For people with type 2 diabetes, leading a healthy lifestyle and scoring high on the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) measure may lead to reduced risks of developing macrovascular and microvascular diseases , as a study shows. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers looked at 13,543 participants with type 2 diabetes who initially did not have macrovascular or microvascular diseases. Healthy lifestyle was assessed based on body mass index (BMI), smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, sleep duration and diet. Life’s Essential 8 scores (0 to 100) were generated from eight measures, including four health behaviors (diet,…
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Until recently, white cheese is best known as a health food – and not a particularly popular one either. It is done by curdle milk (without spoiling it) and separate the solid parts, or curds, resulting in a characteristic lumpy texture that many people find off-putting. It seems an unlikely choice for social media fame, but that’s exactly what happened: Thanks to a handful of viral videos, cottage cheese has reached a new zenith since its peak in the 1970s, according to the New York Post. The hashtag #cottagecheese has racked up over 200 million searches on TikTok alone.A group…
Kathryn Flatt and Malinda Lee share a painful bond. Both are bereaved mothers who lost children during pregnancy and struggled to find adequate mental health care to deal with their grief. “I had a pretty traumatic experience,” says Flatt, whose son Oliver died in 2018 when she was six months pregnant. “We left the hospital with a beautiful painted box, but without any support.” MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS From left: Sarah Morand, Dragonfly Support Program counselor, alongside Kathryn Flatt and Malinda Lee, who launched ORE, a sharing circle for mothers who have lost children during pregnancy. Lee’s experience…
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the policies adopted by the COVID-19 Disease Control Committee (CDCC) in Hamadan Province to control and reduce the risk of SARS-CoV‐2. Similarly, the present study quantitatively assessed the impact of regional government policies and decisions on COVID-19 disease risk using the Bayes network model. Our literature has shown that many studies have been conducted regarding the relationship between drug intervention and COVID-19 risk factors. No studies demonstrating the impact of government policies on reducing prevalence rates through statistical methods have been found. Therefore, this study stands out as a unique and…
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the iconic American brand Disney, many Pandora’s boxes from the past have been opened. One shows how Walt Disney’s mental health changed the face of the company that touched lives around the world for a century. Credit: Disney The Walt Disney Company shaped by mental illness A article from the Guardian offers an insight into the life of Walt Disney and his lasting influence on the company that bears his name. It highlights Disney’s meticulous and obsessive habits, from his preference for specific foods to his quest for perfect lighting and his…
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…
As we age, we may not be as active as we used to be. Perhaps we gained a few extra pounds or developed health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. North Dakota State University Extension developed Nourish, a program aimed at providing North Dakota adults, particularly those ages 50 and older living in rural counties, with nutrition information and strategies. Participants in the series will learn how to eat healthier and be more physically active to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. Extension agents will conduct weekly classes in many rural North Dakota counties. Participants can also…
Are there any specific foods that can make your psoriasis go away? Unfortunately no. But here’s the thing: Although there is no specific diet for psoriasis, some food ingredients and styles can help you feel better by keeping psoriasis symptoms failing and improving your overall health.A few things to keep in mind:Psoriatic disease is associated with inflammation. Increase your consumption of anti-inflammatory foods and cutting back on foods that can increase inflammation (think added sugar, unhealthy fats, and alcohol) might be worth it, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.Psoriasis is linked to certain nutritional deficiencies. As stated in a article in…
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