aldening 2 months ago

#Acupuncture appears to be a rapidly effective #treatment for #costochondritis

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#Acupuncture appears to be a rapidly effective treatment for #costochondritis

BackgroundTo my knowledge, this is the first case series of costochondritis treated by acupuncture. Eight cases are presented, the majority being s...

aldening 2 months ago

The state of #evidence in acupuncture: A #review of #metaanalyses and systematic #reviews of #acupuncture evidence (update 2017–2022)

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The state of #evidence in acupuncture: A #review of #metaanalyses and systematic reviews of acupuncture evidence (update 2017–2022)

Highlights•Compared to previous years, the amount and quality of acupuncture evidence has severely increased in the years 2017–2022.•Acupunct...

aldening 2 months ago

#Coffee for the #liver: a mechanistic approach

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#Coffee for the #liver: a mechanistic approach

The liver, which is essential for metabolism and detoxification, is vulnerable to various damaging factors, including viral infections, excessive a...

aldening 3 months ago

Effects of 2-year #cocoa extract #supplementation on #inflammaging biomarkers in older US adults: findings from the #COcoa Supplement and #Multivitamin Outcomes Study randomised clinical trial Get access Arrow

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Effects of 2-year #cocoa extract# supplementation on #inflammaging biomarkers in older US adults: findings from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study randomised clinical trial Get access Arrow

ObjectiveTo examine the long-term effect of cocoa flavanols on inflammaging biomarkers in the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COS...

aldening 3 months ago

#Nicotinamide for #Skin #Cancer #Chemoprevention

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#Nicotinamide for #Skin #Cancer Chemoprevention

Importance Nicotinamide supplementation has been studied as a chemopreventive medication for reducing skin cancer risk, but large-scale data are l...

aldening 3 months ago

Associations of #Chronic #Insomnia, Longitudinal #Cognitive Outcomes, Amyloid-PET, and White Matter Changes in #Cognitively Normal Older #Adults

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Associations of Chronic #Insomnia, Longitudinal #Cognitive Outcomes, Amyloid-PET, and White Matter Changes in Cognitively Normal Older Adults

The relationship between insomnia and cognitive decline is poorly understood. We investigated associations between chronic insomnia, longitudinal c...

aldening 3 months ago

Serum micro #RNA analysis facilitates decision-making between active #surveillance and immediate #surgery for low-risk #thyroid #tumors

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Serum microRNA analysis facilitates decision-making between active surveillance and immediate surgery for low-risk #thyroid #tumors

Objective: To develop a practical and cost-effective test to distinguish patients with malignant thyroid nodules eligible for active surveillance f...

aldening 3 months ago

Increasing the #Potassium Level in #Patients at High Risk for #Ventricular #Arrhythmias

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Increasing the #Potassium Level in Patients at High Risk for #Ventricular #Arrhythmias

Hypokalemia and even low-normal plasma potassium levels increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias among patients with cardiovascular disease. An...

aldening 3 months ago

Association Between Consumption of Low- and No- #Calorie Artificial #Sweeteners and #Cognitive #Decline An 8-Year Prospective #Study

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Association Between Consumption of Low- and No-Calorie Artificial #Sweeteners and #Cognitive DeclineAn 8-Year Prospective Study

Background and ObjectivesConsumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) has been associated with adverse health outcomes. However, little is...

aldening 3 months ago

#Emotion regulation #strategies differentially impact #memory in #hormonal #contraceptive users

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#Emotion regulation strategies differentially impact memory in #hormonal #contraceptive users

Highlights•HC users show greater emotional reactivity compared to NC females.•Distancing reduces negative affect in HC users compared to NC fem...

aldening 3 months ago

Personalised #gait retraining for medial compartment #knee #osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial

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Personalised #gait retraining for medial compartment #knee #osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial

Retraining individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis to walk with a patient-specific change in their foot angle (ie, toe-in or toe-ou...

aldening 3 months ago

Dietary #vitamin #K intake associates with reduced all-cause #mortality in non- #alcoholic #fatty #liver disease patients

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Dietary vitamin #K intake associates with reduced all-cause #mortality in non-alcoholic #fatty #liver disease patients

This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary vitamin K intake and all-cause mortality in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty li...

aldening 3 months ago

The declining #mental #health of the #young and the global disappearance of the #unhappiness hump shape in #age

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The declining #mental #health of the #young and the global disappearance of the #unhappiness hump shape in #age

Across many studies subjective well-being has followed a U-shape in age, declining until people reach middle-age, only to rebound subsequently. Ill...

aldening 3 months ago

#Coffee ’s Impact on #Health and #Well-Being

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#Coffee ’s Impact on #Health and #Well-Being

AbstractCoffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, with over 60% of Americans drinking it daily. This review examines coffee’s...

aldening 4 months ago

#432 Hz Frequency Benefits: A Comprehensive #Guide

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#432 Hz Frequency Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

#Music has always held the power to move, heal, and inspire. But beyond melody and rhythm, the frequencies at which music is tuned can also influen...

aldening 4 months ago

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Fine-Tuning the Details: Post-encoding #Music Differentially Impacts General and Detailed #Memory

Music can effectively induce emotional arousal, which is associated with the release of stress hormones that are important for the emotional modula...

aldening 4 months ago

Exploring the link between daily #job #burnout and violent #extremist attitudes: The role of negative affect and perceived organizational #support

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Exploring the link between daily job #burnout and violent #extremist attitudes: The role of negative affect and perceived organizational support

Objective: This study investigated whether daily experiences of job burnout are linked to violent extremist attitudes in the workplace, examining t...

aldening 4 months ago

The impact of #almond #supplementation on #oxidative #stress biomarkers: a systematic #review and meta-analysis of randomized control #trials

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The impact of #almond supplementation on #oxidative stress biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Oxidative stress, an imbalance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidants, contributes to chronic diseases. Almonds, rich in vitamin E, polyp...

aldening 4 months ago

#Digital #Eye #Strain Monitoring for One-Hour #Smartphone Engagement Through Eye Activity Measurement System

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Digital #Eye #Strain Monitoring for One-Hour #Smartphone Engagement Through Eye Activity Measurement System

Smartphones have revolutionized our daily lives, becoming portable pocket computers with easy internet access. India, the second-highest smartphone...

aldening 4 months ago

The Effects of the #Mediterranean #Diet on #Health and #Gut #Microbiota

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The Effects of the #Mediterranean Diet on #Health and Gut #Microbiota

The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is plant-based and consists of multiple daily portions of vegetables, fruit, cereals, and olive oil. Although there are...