Consistent Sleep Habits Shown to Slow Down Aging Process, Study Finds A recent study conducted by researchers at Augusta University in the United States has revealed the significant impact of maintaining consistent sleep habits on overall health and aging. The findings suggest that a regular sleep routine not only benefits cognitive processes such as thinking… Continue reading The Importance of Consistent Sleep Habits in Slowing Down the Aging Process
Incidence of adverse #cardiovascular events in patients with #insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world data
Insomnia is a prevalent sleeping disorder associated with increasing cardiovascular (CV) mortality and morbidity. However, data incorporating recent clinical studies evaluating these outcomes is scarce. Hence, we aimed to investigate the association of insomnia with CV mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), all-cause mortality, and incidence of CV disease by conducting the first-ever meta-analysis of real-world data… Continue reading Incidence of adverse #cardiovascular events in patients with #insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world data
Effects of chronic #caffeine on patterns of #brain blood flow and behavior throughout the sleep–wake cycle in freely behaving mice
Caffeine has significant effects on neurovascular activity and behavior throughout the sleep–wake cycle. We used a minimally invasive microchip/video system to continuously record effects of caffeine in the drinking water of freely behaving mice. Chronic caffeine shifted both rest and active phases by up to 2 h relative to the light–dark cycle in a dose-dependent fashion.… Continue reading Effects of chronic #caffeine on patterns of #brain blood flow and behavior throughout the sleep–wake cycle in freely behaving mice
Dietary #Carbohydrate and #Fat Intakes and Risk of Mortality in the Japanese Population: the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study
BackgroundPrevious cohort studies have yielded contradictory findings regarding the associations of dietary carbohydrate and fat intakes with risks of mortality.ObjectivesWe examined long-term associations of carbohydrate and fat intakes with mortality.MethodsIn this cohort study, 34,893 men and 46,440 women aged 35–69 y (mean body mass index of 23.7 and 22.2 kg/m2, respectively) were followed up from the baseline survey (2004–2014)… Continue reading Dietary #Carbohydrate and #Fat Intakes and Risk of Mortality in the Japanese Population: the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study
Detection of high-risk #polyps at screening colonoscopy indicates risk for #liver and #biliary #cancer death
Hepatobiliary cancers share risk factors with colorectal cancer (CRC), but there are no combined screening programs for these conditions.AimsThe aim of this study was to assess whether patients with high-risk colonic polyps are more likely to die from liver related tumors than patients with a negative colonoscopy.MethodsIn this retrospective analysis of mortality data, Austrian screening… Continue reading Detection of high-risk #polyps at screening colonoscopy indicates risk for #liver and #biliary #cancer death
#Ginger intake suppresses neutrophil extracellular trap formation in #autoimmune mice and healthy humans
We previously reported that treatment of mice with 6-gingerol, the most abundant phytochemical in ginger root, leads to phosphodiesterase inhibition that counteracts neutrophil hyperactivity in models of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and lupus. Here, we explored the extent to which oral intake of a whole-ginger extract would similarly impact neutrophils in both autoimmune mice and healthy… Continue reading #Ginger intake suppresses neutrophil extracellular trap formation in #autoimmune mice and healthy humans
Dietary Patterns, Foods, and #Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic #Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease without pharmacological treatment yet. There is also a lack of specific dietary recommendations and strategies to treat the negative health impacts derived from NAFLD. Objective: This scoping review aimed to compile dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate NAFLD. Methods:… Continue reading Dietary Patterns, Foods, and #Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic #Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review
Inability to work following #COVID-19 vaccination-a relevant aspect for future booster vaccinations
Objectives: COVID-19 vaccination is a key prevention strategy to reduce the spread and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections. However, vaccine-related inability to work among healthcare workers (HCWs) could overstrain healthcare systems.Study design: The study presented was conducted as part of the prospective CoVacSer cohort study.Methods: This study examined sick leave and intake of pro re nata medication after the… Continue reading Inability to work following #COVID-19 vaccination-a relevant aspect for future booster vaccinations
#Almonds vs. #carbohydrate snacks in an energy-restricted diet: Weight and cardiometabolic outcomes from a randomized trial
ObjectiveThis study evaluated weight and cardiometabolic outcomes after a 3-month energy-restricted diet (−30%) containing almonds (almond-enriched diet [AED]) or containing carbohydrate-rich snacks (nut-free control diet [NFD]) (Phase 1), followed by 6 months of weight maintenance (Phase 2).MethodsParticipants (25–65 years old) with overweight or obesity (BMI 27.5–34.9 kg/m2) were randomly allocated to AED (n = 68) or NFD (n = 72).ResultsBoth groups lost weight… Continue reading #Almonds vs. #carbohydrate snacks in an energy-restricted diet: Weight and cardiometabolic outcomes from a randomized trial
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