Climbing stairs extends your life: confirmation from a new scientific study
2024-05-04 16:36:32
by Laura Cuppini
Forgoing the elevator was associated with a 24% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause and a 39% reduction in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Climbing stairs regularly extends your life. It is known that this good habit has an impact on longevity and confirmation comes from a study presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. It is a sort of micro workout that improves aerobic capacity, also suitable for those who don’t have time to practice a sport.
Recommended physical exercise
Cardiovascular diseases are largely preventable through a correct lifestyle, which includes movement. However, more than one in four adults worldwide do not achieve recommended levels of physical exercise: second the World Health Organization, 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week or, alternatively, 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity or a combination of the two. Climbing the stairs is a gesture that everyone can do, but which is often not given the right importance. The new study showed that giving up the elevator may play a role in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
How Everyday Chemicals Disrupt Brain Development: A Closer Look
2024-05-04 07:11:33
[Voice of Hope, 4 mai 2024](Editor: Li Wenhan) The industrial revolution brought many conveniences to human life and also introduced many chemicals that had never before been exposed to the human living environment.The human central system is particularly sensitive to environmental stimuli during the development and it is easy to be exposed to toxic chemicals during critical periods of development.disrupt brain development。
In recent years, the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has gradually increased. However, genetic factors cannot fully explain the cause. Some researchers believe that chemicals in the environment are also responsible for barriers to neurodevelopment. .
Toxic chemicals can easily disrupt brain development (photoAC)
Recently, the scientific team at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine published an article in Nature Neuroscience Researchers.Disinfectant/personal care productsQuaternary ammonium compounds commonly found in chemicals and organophosphate flame retardants commonly used in furniture/electronic products may affect oligodendrocyte development.
Epidemiological evidence shows that exposure to TDCIPP, an organophosphate flame retardant, during childhood is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental problems such as the need for special education and motor dysfunction. Highly exposed children are more likely to experience different neurodevelopmental problems than children with these conditions.
The rings of the future: 5 smart rings from Oura and Co. tested
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Smartwatches and Fitnesstracker, which are smart watches or bracelets that keep an eye on the health and fitness of the wearer, have been very popular for years. The devices count steps, measure heart rate, determine stress levels and record training progress. They are completely new in the area of wearables Smart Rings. They want to offer the same functions and be worn discreetly on the finger like a piece of jewelry. But what can the devices do and which model is the best of all? To clarify this, IMTEST tested five rings between 55 and 329 euros in everyday life and in the laboratory.
IMTEST put the trackers through their paces.
For the comparison test, IMTEST examined five smart rings. From market leader Oura takes the model Heritage took part in the test, which is available for 329 euros. Manufacturer Ultrahuman sends his Ring AIR into the race, which costs 318.95 euros. For RingConn on the other hand, he does Smart Ring for 255 euros in the comparison test. The Smart Health Ring von SoPlus (55.32 euros) as well as the Fitness-Ring von Newgen Medicals with a recommended price of 299.90 euros (109.99 euros at Pearl) complete the test field.
Attracting Family Medicine Specialists: Job Opportunities in Switzerland
Family medicine professionals in Spain are increasingly seeking better opportunities abroad, with Switzerland being a top destination. A job opportunity in the town of Herisau near Lake Constance offers a lucrative financial package of over 180,000 euros per year for a family doctor willing to join a young practice. The position, which includes an indefinite contract and familiarization phase, aims to eventually allow the doctor to take charge of consultations and possibly open new centers, leading to increased profits.
Switzerland offers attractive remuneration, with an average salary of 180,000 CHF per year, as well as no work shifts and only one monthly emergency guard. Additionally, there are opportunities for continuing training and a generous holiday period of five weeks. The position also includes an insertion bonus, payment for the interview and moving expenses.
Requirements for the position include a medical degree, specialization in Family and Community Medicine or Internal Medicine, and previous healthcare experience. Proficiency in German, a patient-oriented attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are also essential qualities for the ideal candidate. With the demand for family medicine professionals on the rise in Switzerland, this job offer presents a promising opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a new environment.
New Study Warns: Eight Minutes of Anger Daily Raises Heart Disease Risk
Feeling Angry? Here’s How It Impacts Your Heart Health
Are you prone to anger? Beware, as recent research suggests that feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could significantly increase your risk of experiencing a cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke. This alarming finding comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA) and serves as a wake-up call for those struggling to manage their anger.
The study involved 280 healthy young adults with no history of heart disease, stroke, serious mental health conditions, or other chronic illnesses. Participants were asked to complete various tasks while their heart-related measurements were tracked. One group was told to think about anger-inducing experiences, another group was asked to recall anxiety-triggering memories, while a third group read passages that made them feel sad. The final group engaged in neutral activities by counting out loud.
The results were unsettling. Among those who recalled anger-inducing memories, their blood vessel dilation decreased by 50% within 40 minutes of the task – putting them at greater risk for cardiovascular issues. While this restricted dilation was temporary in nature, experts express concern that prolonged periods of anger can lead to permanent damage.
China Makes History with Launch of Change-6 Spacecraft to Far Side of Moon
SURABAYA INDEPENDENT VOICE – China on Friday, May 3, 2024, launched an unmanned spacecraft on a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks and soil from the far side of the moon.
The mission makes China the first country to undertake such an ambitious undertaking.
The Long March-5, China’s largest rocket, was launched at 17:27 Beijing time (0927 GMT) from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan with a weighted Chang’e-6 probe more than 8 metric tons.
Read also: Russia launches Angara A5, Space Rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Chang’e-6 is tasked with landing in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the Moon, which always faces away from Earth, after which it will receive samples back and forth.
The announcement marks another milestone in China’s lunar and space exploration programs.
“It remains a mystery to us how China could develop such an ambitious and successful program in such a short time,” said Pierre-Yves Meslin, a French researcher working on one of the scientific objectives during the Chang e-6 mission. .
In 2018, Chang’e-4 brought China’s first unmanned moon landing,
Upsurge in whooping cough in Europe, call for increased vigilance in France
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection whose transmission occurs mainly within the family or in communities through contact with a sick person with a cough. Even though the number of cases of whooping cough has decreased significantly since the introduction of the vaccine, the bacteria continues to circulate. Infants too young to be vaccinated and adolescents and adults who have lost vaccine protection are the most affected populations. Outside our borders, Europe is currently experiencing an upsurge in cases of whooping cough with significant epidemics in Croatia, Denmark and the United Kingdom and significant increases in Belgium, Spain and Germany. In France, since the start of 2024, around twenty grouped cases (or clusters) have been reported to Public Health France in 8 French regions versus 2 grouped cases in a single region (Ile-de-France) for throughout 2023. Given this clear increase in the number of cluster cases reported, Public Health France remains vigilant and recalls the importance of vaccination to protect people at risk of serious forms.
A resumption of the circulation of whooping cough begins in France
Whooping cough progresses in cycles of recrudescence every 3 to 5 years. In France, surveillance data from the RENACOQ network (the hospital pertussis surveillance network) have shown six epidemic peaks in recent years: 1997,
The Link Between Breast Cancer and Higher Risk of Developing Other Cancers Identified in New Study
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[메디컬투데이=조민규 기자] Research has shown that people with a history of breast cancer have a higher risk of developing other cancers.
A study published in “The Lancet Regional Health” found that both women and men with a history of breast cancer had a higher risk of developing another cancer.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom reported that women with a history of breast cancer had an 87 percent greater risk of developing endometrial cancer, a 58 percent greater risk of developing myeloid leukemia, and a 25% greater risk of developing ovarian cancer.
For men, it was reported that the risk of developing pancreatic cancer was 62% higher, the risk of developing myeloid leukemia was 31% higher, and the risk of developing colon cancer was 17% higher. %. However, the researchers added that cases of male breast cancer were rare.
During the study period from 1995 to 2019, there were 581,403 female breast cancer survivors, but only 3,562 male survivors. According to previous studies, women and men with a history of breast cancer had a 24% and 27% higher risk, respectively, of developing another cancer.
What you should know about friar bone tea to lose weight
Losing weight requires exercise, good nutrition and a lot of discipline. Results can take time to show and that is why some people look for “miracle” remedies that lack scientific evidence about their effectiveness.
Far from helping us meet our goal, there are plants that could harm our health. One of them is the friar’s bone, also known as “elbow” or “cat’s cojón”.
For many years its popularity has been questioned, since its consumption was even prohibited by the Ministry of Health. Do you want to know the reasons behind this decision? Keep reading.
Friar’s elbow, plant.
What is friar’s bone and why is it dangerous?
With the scientific name Thevetia peruviana, this plant is native to Central and South Amer ica. It is grown as an ornamental tree and can reach up to 10 meters in height.
Among its leaves we find yellow bell-shaped flowers and fruits that contain the famous “friar’s bone” seed. In the market we identify it through the presentation of pills, supplements and tea.
The “elbow” is sold with the promise of improving blood circulation, eliminating stomach diseases such as gastritis, colitis or constipation,