Category Archives: Brain Function

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

Although retirement is often associated with newfound freedoms and opportunities, a recent study has shown that many retirees actually experience a significant decrease in physical activity and an increase in sleep. While there may be various reasons for this shift, it’s important to be mindful of the potential health implications. In order to maintain a ...click here to read more

A recent study has found a link between loud noise and an increased risk of stroke in adults aged 45 and over. The research published in the journal Noise & Health found that people who are regularly exposed to loud sounds are at a higher risk of having a stroke, even if they don’t have ...click here to read more

Have you heard of cognitive reserve? Regardless of whether you have or not, it could be a central figure in how your brain ages. Cognitive reserve is your brain’s ability to improvise, maneuver, and find different routes to accomplishing a task. Kind of like a performance car that can hit another gear to accelerate and ...click here to read more

No matter who you are, where you sleep, or how often you move around at night, there is a right way and wrong way to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation has outlined the best sleeping positions for various types of people to get the most beneficial sleep possible. Whether you’re trying to prevent back pain ...click here to read more

A new study from Taiwan shows that people with a specific type of glaucoma called normal-tension glaucoma may have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. Previous studies have produced mixed results between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s, so researchers focused on this specific type of eye disease. A glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that ...click here to read more

If you want to give your body a better chance at fighting colds, cases of flu, and other infections, you might want to start making sure you’re getting enough sleep. A new study shows that good sleep could boost your immune system. The study found that sleep can influence the environment where white blood cells ...click here to read more

The early bird may get the worm – and better memory and happiness. Researchers found that older U.S. adults who get up before 7 AM and spend more time active every day show better cognition and have fewer depressive symptoms than those who get up later or are less active. Staying active throughout the day ...click here to read more

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is important, but many of us don’t realize just how important it is for the heart. According to new research, the consistency of our sleep habits may be more important for our heart health than the amount of sleep we get. So, if you’re not getting ...click here to read more

If you have type 2 diabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk of dementia. A recent study found that people with diabetes who ate a healthy diet, exercised regularly, and maintained a healthy weight had a 50% lower risk of developing dementia than those who didn’t follow these guidelines. So, if you ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people who are ‘night owls’ are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease than those who are ‘early birds.’ So, if you tend to go to bed late and wake up later in the morning, make sure to be extra vigilant about your health. ...click here to read more

For adults over the age of 55, experiencing nightmares could be a sign of an increased risk for dementia down the road. A new study out of the United Kingdom has found that those who have frequent nightmares during mid-life are three times more likely to develop dementia later in life. While the research is ...click here to read more

According to new research, older adults who contracted COVID-19 are at a much higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that those over 60 who were infected with the virus are at a substantially higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s in the following year than those who did not contract the virus. This is ...click here to read more