Category Archives: Brain Function

When it comes to memory loss, there are many risk factors including a head injury, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, older age, alcohol consumption, stroke, and other medical conditions. Now researchers are adding prolonged sitting to the list of factors that can increase the risk of memory loss. Prolonged sitting, so far, has been linked ...click here to read more

We live in a world ruled by gadgets. Everywhere we turn, there is some sort of technological device to help us live our life. One device quickly growing in popularity are trackers. It seems like we track everything — our steps, heart rate, and even sleep. Sleep trackers are intended to give you a report ...click here to read more

Urolithiasis (urinary tract stones) have been related to an increased risk of stroke in a new study from Kaohsiung Medical University. It has been shown in previous research that urinary tract stones are often connected with cardiovascular diseases, but there is only limited research on the connection between the stones and stroke. The researchers used ...click here to read more

A sleep study conducted by experts in Seoul, South Korea suggests that sleep quality can indicate future cognitive decline in the elderly. The team of doctors and researchers gathered information from Korean elderly across the nation. Some of these individuals had normal cognition while others had mild cognitive impairment. They were assessed at the beginning ...click here to read more

With the world’s population aging, more and more people are losing their memory. This is why there is a strong focus on finding preventative measures for memory loss, preferably natural remedies. Researchers examined the effects of tai chi on different levels of mild cognitive impairment — a precursor to future more serious memory loss — ...click here to read more

Proteinuria (abnormal proteins in the urine) is a common side effect of stroke, but there is little known about the connection between proteinuria and patients who also suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) following a stroke. Previous studies have hypothesized a 50–92 percent increased risk of stroke with the presence of proteinuria in hypertension patients. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that even one night of bad sleep is enough to impact your brain health — more specifically, increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that a night of bad sleep increases protein build-up in the brain, which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. A build-up of beta-amyloid protein is ...click here to read more

Often, more dangerous than any illness is the potential complications that can arise from it or from its treatment. The most serious of said complications is the potential for brain damage to occur. According to new research, cognitive or emotional difficulties that occur post-illness are as critical in severity as mild brain trauma. The cause ...click here to read more

With temperatures on the rise and the grass looking greener, it’s the perfect time of year to head outdoors. Not only to see spring in bloom but to protect your heart and mind. It is well documented that walking is a beneficial exercise when it comes to heart health and maintaining memory. Some studies have ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, the use of certain medications, often prescribed to treat epilepsy, can increase a patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The results were noticeable after one year of continuous use of the antiepileptic medications. A year of taking ...click here to read more

Stress is rather undefinable. There are different ideas regarding defining stress. “Physical, Mental, or Emotional strain or tension” or “a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual can mobilize.” With growing needs, busy schedules, social demands, etc., stress is growing problem. In some cases, ...click here to read more

You may not realize this, but the secret to a better sex life actually lies in your bed. Sure, the most common place to have sex is in a bed, but research suggests you need to do another habit in bed first to boost your libido. Sleep is an integral part of overall good health, ...click here to read more

A new study following multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has found that doing online meditations can reduce the symptoms of depression and sleep disorders related to the illness. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which the myelin sheath that protects neurons is damaged, interrupting the flow of information to and from the brain. The study ...click here to read more

Getting older is one of the major contributing factors of memory loss. Over time, our ability to recall weakens. For some, this progresses to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and eventually, these individuals no longer have any memory of who they are or the world around them. Another risk factor that researchers and doctors are becoming ...click here to read more