Dariush Mehrjui was one of the pioneers of the New Wave movement in Iranian cinema, who made acclaimed films like The Cow and The Pear Tree. One of Iran’s most prominent filmmakers, Dariush Mehrjui, was stabbed to death on Saturday October 14 alongside his wife at their home near Tehran. A provincial chief judge said Mehrjui and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadifar, “were killed by multiple stab wounds to the neck,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported. According to Hossein Fazeli-Harikandi, chief judge of Alborz province near Tehran, Mehrjui sent a text message to his daughter, Mona, around 9 p.m. local…
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In a recent study published in NutrientsResearchers visually assessed the association between caffeine intake and fat oxidation to identify the most common themes and guide future research, emphasizing the importance of balancing caffeine intake and fat oxidation. oxidation of fats. Study: Research trends on the effect of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation: a bibliometric and visual analysis. Image Credit: Volgastudio/Shutterstock.com Background Caffeine consumption is growing in popularity due to its possible health benefits, particularly in terms of improving sports performance. Several studies have investigated the impact of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation at rest and during exercise. This action stimulates…
I am grateful for the anonymous reviewer of one of my manuscripts several years ago, who criticized my own imprecision in the discussion mental health stigma; their comment inspired me to think more deeply about this topic. In my psychology classes, students love to talk about mental health stigma. And rightly so: a better understanding of stigma is essential to improving access to mental health care for everyone around the world. article continues after ad But as someone who studies and teaches about mental health stigma in the United States and elsewhere, I’m increasingly concerned about something: If we’re not…
For the first time, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service The Step Up Scale Down Wellness Program is offering its Fall Edition online course for free, open to anyone age 18 and older throughout Texas. Former participants in Intensify the reduction lost an average of 8 pounds. over 12 weeks and reported developing healthier eating habits and overall improvement in their health. Step Up Scale Down is a 12-week program focused on healthy living through nutrition and physical education. Participants will be able to choose from two online course options. The course begins September 5 and registration is available until September…
BOSTON — The man sat hunched over the books, flipping through page after page. He unearthed texts on the shelves of medical and educational facilities at the University of Brno in the Czech Republic, as well as books about tennis stars Ivan Lendl and Martina Navratilova. Pavel Zacha was 38 years old, he was not yet the father of the future NHL player who bears his name, but his mind was already spinning when he read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book “Arnold’s Fitness for Kids, Ages Birth to Five.” He thought about what the world would look like in 30 years, how…
Preview: The City of Santa Monica has been supportive in opening needed conversations about mental health awareness. The City of Santa Monica has been supportive of opening needed conversations about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. At the September 12 meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Mayor Gleam Davis read a proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month. To further its efforts, the city also partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host the March Out of Darkness 2023 on October 21. “It is important to speak openly about mental health and the impacts of…
These healthy eggplant recipes are the kind of appetizers and side dishes that will have you scratching your plate all summer long. From hearty and cheesy pasta dishes to zesty grilled eggplant, these four- and five-star-rated dishes highlight seasonal vegetables in a delicious way. Be sure to stock up on freshest eggplant because recipes like our Penne Bolognese with Sausages and Eggplants and our Gnocchi Salad with Summer Vegetables will leave you wanting more! Eggplant Parmesan from EatingWell Here we cook breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories to boot. This makeover of the classic eggplant parmesan recipe was…
By the University of MinnesotaThe Minnesota Nutrition Conference 2023 and the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference are landmark events in the world of animal nutrition, swine health and management. This article provides an overview of the conference programs, highlighting key sessions and speakers focused on the theme of sustainability.At the Minnesota Nutrition Conference, Lara Moody, from the American Feed Industry Association’s Institute for Feed Education and Research, kicked off the day with a talk on sustainability tools available to AFIA stakeholders. She spoke about the importance of sustainable practices in today’s world, emphasizing the need for conscientious approaches to animal…
The Health and Counseling Center and the Recreation and Wellness Center collaborated to host a mini-panel at HCC last Wednesday where speakers answered questions ranging from the stigma of therapy to the step-by-step process for get advice on campus. The panel included Director of Counseling Services Molly Wang, Staff Psychologist Andrea Cervantes and student health educator Amaya Ruiz, a sophomore. During the panel, Wang and Cervantes identified the importance of prioritizing physical needs. If basic needs, such as eating and rest, are not met, then it becomes more difficult to maintain good mental health. “Some people have ocean-sized problems, but…
Lauren Biscaldi, editor-in-chief of Topics on drugs, sat down with Lori Schafer, CEO of Digital Wave Technology, to discuss Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): the ins, outs, and importance of using these technology tools to improve everything from product marketing to patient advice.This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.Lauren Biscaldi, Editor, Drug Topics: Can you explain the difference between AI and generative AI?Lori Schaefer: Excellent question. AI… has actually been around for many years. There are different types of artificial intelligence. When we think about human intelligence, artificial intelligence solves very difficult problems. This could include, for example, looking at…