Category Archives: Brain Function

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

Whether you’re a stomach sleeper, fetal position sleeper, or you toss and turn all night, how you sleep and your sleep habits reveal important information about your health. Your sleep habits can reveal underlying sleep problems, possible causes for your poor sleep, along with other elements from your health such as your diet. Here are ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing stops and starts during sleep. The condition has the potential to become highly dangerous, as the lack of oxygen can eventually cause serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. In this line of thinking, it has been proposed that obstructive sleep apnea may play a role in causing and worsening cardiovascular ...click here to read more

You’re often advised to lower your cholesterol levels because it can result in a heart-related complication. But studies have revealed that having high cholesterol may contribute to a higher Alzheimer’s disease risk. The findings were published in Nature Chemistry and they describe how cholesterol in the brain may act as a trigger for toxic clusters ...click here to read more

Although migraine headaches are the most common type of chronic headache syndrome, the exact cause and biological mechanisms behind them remain mostly unknown. Previous research has discussed the possibility of emotional disturbances as a potential cause, though the association remains shaky. A new study looked into this hypothesis further, examining whether the intensity of the ...click here to read more

There is a long list of health problems associated with sugar consumption including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cavities, and some cancers. There are many campaigns and health warnings out there that promote the reduction of sugar consumption, as it poses major risks to health. The latest research findings suggest another serious health problem could ...click here to read more

No doubt that the weather is getting warmer, and although this allows us to enjoy being outdoors during the day, it can make sleeping quite uncomfortable. It’s difficult to sleep well when you’re hot and sweating. You find yourself tossing, turning, and feeling damp. And if this continues night after night, you could be losing ...click here to read more

Migraine headaches are prevalent in 12 percent of the population in the United States and are the most common type of chronic headache worldwide. A recent field of study surrounding migraines has attempted to explore the possible connection between migraines and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, under the belief that migraines may result in an increased ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when there is a frequent obstruction in the upper airways, causing a person to temporarily stop breathing in their sleep. It’s the most common form of sleep breathing disorder, affecting nine percent of men and four percent of women. If the issue is left untreated, it can cause cardiovascular, cerebral, and ...click here to read more

Our memory is categorized into long-term and short-term. Short-term memory is used for immediate goals such as daily tasks or remembering someone’s name or to send an e-mail. Depending on how important the information in your short-term memory is, it may become part of your long-term memory. As we age, short-term memory can weaken and ...click here to read more

Over the past several decades, the treatment options for stroke patients have evolved to the point where the number of stroke survivors has increased by 68 percent. The two most effective treatments are intra-arterial therapies and intravenous thrombolysis. Both are reperfusion therapies, which allow blood flow to be restored through a blocked artery or vein. ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to get to sleep each night, there is a simple trick you can try. To get a good night’s sleep, you need time to unwind or you could end up struggling with combatting the stress of daily life. Research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Occupational Health noted that after ...click here to read more

Pain, particularly chronic pain, has been a hot topic of discussion lately. While chronic pain often leaves patients with few answers and even fewer treatment options, researchers continue to work adamantly in the hope of discovering new mechanisms that can explain this medical phenomenon. One strain of chronic pain researchers are especially interested in is ...click here to read more