Category Archives: Brain Function

Older adults who struggle with memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease can find hope in the power of sleep. Recent research suggests that deep, non-REM sleep may provide protection against Alzheimer’s disease, an all too common form of dementia. Those results could prove to be a beacon of hope for sufferers and their families ...click here to read more

Are you looking for a simple way to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease? If so, look no further: performing deep breathing exercises may be the answer. Studies have shown that regular practice of certain breathing techniques can interact with the nervous system to help bolster mental resilience and maintain an ideal level of cognizance ...click here to read more

It’s no secret to most of us that a good night’s sleep helps us feel more rested, energetic, and able to take on the day. However, recent research has revealed that environmental pollutants such as air pollution, heat, carbon dioxide, and noise can all detrimentally affect our quality of sleep, especially for those living in ...click here to read more

Some things happen when you get older; that’s just the way it is. A part of it can be a gradual change in memory and thinking skills. Sometimes it may take a bit longer to focus or pick up on new information. This slowdown doesn’t necessarily indicate anything serious but can be frustrating. The bottleneck ...click here to read more

For some older adults, thinning bones could be an early warning sign of a thinning mind. A new study, featuring more than 3,600 adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia within the next decade. One-third of the participants with the lowest bone mass in ...click here to read more

Studies have found that people with hearing loss are at an increased risk for developing dementia later in life, but there is good news. Wearing and using a hearing aid may help reduce this risk. Today, we’ll explore the connection between hearing impairments and dementia to better understand how properly using a hearing aid can ...click here to read more

Dog and cat owners love their pets. Some even curl up and night and fall asleep alongside them. But doing so could increase the risk for a host of chronic illnesses. It’s not that your dogs and cats will spread disease to you. Instead, they could make it much more difficult to get a good ...click here to read more

Recent studies have revealed that long COVID breathlessness and disturbed sleep may be inextricably linked, with research suggesting the two conditions are intertwined even in those who have recovered from their initial infection. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how disrupted sleep can exacerbate long-term COVID symptoms and offer tips on how to find ...click here to read more

Lowering blood pressure can be beneficial in more ways than one, and recent research has revealed yet another important reason to watch our diet and stay active: mental health. In a new study on the impact of cardiovascular health, researchers found that people with high blood pressure may face an increased risk for poorer psychological ...click here to read more

You know the position you like to fall asleep in every night, but do you know which ones might set you up for a better tomorrow? That may be a little more difficult to know, and depending on who you are and what health conditions you might have, some positions could be a lot better ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and recent studies have shown that it can have a long-term impact on brain health. While it’s normal for blood pressure to rise with age, research suggests that high blood pressure in your 30s can have serious consequences in later life. In fact, ...click here to read more

If you or a loved one has ever been diagnosed with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, then you know just how impactful it can be on your life. While any type of disease such as this cannot be completely prevented or cured, recent research has shown that there may be ...click here to read more

Many people don’t realize that sleep problems can be extremely serious, including causing a high risk of stroke. Recent research indicates that a person’s sleep patterns could have implications for their long-term health. Poor quality or quantity of sleep can wreak havoc on your physical health and mental well-being, and it’s now linked to an ...click here to read more

Everyone’s spent a night or two tossing, turning, and struggling to fall and stay asleep. But it can become a problem if it’s happening regularly. Poor sleep is associated with many conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and depression. Many turn to doctors for prescription drugs to help with their sleep woes, ...click here to read more