Category Archives: Brain Function

New findings published in Scientific Reports show that poor aspects of sleep can be a risk factor for heart disease. Individually, they affect heart health, but when combined, poor sleep aspects can increase the risk of heart disease by as much as 141 percent. For the study, researchers from the University of South Florida reviewed ...click here to read more

A new study published in Spinal Cord has found that adults living with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing mental health problems compared to people without the injury. These psychological issues include conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study by a Michigan Medicine team of researchers analyzed ...click here to read more

For older American’s, memory loss is a rising concern, as about 16 million people are suffering from memory impairment, with cases rising steadily. But, a new study from the University of Queensland suggests that a common mineral found in many foods could help boost memory and learning in aging brains. It has previously been reported ...click here to read more

According to a recent study from Oregon State University, nurses who work the night shift are more like to report stress and sleep disturbances. They also have more reported incidences of psychological and physical health symptoms, including PTSD, insomnia, and inflammation. The study involved 392 nurses who were required to report their sleep experiences in ...click here to read more

New research found in the journal eLife suggests that a build-up of iron in the brain may be associated with cognitive decline. A build-up of iron in the brain can result from aging organisms that experience a breakdown in regulatory mechanisms, increasing oxidative stress causing cell damage. Researchers believe the mechanism may explain some age-related ...click here to read more

If you snore, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Apnea Foundation estimates that you’re in the company of about 90 million Americans. Most probably don’t even know it, and the most serious consequence is dealing with a tired, irritable partner the next day. Snoring doesn’t immediately mean you have sleep apnea. If you’re waking up ...click here to read more

New research has found that people who exercise after curtailed sleep have a higher risk of heart disease. The study published in Molecular Metabolism examined participants who underwent an intense bout of exercise after normal and three nights of curtailed sleep. Researchers found that participants who exercised after curtailed sleep had increased heart injury biomarker ...click here to read more

New information is leading experts to believe that lifestyle behaviors that can support heart health may also be beneficial for brain health. Diseases of the brain are on the rise, and they are often associated with many of the same risk factors that cause heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and tobacco use. ...click here to read more

Sleep disorder symptoms are a common issue, and medical experts continuously examine research to fill in knowledge gaps. With an estimated 50 – 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, more information must become available to help with prevention and treatments for those with insomnia or other sleep-related disorders. One such study recently published in ...click here to read more

Stretching and exercise are good for your body, but the benefits don’t stop there. Although all forms of exercise can stimulate improved health, yoga may offer some unique benefits. With its emphasis on breathing practices and mediation, as well as movement, yoga might help reduce anxiety, depression, and stimulate improved cognitive function. Yoga may develop ...click here to read more

I bet you’ve had an eight-hour sleep and still felt tired the next day. In fact, it’s probably happened more than once. Getting eight hours of sleep is seen as the holy grail of sleep duration, but it really isn’t the whole story. Along with getting enough sleep, you also need good quality sleep. And ...click here to read more

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on people’s mental health, with cases of depression among adults tripling over the past two years. But a new study shows how to help those with children reduce feelings of depression. According to a new University of Michigan study, adults who have children in the household have fewer mental health ...click here to read more

New research shows that women with a higher cardiovascular risk in mid-life have a stronger association with a decline in memory skills compared to men. Despite a higher prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in men, the new study suggests that women have a greater risk of cognitive decline. The research published in the American Academy of ...click here to read more

A new laboratory study involving mice has found a link between a commonly used erectile dysfunction drug and abdominal aortic aneurysms. This new information has prompted scientists to indicate that additional research is needed to determine if the medication may have the same effect on people. The medication in question, sildenafil, is commonly used to ...click here to read more