Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in western countries. One risk factor unique to women is the menopausal status. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of the onset of menopause (MP) on the extent and progression of atherosclerotic plaque volume (PV). ..110 consecutive postmenopausal women (mean age 65.5)… Continue reading Early onset of #menopause is associated with increased peripheral #atherosclerotic plaque volume and progression
#Pet Ownership and #Cardiovascular Health in the US general population
The 2013 American Heart Association Scientific Statement on pet ownership and cardiovascular risk suggested that dog ownership is probably associated with decreased cardiovascular risk. Several studies have been shown that pet ownership, particularly of dogs, is associated with increased physical activity levels, social support, and improved outcomes after a major cardiovascular event.. Pet owners were… Continue reading #Pet Ownership and #Cardiovascular Health in the US general population
Plight of the distracted #pedestrian: a research synthesis and meta-analysis of mobile #phone use on crossing behaviour
Pedestrians are commonly involved in vehicle collisions that result in injuries and fatalities. Pedestrian distraction has become an emerging safety issue as more pedestrians use their mobile phones while walking and crossing the street. ..Fourteen experimental studies were ultimately included in an N-weighted meta-analysis (k=81 effect sizes), and eight observational studies were included in a… Continue reading Plight of the distracted #pedestrian: a research synthesis and meta-analysis of mobile #phone use on crossing behaviour
#Marijuana Use in Patients With #Cardiovascular Disease: JACC Review Topic of the Week
Marijuana use is increasing as more states are legalizing cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. National survey data estimate that >2 million Americans with established cardiovascular diseases currently use or have used marijuana in its variety of forms, including inhalation and vaping. Cannabinoid receptors are distributed in multiple tissue beds and cells, including platelets,… Continue reading #Marijuana Use in Patients With #Cardiovascular Disease: JACC Review Topic of the Week
Long-term effects of #bouldering psychotherapy on #depression: benefits can be maintained across a 12-month follow-up
Bouldering psychotherapy (BPT), an intervention that combines a unique style of rock climbing with psychotherapy Previous studies have identified positive effects of Bouldering Psychotherapy (BPT) on symptoms of depression. The aim of the present study was to investigate the short- and long-term effects of BPT on 97 participants with depression.. BPT took place once a… Continue reading Long-term effects of #bouldering psychotherapy on #depression: benefits can be maintained across a 12-month follow-up
How #odor cues help to optimize #learning during sleep in a real life-setting
Effortless learning during sleep is everybody’s dream. Several studies found that presenting odor cues during learning and selectively during slow wave sleep increases learning success.. ..We (1) performed a field study of vocabulary-learning in a regular school setting, (2) stimulated with odor cues during the whole night without sleep monitoring, and (3) applied the odor… Continue reading How #odor cues help to optimize #learning during sleep in a real life-setting
#Eating Jet Lag: A Marker of the Variability in Meal Timing and Its Association with #Body Mass Index
The timing of food intake has been associated with obesity and adverse metabolic outcomes, independently of the amount or content of food intake and activity level. However, the impact of the variability in the timing of food intake between weekends and weekdays on BMI (body mass index) remains unexplored. To address that, we propose to… Continue reading #Eating Jet Lag: A Marker of the Variability in Meal Timing and Its Association with #Body Mass Index
High-#protein diets increase #cardiovascular risk by activating macrophage mTOR to suppress mitophagy
High-protein diets are commonly utilized for weight loss, yet they have been reported to raise cardiovascular risk. The mechanisms underlying this risk are unknown. Here, we show that dietary protein drives atherosclerosis and lesion complexity. Protein ingestion acutely elevates amino acid levels in blood and atherosclerotic plaques, stimulating macrophage mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling.… Continue reading High-#protein diets increase #cardiovascular risk by activating macrophage mTOR to suppress mitophagy
Effects of #Caffeine and Acute Aerobic #Exercise on Working Memory and Caffeine Withdrawal
Studies show that a single bout of exercise confers cognitive benefits. However, many individuals use psychoactive substances such as caffeine to enhance cognitive performance.. The objectives of this study were to compare the effects of acute moderate intensity aerobic exercise to caffeine on working memory (WM) and caffeine withdrawal symptoms (CWS). In Phase I, non-caffeine… Continue reading Effects of #Caffeine and Acute Aerobic #Exercise on Working Memory and Caffeine Withdrawal
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