Category Archives: Brain Function

According to a new study, people who consume an unhealthy diet are more likely to suffer from depression. So, if you’re trying to watch your waistline, you may also want to watch your mental health. The research from Macquarie University analyzed data from 169 adults aged 17 to 35 and found that those who consumed ...click here to read more

Sleep trackers are all the rage these days and for good reason. They claim to help you get a better idea of how much sleep you’re actually getting each night and identify patterns in your sleep habits. This information can then be used to encourage you to make positive changes in your sleeping routine. But ...click here to read more

You could be at risk for a stroke. Your age and family history may have you at a higher risk than others, and that can be scary, especially because you can’t turn back the clock or revise your ancestry. There are, however, several other stroke risk factors that you can influence – as long as ...click here to read more

We all know that sleep is important for our health, but what is the best way to get the most benefit from our slumber? Is it more important to get a good night’s sleep each night or to sleep longer overall? Today, we’ll look at the research on the quality of sleep vs. sleep duration ...click here to read more

Family feasting season is on the horizon, and if you’re in Canada, it has already started. But if you reside in the United States, perhaps you’re thinking about who to invite and what they’re bringing for the holiday season. Just thinking about it might stress you out. The cost, the planning, and the prep can ...click here to read more

Many adults in the United States only get an average of five hours of sleep a night, which according to new research, may be linked with multiple chronic diseases. This lack of sleep not only puts your health at risk, but also your quality of life. You can do many things to get more sleep, ...click here to read more

Depression is a serious mental health condition that can cause long-term adverse effects, such as dementia, if left untreated. Now research suggests that the timing of the treatment for depression may help to decrease the risk of dementia later in life. Read on to learn more about this finding and how you can get help ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed the days are much shorter, darker, and colder than they were just a few weeks ago. Waking up in the dark is no fun. For some, it can be a real challenge. As fall ushers in a major change from the long summer days, some begin struggling ...click here to read more

As the days get shorter, many people find themselves dealing with depression more than usual. A new study has found that this phenomenon may be due to seasonal depression, which affects an estimated 5 – 10% percent of adults in the United States. The good news is that there are ways to cope with the ...click here to read more

It’s harder for your body’s immune system to protect you when you don’t get good sleep. Why? Because sleep deprivation is closely associated with higher levels of inflammation. When you’re experiencing high levels of inflammation for extended periods, the risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more increase. Sleep deprivation is associated ...click here to read more

Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So, if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of stress in your life? A new study has found that one way to reduce stress is to eat together as a family. The American Heart Association looked at data from a study of families and found that parents were less stressed when they ate regular meals ...click here to read more

According to a new study from Brazil, adults who followed a vegetarian diet were twice as likely to experience depression than meat eaters. While the study’s authors say that their findings shouldn’t be cause for alarm for people who follow a vegetarian diet, they suggest that further research is needed to determine why this link ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that people with schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those without mental illness. While the correlation between the two conditions has long been known, researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause. The study’s authors say that more research is needed to better understand the ...click here to read more