Category Archives: Brain Function

The Mediterranean diet has no shortage of accolades. It’s repeatedly recognized for its health benefits and positive effects on aging, and now a new study is showing it might improve memory and lower the risk for dementia. Those are some pretty significant benefits, for sure. But what if you’re not interested in a Mediterranean diet? ...click here to read more

Prescription sleep aids taken long term do not help middle-aged women with insomnia. According to a study published in the journal BMJ Open, there is no difference in sleep duration or quality in women who have been taking the meds for over a year. Benzodiazepines are often prescribed for those who suffer from insomnia. However, ...click here to read more

If you’re over 60 and having trouble sleeping, listening to music before bed may help improve your slumber. A new study suggests that soothing music before bed could be a useful tool for older adults battling insomnia. It offers a low-cost, non-intrusive option if you’re looking to fall asleep faster and stay in slumber for ...click here to read more

Does blurry vision offer a clear picture of the future? Possibly, according to recent research. A new study suggests a strong link between impaired vision and mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in older adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, MCI is the stage between expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline ...click here to read more

Sleep can be attributed to a host of health conditions. Either too little or too much can affect overall health. A new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session suggests that people who have six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from ...click here to read more

New research shows how feeling young can greatly impact stress reduction and slow down cognitive decline. People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, less inflammation, and better cognitive function. They also have a lower risk of hospitalization. According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, feeling younger could help adults ...click here to read more

Brain health can be a little more confusing than heart and lung health, for example. You’ve surely heard how diet and lifestyle can play a role in improving physical health. Many of the same recommendations may have a positive effect on your brain. A nutrient-rich diet, healthy weight, and good circulation are all associated with ...click here to read more

Researchers have recently found that the younger people are when they develop type 2 diabetes, the higher their risk of dementia later in life. While many studies have previously linked diabetes and dementia, this study is the first of its kind to uncover the relationship between the timing of diabetes and how it can affect ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that waking up during the night could cause poor health and take years off of your life. Poor quality sleep may do more than leave you feeling groggy and tired the next day. It could boost your risk of dying from heart disease or other causes. Sometimes, you’ll be aroused ...click here to read more

According to new research published in the journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, partially sighted older adults are more likely to suffer from dementia. These patients started by recording mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia. Dementia is an escalating problem for older people. It is a broad term for diseases and ...click here to read more

Using driving data, researchers are now able to detect mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers. The algorithms were developed by analyzing in-vehicle recording devices and other technologies. This data can measure driving exposure, space, and performance in great detail. For the study, researchers developed random forest models. These statistical techniques are widely used ...click here to read more

For the first time, a new groundbreaking study found a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during sleep and an increased risk of death. The risk of death is primarily associated with diseases of the heart and blood vessels and death from any cause, particularly in women. The study published in ...click here to read more

Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation might all help your memory. But instead of doing all that, you should focus on getting better sleep. A good night’s sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory ...click here to read more

Mental health has become the focus of many reports during the coronavirus pandemic. New research from McMaster University suggests that the pandemic has created an unusual situation where mental health has impacted physical activity. It has created a situation for many people, either being a motivator or a barrier to physical activity. Most people want ...click here to read more