describe brain fog, but there was not enough evidence to support such claims. Well, additional research findings have just come out which reveal that brain fog in menopause is a real thing. Brain fog is used to describe forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and inability to think clearly. Brain fog as a ...click here to read more

A new study has found that nearly 40 percent of adults taking prescription medications in the United States could be at risk for side effects causing depression and suicide. The research was completed by a team at the University of Illinois’s Chicago campus. The researchers used data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination ...click here to read more

Prescription medications are intended to treat conditions that you have been diagnosed with, but some research suggests that certain medications may have a nasty and unwanted side effect. A recent study suggests that certain medications may increase the risk of developing dementia. Cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are on the rise as the world’s ...click here to read more

As of 2015, 46.8 million people were diagnosed with dementia across the globe and this number continues to rise. Currently, there is no cure for dementia and treatment options are limited, so identifying risk factors for the condition is highly important. If risk factors can be identified, the potential for preventing the disease becomes higher. ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that patients with diabetes and prediabetes who have lower sleep efficiency than the general population also suffer from lower cognitive function. Research on this topic is not entirely new, and this study adds to the previous studies that have shown that sleep disturbances can relate to lower cognitive function in ...click here to read more

Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? And even if you do manage to get some sleep, do you find yourself waking up not feeling refreshed? Many Americans suffer from sleep problems, which is serious. Poor sleep is linked with several different health problems, and that’s why it’s so important you get a good ...click here to read more

As we age, our bodies stop functioning at the same level they used to. We experience aches and pains where there were none before and may notice a significant decrease in energy and stamina. The effects of aging can also take a toll on our brain health. For many, this means simply forgetting where we’ve ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder categorized by snoring and poor breathing quality throughout the night. Sleep apnea, if left untreated, can contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, headaches, and other health problems. The most common treatment for sleep apnea is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. This device is a ...click here to read more

When it comes to aging, there are certain changes that are considered normal and other changes that signal a more serious problem. In regard to memory and thinking, there is some level of decline to be expected, but certain changes regarding memory and brain health could reveal early dementia and should not be avoided. In ...click here to read more