Category Archives: Brain Function

Did you know that people who have a sight problem are at a greater risk of developing dementia? A recent study showed that those with vision impairment were more likely to develop dementia than those with normal vision. This is an important discovery, as it could help health professionals better identify and treat those at ...click here to read more

If you like to dance, here is some great news: it may help your brain. A new suggests that Latin dance classes may be more than a great workout and social outlet: they could help your brain. The research indicates that learning the intricate steps of salsa, samba, and merengue may also improve memory. The ...click here to read more

A new study has tracked sleep patterns at all ages, finding that Americans stay up late in their 20s, get the least sleep around age 40, and get the most after they’ve retired from work and/or the kids have flown the nest. The findings were based on more than 11,000 Americans aged six and up ...click here to read more

Playing with pre-school friends can actually reduce the risk of developing mental health problems later in life. Do you remember making friends in pre-school? It may seem like so long ago, but new research suggests that those friendships may have actually been good for your mental health. These findings are the first to provide clear ...click here to read more

According to a new study, poorer sleep quality is linked with greater anger levels. The study, published in Sleep Health: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation, found that people who reported poor sleep quality were more likely to be angry and hostile outside the bedroom. While the findings don’t prove that poor sleep causes anger, ...click here to read more

If you share a bed, you know it can be nice to have the whole thing to yourself occasionally. You can spread out, roll around, and discover some new space. But overall, you’re probably sleeping better when your partner is in bed with you. At least that’s the result of a new study published in ...click here to read more

A recent study by the University of Southern California has found that chronic stress can accelerate the aging of the immune system. All adults face some stress in their lives, and that stress is manageable for most people. But this new study suggests that chronic stress can speed up the immune system’s aging, raising the ...click here to read more

Americans are getting less sleep than ever before, and it’s showing in our health. A recent study found that the average American gets just 6 hours and 21 minutes of sleep a night at age 40 – the least of any age group. It’s no wonder we’re struggling with obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health ...click here to read more

Last week, I found a bag of carrots in my cutlery drawer and my stereo remote in the bathroom. No joke. These things happen. Being absent-minded and misplacing items like keys or even putting something away in the wrong place is an occasional slip-up that everybody makes on occasion. As you’ve been getting older, maybe ...click here to read more

New research suggests that moving more may help to prevent a stroke. It’s no secret that exercise is good for you – it can help keep your weight down, improve your mood, and protect your heart. But you may not know that staying active doesn’t just mean hitting the gym. Moving more throughout your day, ...click here to read more

You’re probably familiar with COPD, but did you know that poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of serious flare-ups? A recent study found that people who sleep poorly are at a 25% to 95% higher risk of developing sudden breathing problems than people who get good quality sleep. These findings suggest that ...click here to read more

As if living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t hard enough, a new study suggests that people with the condition are also more likely to develop dementia and depression. This included both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the tissues around the joints. RA is an autoimmune disease, ...click here to read more

According to new research, how well you sleep might play a role in how well your memory works. This new study suggests that when we sleep, our brain processes and consolidates information from the day’s events, allowing us to strengthen our relational memory. Sleep is an essential part of our lives. It helps us focus, ...click here to read more

Did you know that sleep disorders are common among people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? In fact, up to 50% of patients with RA have some type of sleep problem. However, this does not mean that sleep disorder is a significant issue for these patients. According to a new study published in RMD Open, researchers found ...click here to read more