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Physical Activity: Enhancing Metabolism, Sleep, Mental Health, and Overall Well-being

Aerobic exercise training and gut microbiome-associated metabolic shifts in women with overweight Nature Physical activity is essential in weight management, improves overall health, and mitigates obesity-related risk markers. People who microdose LSD sleep an extra 24 minutes the following night | New Scientist New Scientist ... why the practice has been associated with improved mental health. ... they felt and wore Fitbits to track their physical activity and sleep. Effect of Latin dance on physical and mental health: a systematic review BMC Public Health - BioMed Central In relation to mental health, it is a crucial component of overall well-being. Regular physical activity has been shown to have positive effects on ... Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving - USNews.com USNews.com “For example, more physical activity reduces pain in common conditions such as osteoarthritis. And we know that being more physically active improves ...

Revolutionary Breakthrough: Klotho a Protein that Boosts Cognitive Abilities when injected to Primates

  Klotho could hold the key to Alzheimer’s treatment There are over 55 million people living with dementia globally, with 10 million new cases annually, informs WHO. 70 percent is caused by Alzheimer‘s disease, the most common form of dementia. Cognitive impairment is the beginning of dementia processes that appear because of various diseases affecting the brain. Recently, according to a study published in the prestigious journal Nature, the administration of a protein called klotho in elderly primates improved cognitive function. This could lead, according to the UNQ Scientific News Agency, to clinical trials in humans in the medium term. What is Klotho? Klotho is a protein found naturally in the body whose levels decrease with age. The name is from the Greek goddess Clotho, one of the grim reapers who weaves the thread of life. The prestigious American doctor Eric Topol, affirmed that the genetic variants in klotho protect against Alzheimer’s, according to scientific work, through in

The safety of aspartame is under review by WHO after conflicting findings.

Aspartame, a sweetener with health effects Since 1981, the WHO expert committee on additives has confirmed the safety of aspartame consumption within acceptable daily limits. The international organization has established that the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of aspartame is 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. This means that a person can consume up to 40 mg of aspartame per kilogram of their body weight per day without risking their health. For example, if someone weighs 60 kilos, the allowable amount of aspartame would be 2,400 milligrams (40 mg/kg x 60 kg). In recent years, several studies have been carried out on the effects of aspartame on health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the scientific evidence related to the safety of this sweetener five times since its approval in 1981, and has concluded that it remains safe for use. However, it is being studied again. It has an especially important use in low-calorie beverages consumed by children and pregnan

Today: Remote Work, Rumination, Photography, Muscles

Remote work poses risks to physical health | The Hill The Hill Remote work has been linked to poorer sleep, trouble with relaxing and mental health concerns. And it poses a risk to physical health, as well. A more ... Decoding Repetitive Negative Thoughts: Machine Learning Predicts Rumination Neuroscience News A team of researchers developed a predictive model to recognize patterns of persistent negative thinking, or rumination, using machine learning. The Powerful Benefits of Photography for Mental and Physical Health  Fstoppers Enhancing Mindfulness · Boosting Creativity · Encouraging Self-Expression · Promoting Mindful Observation · Stimulating Physical Activity · Fostering ... How to Keep Muscles Strong as You Age - Scientific American Scientific American Physical Activity and Exercise. Though natural aging plays a dominant role in sarcopenia, lack of physical activity also contributes to the loss of ...

Brain health. Promising prebiotics and probiotics combination

According to new research, the bacteria in our gut, known as gut microbiota, play an important role in brain injury and healing after a stroke. Taking particular types of prebiotics and probiotics can help with brain injury, inflammation, gut bacteria imbalances, and intestinal health. However, we still don't know whether prebiotics, probiotics, or synbiotics (a combination of both) perform best for particular conditions, or how they operate. In this study, scientists tested a new synbiotic formulation containing multiple strains of probiotics Lactobacillus reuteri UBLRu-87 Lactobacillus plantarum UBLP-40 Lactobacillus rhamnosus UBLR-58 Lactobacillus salivarius UBLS-22 Bifidobacterium breve UBBr-01 and prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS)  FOS are extracted from the blue agave plant and fruits and vegetables such as bananas, onions, chicory root, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks. Some grains and cereals, such as wheat and barley, also contain FOS. The Jerusalem artichoke and

Wearables, Virtual reality, Longevity, Stress, Latino

Wearable tech reveals: Social constructs and physical activity shape global sleep patterns News Medical In the present study, researchers examined individuals' physical activity and sleep data using wearable devices of the same brand. A 102-Year-Old MD Shares The 3 Longevity Tips She Swears By | mindbodygreen MindBodyGreen ... with double the risk of premature death compared to being physically active: Physical activity helps you live a longer and healthier life. Virtual reality to treat chronic conditions could be game-changer - Tech Daily News McKnight's Senior Living Virtual reality is increasingly being implemented in nursing homes and senior living communities to improve patients' physical and mental health. Combatting stress to improve the heart health of the Hispanic/Latino community American Heart Association ... exacerbated mental health issues, especially for Hispanic/Latinos. ... setting aside time for physical activity, connecting with loved ones ...

From "flights" to earning more miles. New perspectives on Cannabidiol (CBD) use.

A review, recently published  in the Journal of Cannabis Research , focuses on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for therapeutic purposes. Also examines the clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness in various conditions. Currently, only one CBD product called Epidiolex is approved to treat seizures in specific syndromes. This review highlights the areas where purified CBD has the most clinical evidence for its potential benefits. These include: Anxiety (positive data from 24 different studies) Psychosis and schizophrenia (positive data from 9), PTSD (positive data from 6), and Substance abuse (positive data from 5 ). Since the 1970s, researchers have studied how cannabidiol (CBD) affects anxiety and stress in both healthy volunteers and patient groups. Acute dosages of CBD have been shown in investigations involving healthy volunteers to lessen the anxiety that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) administration causes. CBD taken orally in a single dose was found effective in reducing