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Brain health and cognitive symptoms: causes and care
Maintaining brain health involves addressing various factors that influence memory, concentration, and mental fatigue. Neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt and create new neural connections throughout life, though hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can impact cognitive functions such as mood and sleep quality.
Key factors for long-term brain health include quality sleep, physical activity, and nutrition. During sleep, the glymphatic system helps remove metabolic waste products like beta-amyloid and tau proteins. Research is also exploring the potential of medicinal mushrooms, such as Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane), which contains compounds like hericenones and erinacines that may interact with Nerve Growth Factor (NGF).
Cognitive difficulties such as fatigue, headaches, and brain fog can stem from various sources beyond seasonal changes. Potential causes include long-term effects of infections (such as tick-borne encephalitis), disruptions to circadian rhythms due to light changes, stress, depression, iron deficiency, diabetes, or thyroid issues. In severe cases, these symptoms may indicate serious conditions like brain tumors, such as oligodendroglioma.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A patient was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma after an epileptic seizure. www.maminka.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tick-borne encephalitis can cause long-term fatigue and memory problems. zena.aktualne.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hericium erinaceus contains hericenones and erinacines. www.chytrazena.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The glymphatic system assists in removing metabolic waste during sleep. www.chytrazena.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons. www.chytrazena.cz