Category Archives: Brain Function

We don’t know the precise cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. What is known is that a complex series of brain changes occur over decades that leads to Alzheimer’s symptoms. This most likely is the result of a combination of factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. This last point was the focus of a recent study ...click here to read more

We all try to get more exercise, but it’s difficult for some of us especially as we get older. As we age, we become less mentally and physically sharp and this affects our ability to exercise. However, a new study has found that older women who practice yoga present signs of greater “thickness” in areas ...click here to read more

In our world of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, sleep disorders are prevalent and can be detrimental to our health. Until now, researchers have sought treatments for these disorders by going straight to the source: the brain. It is widely accepted that the brain is the control center for all aspects of sleep. A new study ...click here to read more

Tiredness and fatigue are often attributed to a poor night’s sleep, but there are actually several other reasons why you continue to yawn and suffer from low-energy. Understanding the hidden cause of your tiredness can help you combat feelings of fatigue and have you back to your high-energy self. Below you will find seven hidden ...click here to read more

Headaches plague everyone from time to time. They can feel like a pounding sensation on your skull or even like your brain is being bombarded by a million needles. Headaches can affect nearly any part of the skull, with forehead headaches being one of the most common. What is a forehead headache? Forehead headaches can ...click here to read more

Anyone who has ever been to a magician’s show has had a moment where they wonder if what they’re seeing is real. Many times, what is truly occurring is simply an optical illusion. While sometimes found in nature, optical illusions are more often the domain of slight-of-hand or “sorcery” experts, used to amaze crowds and ...click here to read more

The use of essential oils for stress relief is just one of the many applications for these versatile liquids. There are many different essential oils that, with the proper application, can be used as an effective remedy for many ailments. Chronic stress is one of the most common reasons people turn to essential oil treatment. ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. No two cases are alike, as the disease can present in any number of different ways relating to the areas affected. The disease itself is thought to be the result of the person’s own immune system attacking the myelin sheath—the protective layer ...click here to read more

As children, we snuck flashlights under the covers so we could read after our parents told us to go to bed. These days, people of all ages have traded in their flashlights for the light coming off their phone screens. However, more and more people are starting to complain about sleep dysfunction than ever before. ...click here to read more

A new UK study has found that individuals who suffer from insufficient nightly sleep tend to have larger waistlines and are more likely to be obese and overweight. People who averaged six hours of sleep a night had waistlines three centimeters larger than those who slept nine hours a night. The shorter a person slept, ...click here to read more

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines are considered a primary headache disorder that can last anywhere from two to 72 hours. Having headaches can affect a person’s quality of life, which is why learning how ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more

Losing your memory to the point where you can’t remember how your children look like is something that is unfathomable to most people. However, it is a condition that affects nearly five million Americans today. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for nearly 60 to 70 percent of all cases. Dementia ...click here to read more

A new study has found that depression can cause structural changes in the brain. Depression and other mental health issues are a growing epidemic. Despite prolific research into mental health issues, there is still much to learn regarding the origins of these illnesses and how they affect people over the long-term. Depression is currently the ...click here to read more