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Foto de Beth Macdonald en Unsplash To maintain optimal brain health and potentially slow or prevent cognitive decline, consider adopting the following practices: Maintain a Healthy Diet: Consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., fatty fish) and antioxidants (e.g., blueberries) to support brain health. Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration is essential for cognitive function, as dehydration can impair attention, memory, and motor skills. Keep Physically Active: Regular exercise promotes healthy blood flow to the brain, protects against cognitive decline, and stimulates neurogenesis. Engage in Mental Stimulation: Activities like reading, solving puzzles, and playing strategy games keep your mind active and strengthen cognitive reserve. Regularly Engage in Social Interaction: Social interactions delay cognitive decline, so consider joining clubs or volunteering for meaningful conversations and learning opportunities. Get Adequate Sleep: Quality sleep is crucial for memory consolidation a

Taichi In a study published in Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation,  Sep 23, 2023 researchers aimed to assess the effectiveness of a mixed-mode rehabilitation program on the microcirculation of patients with coronary artery disease.  The mixed-mode Tai Chi cardiac rehabilitation program was conducted as prospective, randomized controlled study involving 26 CAD patients in a tertiary hospital. Patients were divided into two groups:  One received a 12-week Tai Chi cardiac rehabilitation program (TCCRP), including 4 weeks of in-hospital rehabilitation and 8 weeks of online rehabilitation at home,  The other group received a conventional exercise rehabilitation program (CERP). The main outcome measures focused on nailfold microcirculation, including  morphological integrals  blood flow integrals  periphery capillary loop integrals  and overall integrals. The results showed that in the TCCRP group, morphological integrals and overall integrals significantly decreased after the 12-wee

DALL·E 2023-09-30 09.26.58 - Alternative Medicine and Canada A recent published paper explores the use of risk-associated alternative healthcare (RAAH) in Canada.  It surveys RAAH uptake among adults and examines the characteristics of its users and it also evaluates the effectiveness of various psychometric instruments in predicting RAAH behaviors.  The study finds that RAAH usage is influenced by factors like gender, age, income, education, employment, chronic illness, and ethnicity.  Around 40% of respondents engaged in some form of RAAH, with physical manipulation and herbal/nutritional supplements being the most common types.  More risky RAAH activities, such as toxin use and invasive procedures, were reported by about 5% of respondents.  The study shows that certain psychometric instruments can predict RAAH engagement by indicating higher risk tolerance, a desire for novelty, positive attitudes toward advertising and social influence, and positive beliefs about science. However,

A small study suggests that taking creatine as a supplement for six months may significantly improve clinical features of post–COVID-19 fatigue syndrome (long COVID).  The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, found that creatine supplements led to reduced fatigue and improved scores for various long COVID-related symptoms, such as loss of taste, breathing difficulties, body aches, headaches, and concentration problems.  The study also observed increased creatine levels in the brain and reduced lung and body pain among participants.  However, experts caution that the study's small sample size and the fact that the patients had recent COVID infections make it difficult to generalize the results, and further research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of creatine supplements in treating long COVID. There were no major side effects reported from the creatine supplementation. Slankamenac, J., Ranisavljev, M., Todorovic, N., Ostojic, J., Stajer, V.

A study, published in September 2023, explored the impact of different diets on biological aging, which is a measure of how fast your body is aging based on DNA methylation.  They used various DNA methylation-based aging clocks to assess this in 256 participants with abdominal obesity or dyslipidemia over an 18-month period. The participants were divided into three diet groups:  one following healthy dietary guidelines,  one on a Mediterranean (MED) diet, and  one on a polyphenol-rich, low-red/processed meat Green-MED diet.  The Green-MED diet included walnuts, green tea, and Mankai, a green plant, with higher polyphenol content. The researchers found that participants who adhered more closely to the Green-MED diet had a slower rate of biological aging, as indicated by specific methylation aging clocks known as Li and Hannum methylation age.  This slowing of biological aging was associated with increased intake of Mankai and green tea , and it corresponded with higher levels of polyph

C.M.Sagasta-Medium.com 9/20/2023 Curcumin is a natural compound found in turmeric known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It has been traditionally used in Asia for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating dyspepsia. Curcumin has various beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Recent studies have explored the potential of curcumin in different health contexts: Dyspepsia: Curcumin was found to be as effective as the medication omeprazole in relieving indigestion symptoms in a study involving 206 patients with functional dyspepsia. This suggests it could be a natural alternative for managing indigestion. Peptic Ulcers: Another study showed that curcumin was as effective as omeprazole in treating peptic ulcers. All three groups in the study experienced significant symptom improvements. COVID-19: A clinical trial investigated nanocurcumin, a nanoparticle version of curcumin, as an add-on treatment

A recent study published in the field of Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in September 2023 has explored the potential of mind-body therapies (MBTs) as supplementary treatments for various ear, nose, and throat diseases.  MBTs encompass practices like meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, and biofeedback, which aim to improve health by connecting the mind and body.  The study involved a thorough review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the past decade, focusing on cost-effective MBTs. The findings revealed that MBTs were effective in reducing distress associated with otolaryngologic conditions such as septoplasty, head and neck cancer, facial palsy, and tinnitus. (see more)