Category Archives: Brain Function

Approximately 795,000 people suffer from strokes every year. They are the third leading cause of death in America. A stroke occurs when blood supply in part of the brain becomes interrupted or severely reduced (called an ischemic stroke), depriving vital brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This is a life-threatening medical emergency that, if not ...click here to read more

It can be scary to think that maybe one day you won’t remember someone’s name, or your own birthday, or who your loved ones are. Unfortunately, as populations continue to grow old, there are more and more people struggling with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. The worst part yet is there isn’t a cure ...click here to read more

Sleeping problems are quite common, so many older adults reach for medications to treat their insomnia. Although insomnia medications may aid in sleep, they do come with a potentially dangerous side effect—they’ve been found to increase the risk of falls. The study reveals that this correlation may be a result of seniors taking these medications ...click here to read more

Exercise is a great way to stay in shape. It can help you lose excess pounds, increase your stamina, and even help you strengthen your bones. But what most people don’t realize is that exercise may also help improve your memory and maintain brain health. According to a new study carried out by researchers in ...click here to read more

It has been debated whether too much alcohol kills brain cells or not. Some would say that it only leads to inebriation, while others say it causes reversible effects on the brain. However, a new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has recently found that alcohol does kill brain stem cells ...click here to read more

The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones, share a few meals and embrace togetherness. But standing in mall line-ups, spending all day in the kitchen cooking, and trying to ensure you have the most perfect holiday season ever can turn you into a festive ball of stress! In theory, the holidays ...click here to read more

The use of essential oils for vertigo can be a great choice for helping to relieve this uncomfortable sensation. Vertigo is the feeling of unbalance or like the world is spinning around you. These feelings of unsteadiness can be the result of an underlying medical condition that affects the central nervous system, or the structures ...click here to read more

Bad news for women who experience or who have gone through menopause: research suggests it could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. The researchers found that metabolic changes occur in perimenopausal women. Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S. are women. The exact mechanisms that link menopause with Alzheimer’s disease are still unknown, but previous studies ...click here to read more

Having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or even waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep again are all characteristics of a common sleep disorder called insomnia. It can sap energy levels, affect your mood, and even have a negative impact on your health. The negative consequences don’t ...click here to read more

Suffering from depression is more serious than being sad from time to time. Depressed patients can suffer from issues with sleep, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, and even have suicidal thoughts. For the most part, major depression has been commonly treated using a single type of medication known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...click here to read more

Memory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and dementia? Here ...click here to read more

As a part of National Epilepsy Awareness Month 2017, we at Bel Marra want to give our readers all the information they need to begin their journey of knowledge. It is estimated that one in 150 people who have uncontrolled seizures will die from a sudden unexpected episode of epilepsy. This statistic could be reduced ...click here to read more

How is your mood? Would you say you’re feeling happy? Or are you sad, angry or even indifferent? The events currently going on in your life can have a large impact on your mood. If you just received good news you’ll probably be feeling happy or excited. If you just experienced a loss you may ...click here to read more

November has been designated National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is a time to spread awareness about this non-degradative disease that affects nearly two million Americans today. To help in this effort, we at Bel Marra have brought you some of your most informative articles on the subject. You will learn about the brain structure ...click here to read more