Category Archives: Brain Function

Sleep is no doubt an important part of an overall healthy life study, yet the amount of time sleeping has dropped significantly in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Sixteen percent of men and about 25 percent of women experience insufficient sleep. This lack of sleep may not only be making us feel unrested ...click here to read more

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without having a period. While this time in a woman’s life does come with many biological changes, a new study finds that the brain of menopausal women uses less energy, a characteristic similarly seen with Alzheimer’s disease patients. ...click here to read more

Males and females have obvious differences in appearance and anatomy, but they’re thought to function more or less at an equal level. But according to a new study, stress may have a dramatically different effect on male and female brains. A new report from Rockefeller University, NY, has found differences in the brains of male ...click here to read more

Good news egg lovers: eggs are super good for your health. That’s right, if you wake up and enjoy an egg, or really have an egg any time of the day, you are taking the necessary steps to maintain proper brain function. It’s no surprise that our brains can deteriorate as we age, and with ...click here to read more

Your digestive tract is filled with millions of bacteria that help to break down and digest food to increase their absorption by the body. Some microorganisms are also vital for synthesizing vitamin B and K, needed for various metabolic and homeostatic operations. However, this collection of bacteria has recently been linked to a neurodegenerative condition ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve seen or heard about bedtime or sleepy teas. These teas promise to help you relax and promote sleep. Some people swear by them, while others are skeptical. Is this just a classic case of the placebo effect? It’s hard to know for sure, but that’s why we present you with the facts ...click here to read more

It is currently estimated that about 17 million children and adults in the United States are lived with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and the month of October has been designated as National ADHD Awareness Month. In order to do our part, we have compiled a list of ADHD-related articles. ADHD confirmed as a brain ...click here to read more

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and it is a time for raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and supporting mental health efforts. We at Bel Marra believe that mental health is an important issue that doesn’t get much recognition, so we have taken the time to compile a list of ...click here to read more

Agitated depression is a common mental illness among the elderly and is often described as a state of both depressive symptoms and mania. People who suffer from agitated depression are often irritable, have insomnia, panic attacks, or have suicidal thoughts. Unlike other depressive conditions, agitated depression can be rather severe and debilitating. The best agitated ...click here to read more

Getting regular exercise helps to maintain weight, strengthen bones, and even reduces your risk of some cancers. While most people want to get out and do some physical activity, allocating the time for it is the challenge. Physical health may not be the only benefit of getting regular exercise. A new landmark study has revealed ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from a leaky bladder? Are you constantly looking for the nearest bathroom? Do you become anxious at the thought of leaving your house in fear of an accident? If this sounds like you, rest assured that you’re not alone. There are many people who share these fears, anxieties, and stresses. Although bladder ...click here to read more

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting our ability to remember and think. The condition can be so pronounced that daily functioning, like the ability to cook for yourself and managing finances, can be negatively affected. An estimated 46.8 million people were living with dementia in 2015, with this number ...click here to read more

Our brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body, as literally every aspect of our lives would not be possible without it. Our brains control how we walk and talk and even shape our personality. You would not be you if it wasn’t for your brain. This is why protecting your head ...click here to read more

Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the most distressing things that can happen. One of the most aggressive types of cancer occurs in the brain called glioblastoma. This type of cancer can develop at any age but occurs more often in older adults. The cancer is very difficult to cure as it tends to ...click here to read more