Category Archives: Brain Function

Sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that is highly under-recognized and undertreated in people with heart disease and high blood pressure. A new scientific statement helps shed light on the condition and the increased awareness that healthcare experts are urged to take in patients with the common conditions. The statement published in the American Heart ...click here to read more

According to a new study, adults over the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are twice as likely to die from suicide compared to older adults who do not suffer from dementia. This risk was shown to be particularly elevated in the first 90 days following a dementia diagnosis. ...click here to read more

Fish oil gets a lot of traction for its potential effects on heart health, but what can it do for your mental health? A new study has found that supplementing with omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be able to support mental health and improve mood. Mental health and heart health are associated, ...click here to read more

It’s become a natural reflex to put on a pair of earphones or earbuds every day. Whether you’re tuning into a Bluetooth television, listening to a podcast, playing your favorite song, or participating in a virtual meeting, these personal audio devices are turning into bodily extensions. After all, they are extremely convenient. They let you ...click here to read more

New research has found that people with multiple health conditions are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety later in life. Published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, the study found that patients with respiratory conditions needed more mental health support. The European study started because over a quarter of adults registered with ...click here to read more

A vaccine for one of the most pressing future health issues could be on the way, and the world is excited. It’s been a pretty big year for vaccines. The global community scrambled together to come up with, and rollout, a vaccine to help curb the cutting pandemic. Other researchers have recently released trial results ...click here to read more

According to a new study, tai chi may help stroke survivors by relieving anxiety and depression. Researchers believe it may also improve sleep, a vital step for stroke recovery. The study presented at EuroHeartCare examined the feasibility of using tai chi in people who had previously experienced a stroke. A total of 11 participants were ...click here to read more

Those who only get six hours of sleep a night or less may be at a higher risk for dementia later in life. According to a new study of British adults, people in their 50s and 60s were found to need more sleep. The study published in Nature Communications included information analyzed by the French ...click here to read more

Do you get a daily reminder from your partner that you snore all night and keep them awake? Consider yourself lucky. One, because they are being polite. They could also be alerting you of a potentially severe health problem. Regular snoring, which you may not even notice, could be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. ...click here to read more

While the world went into lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experienced lower sleep quality due to higher stress and anxiety levels. A new study from Washington State University used twins to find the outcome of stress and anxiety on sleep during the first few weeks of the pandemic. For the study, researchers surveyed ...click here to read more

Adults that have trouble getting to sleep, compared to other patterns of insomnia, have been found to have a higher risk for cognitive impairment later in life. A study from the University of Michigan found the associated risk in adults for up to 14 years after the sleep disorder initially begins. The study analyzed data ...click here to read more

The physical and the mental are connected in nearly every way. And if you’ve got an overactive bladder, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Even though an overactive bladder (OAB) is a physical issue resulting in frequent urges to urinate, the constant fear of wetting yourself or being too far from a bathroom at ...click here to read more

For many Americans, arthritis pain can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep. To make it worse, the act of tossing and turning can aggravate arthritis symptoms and increase the level of joint pain. Studies have shown that there tends to be a reciprocal relationship between poor sleep and pain. The less sleep ...click here to read more

With depression cases on the rise, researchers are focusing on a possible link with circadian rhythm. Researchers believe that people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing. A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has found that people who are genetically programmed ...click here to read more