Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a significant public health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver without excessive alcohol consumption, NAFLD can progress to more severe conditions, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis. While lifestyle modifications remain a cornerstone in managing NAFLD, recent… Continue reading The Potential Role of Vitamin #E in Managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty #Liver Disease: Insights from Japan’s Aichi Medical University Study
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Why Do We Get Fever?
Fever, or pyrexia, refers to an increase in body temperature beyond its normal range. While our temperature may vary slightly during the course of the day (by not more than 1.0°C – 1.5 °C, usually higher in the evening than in the morning) and due to other factors such as exercise, menstrual cycle phase, hot… Continue reading Why Do We Get Fever?
#Circadian disturbances and #frailty risk in #older adults
Frailty is characterized by diminished resilience to stressor events. It is associated with adverse future health outcomes and impedes healthy aging. The circadian system orchestrates ~24-h rhythms in bodily functions in synchrony with the day-night cycle, and disturbed circadian regulation plays an important role in many age-related health consequences. We investigated prospective associations of circadian… Continue reading #Circadian disturbances and #frailty risk in #older adults
The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
Television game shows have proven to be a valuable resource for studying human behavior under conditions of high #stress and high stakes. However, previous work has focused mostly on choices—ignoring much of the rich visual information that is available on screen. Here, we take a first step to extracting more of this information by investigating… Continue reading The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
Lower serum #testosterone is associated with increased likelihood of #arthritis
Studies have suggested that serum testosterone levels may be strongly correlated with the pathogenesis of arthritis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the relationship between serum testosterone levels and arthritis in US adults using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). We used the database from NHANES, 2013–2016 to perform a… Continue reading Lower serum #testosterone is associated with increased likelihood of #arthritis
Effect of Dietary #Sodium on Blood #PressureA Crossover Trial
Dietary sodium recommendations are debated partly due to variable blood pressure (BP) response to sodium intake. Furthermore, the BP effect of dietary sodium among individuals taking antihypertensive medications is understudied.Objectives To examine the distribution of within-individual BP response to dietary sodium, the difference in BP between individuals allocated to consume a high- or low-sodium diet first,… Continue reading Effect of Dietary #Sodium on Blood #PressureA Crossover Trial
The #Quadriceps: A Physician’s In-Depth Look at a #Muscular Marvel
As a physician with a passion for human anatomy, I’ve always been intrigued by the intricacies of the human body. Today, we venture into the world of the quadriceps, a powerful group of muscles that is pivotal for movement and strength. Join me in this exploration of the anatomy and clinical relevance of the quadriceps… Continue reading The #Quadriceps: A Physician’s In-Depth Look at a #Muscular Marvel
Association between #sleep hours and changes in #cognitive function according to the morningness-eveningness type: A population-based study
The aim of this study was to investigate proper sleep hours to reduce the risk of cognitive decrease considering morningness-eveningness type.MethodsThe Korean Community Health Survey was used, which includes adults aged over 19 years old. These data were obtained from a cross-sectional study and assessed sleep hours using questionnaire of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Based on the wake-up time… Continue reading Association between #sleep hours and changes in #cognitive function according to the morningness-eveningness type: A population-based study
Associations between Metabolomic Biomarkers of #Avocado Intake and #Glycemia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
BackgroundAvocado consumption is linked to better glucose homeostasis, but small associations suggest potential population heterogeneity. Metabolomic data capture the effects of food intake after digestion and metabolism, thus accounting for individual differences in these processes.ObjectivesTo identify metabolomic biomarkers of avocado intake and to examine their associations with glycemia.MethodsBaseline data from 6224 multi-ethnic older adults (62% female) included self-reported avocado… Continue reading Associations between Metabolomic Biomarkers of #Avocado Intake and #Glycemia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis