Category Archives: Brain Function

When the blood flow to an area of your brain is inhibited, you experience a stroke. The lack of blood causes your brain cells to starve for oxygen, ultimately resulting in their death. Where a stroke occurs in the brain determines what kind of damage will occur. There are several different types of stroke including ischemic ...click here to read more

Epilepsy, characterized by seizures, is a neurological condition and is the fourth most common type of neurological disorder. It affects people irrespective of their ages. Purple day is held on March 26th every year to spread awareness of this neurological condition worldwide. An estimated 50 million people have epilepsy worldwide, and 50 percent of these ...click here to read more

Many of us suffer from poor sleep. Whether we have difficulties falling asleep or remaining asleep, it seems we are all complaining about our lack of sleep or poor sleep. There are a lot of factors that come into play that affect our sleep. Stress, medical conditions, psychological disorders, and even diet can all affect ...click here to read more

In the past, research has shown that the development of dementia later in life is connected to type 2 diabetes and depression, respectively. A new study, however, has shown for the first time that the risk of developing dementia is even higher if a patient is predisposed to type 2 diabetes as well as depression. ...click here to read more

As we age, our chances of forgetting things increases. Forgetting things is common, but when does it become a cause for concern? According to statistics, 40 percent of people over the age of 65 have age-related memory impairment. But when this memory impairment becomes severe, mild cognitive impairment is caused, which over time can lead ...click here to read more

Stress is one of those inevitable annoyances in life. We hear about it all the time. Are we too stressed? Are we managing our stress in the right way? What if our stress levels are actually affecting those around us too? A new study has shown that stress can actually be contagious. Thankfully, it appears ...click here to read more

When it comes to sleep recommendations, it is advised that we get between seven to nine hours of sleep. Sleep is an important part of maintaining overall good health, as it helps grow muscle, repair tissue, synthesize hormones, maintain a healthy weight, and improve memory. It’s hard to get enough sleep nowadays, and unfortunately, many ...click here to read more

This Brain Awareness Week, we focus on bringing you information on foods for brain power, brain stem stroke, cerebral atrophy (shrinking of the brain), the link between Alzheimer’s disease and a protein diet, and catatonic depression, which causes an individual to display abnormal behavior. Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide campaign conducted in the third ...click here to read more

As we begin Sleep Awareness Week, our weekly roundup focuses on articles related to sleep-related problems and treatments for the same. The topics covered include information on the causes and treatment options of terminal insomnia, menopause and insomnia, and central sleep apnea. We have also published articles on essential oils for sleep and simple tricks ...click here to read more

Alcohol and memory loss are very closely related to one another. People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis are more likely than those who only drink moderately to develop early-onset dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions as they get older. A French study conducted earlier this year showed a strong correlation between ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline is an unfortunate medical reality that can affect any one of us as we age. It is also one of the primary symptoms associated with degenerative conditions such as dementia. There are ways to combat this eventuality, however. We have all heard the phrase “use it or lose it” when it comes to ...click here to read more

Memory loss and dementia risk could be detected by observing the eyes of a patient, according to a new study. The study that discovered the link was carried out by researchers to find out whether there was a link between retinal damage and cognitive decline. The idea was based on the similarity between the blood ...click here to read more

National Multiple Sclerosis Month is observed each year in March, with the aim of creating a better understanding about the neuro-degenerative disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) disease and encourage those suffering from it to make educated healthcare decisions. This month, we at Bel Marra hope to build public awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) through articles ...click here to read more

Dementia has been found to be associated with elevated uric acid levels, with the risk of vascular dementia and mixed dementia being higher. A study published recently in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases claims that higher serum uric acid levels indicate a greater risk of dementia for elderly persons. Dementia and Its Types Dementia ...click here to read more