Category Archives: Brain Function

You may look outside at the snow-covered landscape and decide you’re good right where you are: indoors and warm. But you might be wrong. Plenty of research shows that spending time in green spaces or by the ocean can benefit physical and psychological health. But now there is data to suggest that snowy environments offer ...click here to read more

If you are one of the millions of adults who suffer from insomnia and lower back pain, it may be no surprise to learn that there is a strong causal relationship between them. Research has uncovered an interesting association between persistent insomnia and chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults. Most people are likely to experience some ...click here to read more

Aspartame, the commonly used artificial sweetener found in countless food and beverage products, has been linked to significant mental health impacts, including anxiety. Many of us have grown up with it being part of our diets, but recent research has connected its consumption to mental health issues. Our casual choice to enjoy sugar-free drinks or ...click here to read more

New research is revealing that if you’ve had shingles, you may be more likely to suffer from a stroke or heart attack than those who have not. Anyone who’s ever had chickenpox has the potential for shingles. And while shingles are rather common, they are not taken as seriously as they should be, according to ...click here to read more

As we age, exercise is essential to our physical health and mental health. This can be especially important for older adults, as engaging in physical activity has been linked to increased emotional stability, improved focus and memory recall, better cardiovascular health, and even lowered risk for chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes. But obtaining those ...click here to read more

The holidays can present a wonderful opportunity to slow down and enjoy life. But they also produce a lot of stress leading up to those moments. But guess what? A new study shows that a little bit of stress can be good. Everybody knows that bad chronic stress can contribute to health problems, but there ...click here to read more

According to new research, eating more berries and drinking tea may help you stay mentally sharp longer. A case study of more than 900 adults found that foods featuring antioxidant flavonoids could offer brain benefits to older adults. Flavonoids are found in foods and drinks like berries, leafy green vegetables, tea, wine, and more. The ...click here to read more

Did you know that reading is one of the best exercises for your memory? It’s true! Not only does it keep your mind active and engaged, but it also helps improve brain function among older adults. In fact, a recent study found that adults who read regularly scored better on memory tests than those who ...click here to read more

New research from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) suggests that hypermobile joints may be linked with the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence. The study looked at the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and patients with hypermobility. Psychiatric problems can start before the age of 25, including depression and anxiety. Therefore, it’s important to ...click here to read more

New research led by UNSW Sydney psychologists suggests that exposure therapy and aerobic exercise may help reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. It is common for people with PTSD to be encouraged to try exposure therapy, but up to half of the patients don’t respond to it. This lack of response from patients to exposure ...click here to read more

Have you recovered after setting your clocks back an hour a few weeks ago? Well, the U.S. government is proposing to eliminate the November change altogether, which may be a welcome relief to you. A little more sunlight in the evening through the winter couldn’t do any harm, right? Well, it may. And that’s why ...click here to read more

Over the course of your life, you may have tried to slow your breathing to calm down, focused on your breath, or taken a breath and counted to ten before deciding to get angry. Breathing to control nerves and emotions is something that many have heard of or believe in, and now a new study ...click here to read more

People with PTSD may be more at risk of death from COVID-19, according to a new study. The study found that a person’s mental state can affect their likelihood of surviving the virus. The study focused on PTSD but also found a link between other mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. The findings ...click here to read more

We all know that stress can be a major hindrance to our daily lives, but did you know that it can also harm our eye health? A new study from the University of California, Irvine, suggests stress is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, as it causes damage similar to aging. ...click here to read more