Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed and treated mental disorder during childhood and it is increasingly diagnosed and treated during adulthood. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity, persisting no less than six months, that is inconsistent with developmental level and has a negative impact […]
Low-grade systemic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of various diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. Modifiable factors can reduce inflammation and potentially modulate disease risk. One of these factors is dietary fiber intake, in which higher intakes have been associated with lower systemic inflammation in various studies, in both healthy adults and […]
Due to the deleterious health effects of excess sugar intake, such as weight gain, cardiometabolic disorders, and dental caries, the World Health Organization recommends limiting sugar consumption to less than 10% of daily energy intake. The food industry started to use artificial sweeteners as alternatives to reduce added sugar content and corresponding calories while maintaining […]
There are different factors that contribute to the health of the brain, including the diet and gut microbiome with the gut-brain axis. A lack of variability in the diet and good dietary choices can have an impact on our mental health. Based on the work of Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, brain expert and […]
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and vital for reproductive development and function. Studies have found that low endogenous testosterone is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Cortisol on the other hand is biochemically opposed to testosterone, as the administration of exogenous cortisol lowers testosterone. […]
As we age, our folate concentration can decrease, leading to a higher prevalence of a threshold-based medical condition termed serum folate deficiency. The highest folate deficiency rates in the population occur among older adults, with estimated prevalence rates ranging from 5% to 20%. There is evidence that suggests that serum folate deficiency increases the likelihood […]
Studies have suggested that consumption of diets containing fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and whole grain reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Some diets like the Mediterranean or the DASH diets, which consist of many of these healthy food components, substantially improves several risk factors such as insulin resistance, blood lipid profile […]
Having an advanced age is the largest risk factor for impairde mental and physical function and many non-communicable diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. DNA methylation is the addition of a methyl group to cytosine residues at selective areas on a chromosome. This process can readily and cheaply be mapped […]
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound isolated from the roots of Curcuma longa, from which turmeric is prepared and used widely as a coloring agent, food additive and traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. For decades curcumin and related bioactive curcuminoids have been the center of interest of scientific studies worldwide into their therapeutic potentials. One of […]
Autoimmune diseases are a host of conditions characterized by an abnormal immune response against normal tissues of the body. There are about 100 autoimmune diseases, and they are estimated to affect at least 3-5% of the population. The etiology is still unclear, both genetic and environmental factors are recognized to play key roles in the […]