Category: BRAIN

Woman Credits Traffic Stop for Suspected Drunk Driving That Led to Her Lifesaving Brain Surgery

A woman who was pulled over for suspected drunk driving is crediting the traffic cops who stopped her and got her to the hospital in the nick of time. The driver was suffering from an undiagnosed brain tumor and emergency surgery saved her life. On Dec. 2, 2022, police officers PFC Bret Aton and PFC Raymond…


New Research Explores How the Brain Impacts Outcomes for Heart Disease and Other Diseases

New research is discovering a complex and intimate connection between our state of mind and the functioning of the immune system. Unpublished research recently summarized in the journal Nature conducted at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa unearthed a fascinating connection between the brain and recovery from heart attacks in mice. Examining scarring…


Suffering From Autonomic Nervous Disorders? A 13-Symptom Self-Assessment Helps You Find Out

Patients with dysautonomia often feel uncomfortable all over their bodies—they may have seen different doctors—but the test values are normal. What are the common symptoms of dysautonomia and how to diagnose it? Dysautonomia is usually manifested by one or more physical and mental disorders: Physical Discomfort Sleep disorders. Sleep does not eliminate fatigue. Headache and…


Elderly People Who Eat Leafy Green-Rich Mediterranean, MIND Diets Have Younger Brains: Study

People who followed either the Mediterranean or Mediterranean-inspired MIND diets were found to have fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains at autopsy, according to a new study on nearly 600 elderly adults. In the observational study, a team of scientists at Rush University in Chicago monitored the diets of 581 older adults until…


Sugar in Processed Foods and Drinks Linked to Dementia, Experts Explain Possible Reasons

The exact causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still being investigated, but a growing body of research suggests a common sweetener may play a role. High-Fructose Corn Syrup Affects Brain Health High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener commonly used in processed foods and beverages. It’s made from corn starch and is typically used as a…


10 Herbs and Supplements That Help Boost Memory: Current Studies

Memory is an essential cognitive function that enables us to store, retain, and retrieve information. However, as we age or face various cognitive challenges, our memory may start to decline. Fortunately, there are many cognition enhancers, vitamins, and other supplements that can boost memory and cognitive function. 1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are…


What’s Causing Your Cognitive Decline?

It starts slowly: You can’t find the word that’s on the tip of your tongue; you don’t recognize the new neighbor you met a few days back; you can’t remember what you ate for dinner last night. Then you notice more problems: You leave the stove burner on after you’ve served a meal; you struggle…


Why Poor Quality Sleep Can Be the Critical Factor Behind Any Number of Conditions: Part II

How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…


Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part II

How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…


[Coming Soon] Can Our Brains Change? | The Dr. Monti Show

Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…