What do you do? There are certain occupations with a high risk of dementia.
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People who work in jobs that require more brain use have been shown to have better memory and brain function in old age compared to those who do not.
Norwegian scientists investigated the correlation between work and brain use among 7,000 people working in 305 different occupations and published the results in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, on the 17th (local time).
According to the New York Post, Dr. Trine Holt Edwin of the University of Oslo, one of the study’s authors, said, “We looked at the (work) demands of different occupations and found that they were more effective during different stages of life (30s, 40s, 50s and 60s). We found that cognitive stimulation in the workplace was associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment (pre-dementia) after age 70,” said a press release provided by the American Academy of Neurology.
Researchers measured people’s cognitive stimulation while doing more passive tasks, such as operating equipment or working in a factory. This was compared to the cognitive stimulation of people whose job it is to analyze information and interpret it so that others can understand it.
The 34th Edition Fossil Minerals Stones Stock Exchange: A Well-Being Event in Castelginest
2024-04-18 03:10:00
the essentials The people of Castelginest found the 34th edition Fossil Minerals Stones of Well-Being Stock Exchange.
The local association Cristal de Roche had carefully prepared the event. It must be said that between the confinements due to covid and the disruptions linked to the closure of the village hall, the previous events could not take place.
The expectation was therefore very high. And the visitors flocked. “Despite the first day of the school holidays, the attendance is large and I am almost surprised,” said Viviane Caccavelli, the president of the association. “There is a significant momentum, a real craze. The stones always attract,” she continued with a smile.
This is a 34th edition, more brilliant than ever, which brought together around twenty passionate exhibitors in a friendly atmosphere.
Jean-Pierre, exhibitor, could say: “The organization of this exchange is friendly and warm. I have participated in it for several years and I take great pleasure in it. 95% of my stones come exclusively from Peru and are attractive” . Indeed, “visitors left with “their” well-being stone because it was she who chose them. They spent several hours in the show,” continued Viviane Caccavelli.
New insights into how short-term memory works
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2024-04-18 09:58:00
It has been discovered how the brain cells responsible for working memory coordinate intentional focus and short-term information storage.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai (United States) have discovered how brain cells responsible for working memory (the type needed to remember a phone number long enough to dial it) coordinate intentional focus and short-term information storage. The study detailing its discovery is… + read more
How does brain volume affect sleep apnea?
Study finds relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume.
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A low-calorie diet counteracts brain changes related to memory loss
A study coordinated by the Institute of Neurosciences of the UAB (INc-UAB) studies in old rats the effects that a calorie-restricted diet has on the hippocampus, a critical brain structure in learning and memory processes. The results corroborate that there is a cognitive improvement derived from the diet and conclude that it is linked to a reduction in the levels of inflammation and neuronal loss in the hippocampus.
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They study ultrasound therapy as a possible treatment focused on Alzheimer’s
Given the challenges posed by the development of effective pharmacological treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other brain pathologies,
Drug Interactions: Dangerous Combinations
The small white tablet in the morning, the long blue one after lunch, the drops as needed – anyone who takes several medications should be careful. In addition to the desired effect and the side effects that a preparation has, several substances can also cause interactions – including dizziness, drop in blood pressure and bleeding. They arise when the substances in the body have an unfavorable effect on each other.
In our table we list risky active ingredient combinations of commonly prescribed medications. We also name certain foods that are difficult to tolerate with some medicines. And we give tips on how patients can keep track of many pills in everyday life.
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Rat-Infected Bacterial Infection Surges in New York City, Raises Alarms
The Troubling Rise of Leptospirosis Cases in New York City Enlarge – A rat looks for food while on a subway platform at the Columbus Circle – 59th Street station on May 8, 2023, in New York City.
In recent years, New York City has been grappling with an alarming increase in cases of leptospirosis – a life-threatening bacterial infection primarily spread through rat urine. According to the latest report by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, last year witnessed a record number of infections, and this year shows no signs of improvement.
Leptospirosis manifests with a wide range of symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and cough. However, if left untreated it can escalate into severe complications including kidney failure,
liver damage,
jaundice,
hemorrhage,
bloody eyes (conjunctival suffusion),
respiratory distress,
and potentially death.
The bacteria responsible for leptospirosis is known as spirochete bacteria belonging to genus Leptospira. Rats serve as the key carriers of this infectious strain, shedding the bacteria in their urine. Humans can contract the disease through direct contact with open wounds or mucous membranes.
Battling New York City’s Rat Problem
With an estimated rat population of 3 million,
First Human Case of Bird Flu Linked to Dairy Cows Reported in United States
After recording several outbreaks of bird flu on dairy farms in several states, the United States recently reported the first case of bird flu in a person who had been exposed through contact with these reincarnations on a farm in Texas. In addition, there are issues in dairy cows they have not stopped growing.
Now, the Zoosanitary and Phytosanitary Inspection Service (APHIS) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated the information on the H5N1 bird flu In the’ Dairy cattleincluding that their Agricultural Research Service has begun evaluating the the possibility of developing a vaccine against H5N1 virus for cattle.
Officials stress that it is difficult to say how long it could take to improve, as it is still there questions about transfer to stock and the characteristics of the disease in cattle. In this sense, APHIS has noticed that manufacturers have shown interest in producing vaccines for both poultry and cattle.
“We will continue to collaborate with these manufacturers to better understand the development of their vaccines, the effectiveness of potential vaccines, as well as the development and production cost” he said.
Among other updates, APHIS has clarified that migratory birds are still considered wild the original source of the virusalthough studies have found cases of virus transmission associated with livestock movements between herds.
The very common condiment that you have in the kitchen and is highly curative for the flu
In your home and, more precisely, in the area of the cocina, you surely have one of the most popular condiments of all that is highly curative for the flu. The truth is that very few people know it and, to tell the truth, it could very well become your best medicinal ally as soon as you discover it.
It is a famous spice that has several medicinal properties, such as fighting against some bacteria and viruses, which is why many humans use it to combat a disease related to the respiratory tract or to prevent digestive problems and constipation.
Overcrowded Tourist Bus Raises Safety Concerns After Songkran Holiday
- April 18, 2024
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As the long Songkran holiday ends, people gradually begin to return to work, whether in Bangkok, Chonburi or Rayong. This is a time when many bus companies’ seats are fully reserved. Some companies increase their bus schedules to accommodate passengers. But some companies add chairs to their tour buses instead.
Journalists reported this. A Facebook user posted a message in the group. “Ban Eng Korat News Group” after finding that the tourist bus was full of people and using long chairs along the walkway. As a result, passengers traveling from Nakhon Ratchasima – Rayong on the aforementioned tourist bus were unable to go to the toilet.
The owner of the post said: “Please allow me to ask a question. Can you do it this way? The car was so full that I didn’t know how to fill it. We placed chairs all along the aisle to accommodate more people to fill the aisle. It’s very difficult to be angry or angry.
82 percent of patients with undiagnosed hemophilia 2024-04-17 22:52:10
Hemophilia is a genetic blood disorder. When the disease is in severe stage, there is severe pain without any injury, bleeding, swelling of joints of muscles and bones.
According to the World Federation of Hemophilia, 10 per lakh people in Bangladesh are affected by hemophilia. According to that, the actual number of patients in the country is about 17 thousand. However, the identified patients are only a little more than three thousand. That is, about 82 percent are still undetected.
Hemophilia is a special blood disorder. Usually people carry this disease genetically or from birth. When we get a cut somewhere in our body, when it bleeds, it naturally clots. But it takes time for the blood of a person with hemophilia to clot. Bleeding continued for a long time.
This is because blood clotting requires special protein factors. A person suffering from hemophilia is deficient in this protein. Hemophilia is more common in men. And women carry the gene responsible for hemophilia.
In medical terms, it is called X-linked disease, which is passed from generation to generation through the X chromosome of the human body. So if a mother carries this gene on her X chromosome,