Category Archives: Brain Function

A Spanish study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology states that most women with fibromyalgia say they have memory problems and can’t concentrate, and the majority also suffer from anxiety and depression. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory, and mood issues. ...click here to read more

We often take for granted how easy it is for us to control our bodies. It’s something we don’t really think about at all. Our ability to willingly contract our muscles, see the world through our eyes, and even control our bowel movements are things that just happen effortlessly. However, there is a disease that ...click here to read more

It is generally accepted that lifestyle-related diabetes patients are at an increased risk of developing dementia. Scientists and researchers are dedicating a lot of effort to understand this connection in the hopes of finding new treatments for both of these. Currently, in Europe, approximately 54 million people are living with type 2 diabetes (lifestyle related), ...click here to read more

Experiencing a headache can ruin anyone’s day: it’s painful, annoying, and can prevent you from enjoying your day. But what most people don’t realize is that there are several different kinds of headaches, each with their own unique set of qualities and triggers. This also extends to treatment options, as not all headaches are treated ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. While some cases can be attributed to genetic inheritance or environmental factors, the majority of cases are considered idiopathic—having no specific cause. However, chemists from Konstanz sought out to develop a complex series of experiments that examined the effects of changing a single ...click here to read more

March 26 is Purple Day for Epilepsy, a day where people come together to raise awareness. To help increase awareness of this important condition, we have compiled a list of relevant topics dealing with issues such as diabetes, cataracts, and their relation to epilepsy. Over the past eight years, purple day has become a global ...click here to read more

When it comes to medicine, we know not to take a drug that causes drowsiness during the day or before driving. The best example of this is medication for the common cold, conveniently divided into pills for the day (keeping your symptoms at bay without making you drowsy) and pills for the night (intended to ...click here to read more

Of the most common neurodegenerative diseases affecting humans, Alzheimer’s disease ranks at the top. It essentially strips a person, albeit over a long period of time, of what makes them human—robbing their cognitive abilities. Its origins are still relatively unknown—all we know is that some people have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s and that other ...click here to read more

The fight against Alzheimer’s disease is one that has been raging for decades now, and unfortunately, we have only learned a limited amount in all the years of research on the subject. While it is poorly understood, we are confident that about 70 percent of the risk attributed to developing the disease is genetic. Other ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered the molecular basis and a potential treatment for inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease with frontotemporal dementia (IBMPFD) by using genetically engineered fruit flies. IBMPFD is an inherited disorder that primarily affects the brain, bones, and muscles. Individuals with the disorder show progressive muscle weakness ...click here to read more

When the blood flow to an area of your brain is inhibited, you experience a stroke. The lack of blood causes your brain cells to starve for oxygen, ultimately resulting in their death. A massive stroke, however, is more serious and results in severe brain damage or death. By massive we mean that a huge ...click here to read more

While we know how important it is to keep our body in shape, exercising our mind is just as important for preserving our brain’s health. So, how can we ensure our minds are getting the workout they need? Here are seven tips to help you keep your mind in shape. Seven tips for a healthier ...click here to read more

March is Multiple Sclerosis Month, and to help raise awareness about the condition, Bel Marra Health has gathered five of our most informative articles featuring information on an MS diet, multiple sclerosis risk factors, brain shrinkage, and more. Multiple sclerosis patients may improve working memory and brain connectivity through magnetic stimulation Researchers are reporting that ...click here to read more

March 13 to 19 was Brain Awareness Week, a global celebration launched by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. In recognition, Bel Marra Health has gathered articles with a focus on brain health that include information on blood clots in the brain, brain fog, ADHD, and more. What causes blood clots in the brain? All ...click here to read more