An important component of plant-based diets is the frequent consumption of nuts, which has been associated with 15% lower total cardiovascular disease (CVD) and 23% lower CVD mortality rates. Last year, a group of researchers performed a study in which they evaluated the effects of walnut-supplemented diets in healthy elderly adults. The study was published […]
The population older than 60 years will reach 2 billion by 2050, and their highest health-related concern is being “mentally sharp.”Physiologic changes to the aging brain, also known as cognitive aging are complex and highly varied, resulting in difficulty projecting the trajectory of cognitive decline and identifying transition to pathologic states. Physical exercise can promote […]
During the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Atlanta, Georgia, researchers presented the findings of a new study in which they found that high fructose consumption was linked with higher rates of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and that Mexican Americans were most affected. Previous studies had shown that diets high in sugar from […]
In skeletal muscle, the stem cells are known as satellite cells (SC). They are located between the sarcolemma and the basal lamina of the muscle fiber. All the muscle growth posterior to birth occurs through myofiber hypertrophy, and concurrent with the increase in myofiber size muscle cells demonstrate an increased number of nuclei. The source […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus are intra-articular structures that have an inadequate healing capacity. Due to the high involvement of these structures in the knee mobility and stability, injuries at this site have always posed a challenge, with multiple treatment protocols that have been modified throughout the years. Use of Biological Products Biological […]
Coffee is the most consumed beverage worldwide, with an average daily intake of >400 mg of caffeine, equivalent to approximately four cups, per capita in many European countries, such as Norway, Sweden, and Netherlands. It has been estimated that ∼70% of pregnant women in the USA consume caffeine during pregnancy, with coffee being the main source […]
What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. It may be due to impaired insulin secretion, resistance to peripheral actions of insulin, or both. Chronic hyperglycemia in synergy with the other metabolic aberrations in patients with diabetes mellitus can cause damage to various organ systems, […]
What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura? Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis caused by vascular allergic inflammation, and predominantly affects children. The disorder causes the small blood vessels in your skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed. The most striking feature of this form of vasculitis is a purplish rash, typically on the […]
Lifetime exposure to stressful conditions is a known risk factor for poorer health, increasing the risk for early onset of age-related disease and premature death. Models had examined the driving effects centering on the sequelae of repeated and prolonged activation of the sympathoadrenal and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal systems. Age is a robust determinant of immune cell population […]
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most prevalent and burdensome psychiatric disorders but current treatment options are still unsatisfying. Two-thirds of depressed patients do not respond adequately to initial antidepressant medication and up to 30% of treatment-resistant patients experience residual symptoms when receiving optimized treatments. That is why more efficient treatment approaches are […]