Category Archives: Brain Function

Fasting is a term used to abstain from all food, drink, or both. In western culture, going hungry is often seen as a travesty, with all efforts made to provide food to those who need it most. But there are many cultures who perform a ritualistic type of fasting for spiritual reasons. While choosing not ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

Video games have been a part of popular culture for decades now and show no signs of slowing down. However, there is still a strong stigma attached to playing games, as they are viewed by some as being childish or a waste of time. A new study conducted by Université de Montréal in cooperation with ...click here to read more

We are all forgetful from time to time, but there are certain things that we would never forget, like the place where we grew up and the faces of the people closest to us. However, this isn’t the case for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressively debilitating disease that causes those affected to lose ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea patients use a CPAP device to improve symptoms of the sleep disorder. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is delivered through the use of a mask worn while the individual sleeps. The mask provides continuous air through the nose or mouth to keep airways open from better sleeping. Research now suggests that this ...click here to read more

The most commonly occurring type of stroke, ischemic strokes happen when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. Read on to learn the about the different types of ischemic strokes, what causes them, symptoms to look out for, and how they are treated. Prevalence of ischemic stroke Approximately 795,000 people in the United ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to affect 5.5 million Americans today, with numbers expected to increase to 13.8 million by the year 2050. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys a person’s memory and other important memory functions, leading to constant confusion. Alzheimer’s is not a disease of old age, with some people developing the condition ...click here to read more

A lot can change in 10 years, and nothing has been as impactful on human life recently than the introduction of the smartphone. These tiny pocket-sized devices are essentially small computers with the processing power to do most things only a desktop computer could do not so long ago. But is this new innovation having ...click here to read more

Although there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, early detection is still important so that treatments can be put in place to slow down disease progression. Unfortunately, detecting dementia and Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always the easiest and diagnostic methods aren’t always the most reliable, until now, of course. Researchers found small opacities that ...click here to read more

Menopause sleep problems or menopause and insomnia often go hand in hand. This major change in a woman’s life is marred by several hormonal, physical, and emotional changes that often affect the amount of sleep a woman gets, as well as sleep quality. The technical diagnosis of menopause is defined as a full year passing ...click here to read more

Cannabis is often perceived as being a common street drug, but in recent years, it has seen a significant shift in favor of its medicinal applications. Everything from pain, nausea, and even epilepsy has seen some benefit from using cannabis instead of more traditional forms of medication. This trend appears to continue, as a new ...click here to read more

Are you one of those people who wake up and already look forward to your afternoon nap? Don’t be ashamed, sleep is a beautiful thing. Some of us can’t get through a day without a nap just because we are so busy and left exhausted. For others, we nap simply out of boredom. Although napping ...click here to read more

Status migrainosus or status migraines are a form of an intense migraine headache that lasts for longer than 72 hours. It is estimated that about one percent of migraine sufferers have this form of an intractable migraine. The common form of a migraine is often characterized by throbbing head pain, nausea, and a sensitivity to ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system manifesting as a tremor in the hand at first, but then developing into stiffness and slowing of movements. There are several other symptoms of Parkinson’s such as loss of expression of the face, soft or slurred speech, and thinking and behavior problems. While treatment for Parkinson’s ...click here to read more