Brain Health

A new study suggests that simple lifestyle changes may delay the onset of or slow down dementia. The researchers found that keeping your brain active through “cognitive training,” controlling your blood pressure, and regular exercise can go a long way in keeping your brain healthy. CEO emeritus of the American Association for the Advancement of ...click here to read more

Getting older is often associated with many negatives, such as decreased physical ability, increased susceptibility to disease, and an overall decline in health. But according to a new study, your mental ability doesn’t have to decline with old age. Researchers at the University of Exeter plus various collaborators state that taking leadership roles at work ...click here to read more

There’s no greater feeling than listening to your favorite song. It brings happiness and enjoyment, and according to a new study, music can have a very powerful and measurable effect on the brain. It doesn’t matter if you listen to classical or pop, your favorite tune will likely trigger a similar type of activity seen ...click here to read more

A cancer diagnosis is one of the worst pieces of news you could get. Nearly every organ in the human body can succumb to cancer cells that not only limit function but can also lead to death. Glioblastoma is a tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and can be life-threatening, depending on ...click here to read more

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been linked to the process of human bonding for the first time in a recent study from Northeastern University. Conditions such as post-partum depression, Parkinson’s disease, addiction, and social dysfunction are all affected by disorders in the dopamine system, meaning that this better understanding could lead to new therapeutic methods. Using ...click here to read more

A recent study conducted by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with King’s College London has revealed that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can rewire the brain and promote healthier neural connections. CBT is a type of talk therapy that aims to change the way patients think and respond to thought and experiences, ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever visited a sauna, you know the experience is very relaxing and soothing. But did you know that saunas can actually improve your heart health – and brain health, too? Numerous studies now point to the fact that sweating in a sauna may be a good way to prevent heart disease, stroke, and ...click here to read more

The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay and has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. As we age, the threat of developing Alzheimer’s increases. Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, researchers are working diligently to uncover more information to combat this life-changing ...click here to read more

Insomnia may cause dysfunction in specific brain regions, according to research findings. In the largest study of its kind, researchers identified differences in brain activity between states of sleep and wakefulness in 44 insomnia patients and 40 participants who had proper sleep. Research lead and study author Daniel Buysse explained, “While patients with insomnia often ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in older adults and accelerated brain tissue loss are linked, according to study findings. The brain naturally shrinks with age, but the study findings suggest that this shrinkage is accelerated in older adults with hearing loss. The researchers used information from an ongoing longitudinal study to compare aging brain changes over time in ...click here to read more

Blood vessels in the retina may be indicative of brain health years before the onset of dementia. The study found that younger people who score low on intelligence tests tend to be at a higher risk for poorer health and a shorter lifespan. The researchers wanted to explore the link between intelligence and brain health, ...click here to read more

Individuals living with a brain injury experience difficulties when it comes to sleeping. Many of these patients may not even be aware that they have sleep problems. The study revealed these patients may experience daytime sleepiness for up to 18 months following the injury. Furthermore, these sleep problems may negatively impact daytime performance at work, ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) may be triggered by the death of myelin-producing brain cells (oligodendrocytes), which causes an autoimmune response against myelin. The findings come from researchers at the University of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine who developed novel mouse models to conduct their study. The researchers found that the death of oligodendrocytes initiates an autoimmune response ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis drug may raise the risk of John Cunningham virus (JCV) resulting in a fatal brain infection. The study found that multiple sclerosis patients taking natalizumab may have a 10 times greater risk of developing a biomarker that indicates the risk of a deadly brain infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML is ...click here to read more