Category Archives: Brain Function

Did you know that warm weather can affect your sleep? As we all know, the weather has been warmer than usual lately, and the fall weather doesn’t seem to be coming any time soon. For some of us, this means enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. For others, it means dealing with uncomfortable heat, humidity, ...click here to read more

Did you know that dancing has positive effects on depression? Studies have found that dancing can help improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a positive self-image. So, if you’re feeling down, why not give dancing a try? There are plenty of different types of dances to choose from, so you’re sure to find ...click here to read more

Dementia affects people in different ways, but one common symptom is a decline in social skills, including the ability to communicate verbally. This can make it difficult for people with dementia to connect with loved ones. However, a new study suggests that musical intervention may help improve social skills and connectivity among those with dementia. ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox, climate change, political strife, and whole lot of other disasters can have people glued to the news. And for a relatively sizeable portion of the population, it can become a serious problem lined to a host of physical and mental health issues. A new study suggests that about 16 percent of ...click here to read more

You may have heard about some of the downsides of spending too much time with screens: limited activity, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. Now a new study is linking time in front of a particular type of screen and dementia risk. Researchers found that older adults who spend a lot of time watching TV were more ...click here to read more

New information has found a link between mental health and men who practice yoga. In our society, men often feel the need to be tough and emotionless. They are taught from a young age that expressing feelings is a sign of weakness. This can lead to bottling up emotions and struggling with mental health issues ...click here to read more

An anxiety attack can make you feel like the world is closing in around you. It can have physical symptoms like a faster heart rate, sweating, breathlessness, light-headedness, and chest pain. Of course, heart troubles can also elicit these responses. In some cases, the only difference between a heart issue and a panic attack or ...click here to read more

New research finds disturbing evidence that common sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea may lead to a higher risk of death. Compared to those who do not have sleep problems, those with a sleep disorder were found to have more all-cause mortality. The authors of the study hope it will highlight the ...click here to read more

Did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to reduced interactions with others? A recent study found that sleep deprivation makes people less generous and social. This is likely because when we’re tired, our cognitive abilities are diminished, making it harder for us to process information and engage in social activities. So, if you’re feeling ...click here to read more

A new study from a team of researchers from UCL has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher brain age later ...click here to read more

Dementia affects millions, and future predictions expect those numbers to jump as the population continues to age. A new study, however, suggests this condition may not be inevitable. New research published in Neurology links several daily activities that may lower the risk for dementia, which likely comes as great news to you. Several previous studies ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been tough on everyone, in many cases resulting in depression and anxiety. The global pandemic has upended our lives countless times, and the resulting stress and uncertainty have taken a toll on our mental health. Depression and anxiety are now a major concern, as more ...click here to read more

Have you ever felt a little nauseous before giving a presentation or some stomach pain during stressful events? If you have, it should be a clear indication of how closely your gut and brain interact. But it can go much further than those examples. But at the end of the day, there is little doubt ...click here to read more

New information from the American Heart Association (AHA) has provided new important guidelines about sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cardiac arrhythmias. SBD is often undiagnosed, but new research shows how it may be associated with developing cardiac arrhythmia. Approximately 1 billion people suffer from SDB worldwide. Alterations in breathing during sleep characterize the condition. Previous studies ...click here to read more