Category Archives: Brain Function

Young people tend to take more risks in life, especially when it comes to their safety and well-being. Speeding down highways, bungee jumping off bridges, and even skydiving all seem thrilling, but they also come with the risk of serious injury or death. A new study from Finland has found a correlation with severe head ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes is a serious metabolic condition with a multitude of negative side effects. One of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes is obesity, and many obese individuals also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially dangerous disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. A new study into ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and as the population continues to age, cases of Alzheimer’s disease will continue to rise. Currently, every 66 seconds a person develops Alzheimer’s disease and by 2050, there could be up to 16 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. These numbers reveal the impact ...click here to read more

Most of us have heard about how early infancy offers the best window of opportunity for sensory learning, including sound and other forms of stimulation. We have also been exposed to the notion that as we age, it is common to have difficulty learning. Now a new study is suggesting that it’s possible to reverse ...click here to read more

Over the last two decades, a variety of health benefits have been linked to the Mediterranean diet, and new findings suggest that one of the primary ingredients of the diet, extra-virgin olive oil, can protect against cognitive decline. The Mediterranean diet, which is described as being full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, has ...click here to read more

Falling asleep can be difficult for some. Our minds race, we toss and turn, and we find no benefit in common sleep tricks like counting sheep. Granted, on some nights it’s easier to fall asleep than usual, but most of the time it can be a real struggle. This makes us seek out solutions, with ...click here to read more

Having a high IQ may be a sign that a person has greater intelligence, but new research findings suggest that it may also reveal that a person may live a longer life. The researchers analyzed data from nearly 66,000 people born in Scotland. Participants took IQ tests when they were 11 and were followed either ...click here to read more

Are you tossing and turning every night, trying to get to sleep? Surprisingly enough, you may have the weather to blame for your sleep troubles. A new study revealed that nighttime temperatures are on the rise, which could translate into sleepless nights for you. It has been reported that more and more Americans are reporting ...click here to read more

Obesity is an undesired trait and the cause of several negative health effects that may lead to premature death. Strokes can also be an unwelcome consequence of poor health choices, which obesity is. However, a new study finds that people who are overweight or even mildly obese survive strokes at a higher rate when compared ...click here to read more

Doctors previously believed that certain popular heartburn medications could increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but the latest findings suggest quite the opposite. The study focused on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which were previously believed to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people over the age of 75. The researchers explored data ...click here to read more

Most of us will not hesitate to stuff our faces with chocolate when given the chance, and who would blame use. Chocolate is delicious—perhaps the most delicious food on the planet. The consumption of chocolate even goes back to 1900BC. They not only enjoyed it but believed the cacao seed was a gift from the ...click here to read more

Bradyphrenia is the slowness of thought and a common manifestation of many disorders of the brain. It can also be the side effect of several types of psychiatric medication. Bradyphrenia can be appreciated in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and some forms of schizophrenia. It is also called a psychic akinesia. Those affected often display ...click here to read more

The world of advertising can be a complex and intricate business, and it takes advantage of our senses and emotions to a much greater degree than we normally think. We often brush off ads as temporary product pitches, but according to new research, they are designed to stay in our mind and convince us on ...click here to read more

Minor slip ups in memory as we age are normal, but they can still be troublesome. You forget a birthday, you can’t recall an acquaintance’s name, these little lapses in memory can make day-to-day living a challenge. Of course, if forgetfulness is a regular part of your day, that could signal mild cognitive impairment, which ...click here to read more