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Obesity Increases Risk of Mental Disorders: Prevention Methods and Advice from Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Obesity Increases Risk of Mental Disorders: Prevention Methods and Advice from Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The number of obese patients in Korea is increasing significantly every year. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey published by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March, the prevalence of obesity in all age groups increased from 2011 to 2021. In particular, the prevalence of obesity among adult males … Read more

“97-year-old Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Leon Weintraub, Captivates Listeners at Niederrhein University Lecture”

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“97-year-old Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Leon Weintraub, Captivates Listeners at Niederrhein University Lecture”

Leon Weintraub fascinates his listeners in the Audimax on the campus of the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. It’s not just students, but also many “older semesters” who follow the lecture of the 97-year-old doctor spellbound and in silence. Weintraub, who was awarded the Paracelsus Medal a few days ago at the German Doctors’ Day … Read more

Alzheimer’s Disease May Increase Risk of Epilepsy and Vice Versa: Study

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Alzheimer’s Disease May Increase Risk of Epilepsy and Vice Versa: Study

A study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology, has shown that people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may have a higher risk of epilepsy. Equally, people with a specific type of epilepsy could have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings highlight a strong relationship … Read more

Exploring the Link between the Inferior Frontal Gyrus and Genetic Vulnerability for Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

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Exploring the Link between the Inferior Frontal Gyrus and Genetic Vulnerability for Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

Bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by recurring episodes of mania and depression, is a challenging global health issue with significant social and economic impacts. Research has revealed that it is a high-risk condition for those with a family history, with approximately 75% heritability in first-degree relatives. However, the emergent field of psychoradiology, which involves … Read more

“Boost Your Brainpower with These 6 Foods Recommended by Nutritionists”

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“Boost Your Brainpower with These 6 Foods Recommended by Nutritionists”

Nutritionists pointed out that avocado is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, fiber and micronutrients. Eating 1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve the memory and spatial working memory of the elderly. (picture taken from freepik) [Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]A balanced diet not only helps maintain your body shape, but also helps your brain … Read more

“Unusual Physical Symptoms of Stress: What Your Body is Telling You”

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“Unusual Physical Symptoms of Stress: What Your Body is Telling You”

We experience big and small stresses in our lives. The causes range from external factors such as schoolwork, employment, and conflicts with friends to internal factors such as perfectionism and work addiction. Appropriate stress increases concentration and maintains tension. However, when excessive stress is received for a long period of time, various abnormal symptoms begin … Read more

“Smartphone Use and Academic Performance: Study Finds Alarming Results for Children in Elementary and Junior High Schools”

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“Smartphone Use and Academic Performance: Study Finds Alarming Results for Children in Elementary and Junior High Schools”

PRESIDENT Online 2023/05/14 13:00 Nearly 70% of children in the upper grades of elementary school now have their own smartphones and are enthusiastic about SNS, online videos, and games. Kohei Sakaki of the Institute of Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, who has investigated the relationship between smartphone use and academic performance among 70,000 elementary and … Read more

The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

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The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

Chewing movement refers to a masticatory movement that engages the upper and lower teeth by moving the temporomandibular joint and facial muscles. Mastication movement is an important motion that not only chews food thoroughly to ensure good digestion, but also has a very important effect on the health of the whole body, including the human … Read more

“Mysterious Surge of Brain Activity Detected in Dying Patients: Study”

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“Mysterious Surge of Brain Activity Detected in Dying Patients: Study”

CNN Indonesia Monday, 08 May 2023 08:01 WIB Illustration. Experts found increased brain activity in dying patients. (Allan Ajifo/Wikimedia Commons) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — a number expert from the University of Michigan detected increased activity in brain two people who are dying. What does it mean? This study is the second after a similar study … Read more

Preventing Digital Dementia: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle in a Digital World

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Preventing Digital Dementia: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle in a Digital World

Digital devices are indispensable in the daily life of modern people. This series was planned to ‘log out’ from various diseases caused by digital devices and media. We deliver fruitful information to keep you healthy in a daily life obsessed with digital devices. For modern people, various digital devices such as smartphones and computers are … Read more