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Murashko called physical activity

a "universal pill" for all diseases

October 7th, 12:46pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Physical activity can be called a "universal pill" for

all diseases. This was announced on October 7 by

the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation

Mikhail Murashko.

"Physical activity has a positive effect on 35,000 different

biochemical processes. Here is a universal pill - if we

must say so, then for treatment and prevention - this

is, among other things, physical activity," Murashko

said during a speech at the Bioprom forum. His

words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

He also noted that no medical technology has such

a broad positive effect as physical activity.

The forum "Bioprom: Industry and technologies for

humans" is being held on October 7-8 in Gelendzhik.

According to the National Health League, the main risk

factors for chronic diseases include high cholesterol,

salt abuse, a lack of fruits and vegetables in the

diet, smoking, low physical activity, obesity

and high blood pressure.

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The doctor explained...... the

craving for harmful products

October 2nd, 5:58pm

Izvestia.ru

The dietitian, MD Mikhail Ginzburg, told about the reasons
for cravings for harmful products. In his opinion, it should

not be explained by the lack of important substances

that the body is supposedly trying to fill itself.

In an interview with Radio 1, on Wednesday, October 2nd,

the doctor noted that when certain bioactive substances

are deficient, an inversion of tastes occurs when you

want something inedible. If such incorrect taste

preferences occur, you should pay attention

and conduct tests. A lack of iron, which is

poorly absorbed in the body, can cause

cravings for meat.

According to the doctor, the usual conversation with the

patient about his diet helps to identify the lack of some

substances in the body. For example, he will have an

insufficient intake of vitamin C if he neglects

vegetables and berries. B vitamins will be

lacking --- if the diet is low in nuts and

cereals. A lack of legumes and nuts

may indicate a lack of the mineral

selenium. Its deficiency in people

over 50 years of age can speed

the development of athero-

sclerosis ---- especially in the

absence of favorable factors.

Ginzburg noted that it is important to contact doctors

who will help you adjust your diet, so that you can

avoid certain health problems. You can also take

vitamin and mineral complexes, but also after

consulting with a specialist.

The doctor called it normal to want to eat chips, buns and

other harmful products, because a person wants a

variety of tastes, from which you can get joy and,

as it were, a reward for your efforts. When a

person refuses to eat, he risks falling into

depression. He stressed that frankly

harmful products should never be

eaten instead of food.

On the same day, endocrinologist Yurgita Varaeva told the

website aif.ru about products that will help to overcome

cravings for sweets. According to her, these include
cereals, and whole-grain bread, as well as fruits,

berries, poultry meat, fish, some cheeses, soy,

quinoa, and bitter chocolate. Also, to combat

this, sweets should not be allowed for long

periods without food. In addition, it is

important to observe the sleep and

wake regime, and maintain

physical activity.

On October 1st, the doctor Irina Nikulina advised to eat

fresh fruit to fight cravings for sweets. She pointed out

that it is necessary to remove sugar and sweeteners

for three to seven days in order to move away from

addiction, RT clarifies.

On September 27, rehabilitation doctor Sergey Agapkin,

on the air of Rossiya 1 TV channel, advised to include

liver dishes in the diet in order to reduce cravings for

sweet foods. According to him, the liver is rich in

chromium. Its lack in the body --- just causes an

inexplicable desire to eat sweets, notes 360.ru.

In November last year, scientists from the University of

Sydney found that a lack of protein in the diet can lead

to weight gain. Consuming high-carb and fatty foods, a

person can still feel hungry due to a lack of protein,

and its dilution in a diet with a high content of fats

and carbohydrates, leading to increased energy

consumption, is called a protein lever, notes

IA Regnum.

In July, endocrinologist Kamilya Tabeeva said that to

overcome sugar addiction, it is necessary first of all

to pass tests, get enough sleep and play sports. It

is also important to check whether there is a lack

of carbohydrates, iron, B vitamins and other trace

elements in the diet.

In May, a dietitian, Candidate of Medical Sciences Daria

Rusakova called a constant craving for sweets a

harbinger of serious diseases. According to her,

in the state of prediabetes and diabetes, a lot

of insulin is produced in the blood, and

serious glucose spikes are observed.

Because of this, the person feels dizzy, weak and

nauseous and wants to eat sweets to return to

a stable state.

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Doctor: it is important to form the

right eating habits of children

as early as possible

June 29th, 3:30am

by Anastasia Rumyantseva

(RT.ru)

Olga Sazonova, market expert at NTI "HealthNet",

director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine

of Samara State Medical University, and chief

freelance dietitian of the Ministry of Health

of the Samara Region, told RT ---- how to

properly form food habits in children.

"It is very important, for parents to form the right eating

habits of their children as early as possible. Of course,

our eating habits are formed not only from childhood

and not only in the family — they are influenced by

society and marketing, but it is the principles of

nutrition that were defined in childhood that

model eating behaviour in adulthood,"

Sazonova said.

She specified, that all food groups should be present in

the diet of children. At the same time, according to the

expert, special attention should be paid to cooking.

"You should give preference to stewing and steaming.

The fried crust contains a lot of harmful substances,

which, if used frequently, eventually lead to the

appearance of inflammatory processes in

the body," the source warned RT.

The nutritionist stressed - that breakfast should

consist of vegetable salads and two hot dishes.

"The first is porridge, potato and vegetable dishes, eggs,

cottage cheese, and the second, is various hot drinks.

Lunch includes soup, meat or fish dishes with a side

dish. Afternoon tea should meet the child's need for

fluids, since children are thirsty after lunch and

daytime sleep — it consists of liquids, fruits

and berries," she said.

According to her, dinner should include necessarily hot

meals, in the form of cottage cheese, vegetables,

cereals and other dishes, as seconds —

milk, jelly, kefir, or yogurt.

In addition, the expert noted that you should not eat

from bags or boxes, as it is difficult to estimate the

amount of food in them.

"During meals.... it is also necessary to turn off the TV

and not use gadgets; this will allow you to feel timely

satiation and avoid overeating," Sazonova concluded.

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Taking care of yourself

June 26th, 7:01pm,

(Lenta.ru)

The doctor revealed the main

secrets... of women's health.

To maintain women's health..... it is necessary to have a

good rest, and follow simple rules of personal hygiene,

said Tina Gadiati, a leading obstetrician-gynecologist
-endocrinologist, and surgeon at La Salute Clinic.

According to the doctor, every woman who cares about

her health should visit a gynecologist at least once a

year (and ideally once every six months), even if

there are no complaints.

"A preventive examination..... allows you to identify many

female pathologies at the earliest stages --- which may

initially be asymptomatic. And in the presence of any

discomfort, abdominal pain, atypical discharge,

itching and burning, delayed menstruation or

irregular cycle — and do not self-medicate

at all. It is important to visit a doctor as

soon as possible," Gadiati said.

Huge damage to women's health --- is caused by sexually

transmitted infections --- that can occur for a long time

either with mild symptoms or totally asymptomatic,

the obstetrician-gynecologist added. She drew

attention to the fact that --- even with full

confidence in your partner -- you should

not lose vigilance and forget about

protective measures.

Condoms, of course, do not provide an absolute

guarantee of protection from all diseases, but

nevertheless, serve as a barrier to sexually

transmitted infections. If you have a new

sexual partner, you should visit a

gynecologist - and take the

necessary tests.

The doctor also called for weight control, the doctor said.

She explained that if the weight is constantly changing

or if a woman follows a strict diet, then the level of

hormones in the body is disturbed and the

microflora suffers. And this - in turn -

affects the menstrual cycle and

overall well-being.

You need to sleep at least seven to eight hours a day, and

you should go to bed - before midnight. It is during this

period that the body produces hormones that are

important for the female body.

The specialist also recommended, not to forget about

compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene. You

should wash at least twice a day.

She recommended performing this procedure after each

act of defecation, since intestinal bacteria enter the

vagina and disrupt the microflora.

"During menstruation, intimate hygiene should be

monitored very carefully: change pads every

two to three hours: do not use tampons at

night or for more than two to three hours.

And the use of daily pads, should be

reduced to a minimum, since they

provoke ------ the reproduction

of pathogenic bacteria,"

Gadiati summed up.

Earlier, obstetrician-gynecologist, Evgeny Shipovsky,

dispelled popular myths about menstruation. He

called ''incorrect'' .....beliefs that, during

menstruation, you can not exercise

and you need to just endure pain.

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Microplastic found

in male semen

June 10th, 10:11pm

(Lenta.ru)

Chinese scientists have found microplastics in each

tested sample of human sperm obtained from 36

healthy adult men. The results of the study are

published in the journal Science of the

Total Environment.

Previous studies have shown that microplastics are

present in almost all ecosystems of the Earth: from

mountain peaks to the depths of the world's oceans.

Scientists have found that the average person consumes

the equivalent amount of plastic to one credit card per

week. This occurs through drinking from plastic

bottles, inhaling air particles, or eating food

heated in plastic containers. It is noted

that it is impossible for people to

avoid swallowing plastic.

In a new paper, researchers have questioned whether

ingested microplastics could be responsible for a

global drop in the birth rate. To do this, they

recruited 36 healthy adult men from the

city of Jinan (eastern China) who did

not work in the plastics industry,

and collected seminal fluid

samples from them

for analysis.

Each semen sample was mixed with a chemical solution

and filtered for subsequent microscopy. Microplastics

were found in every semen sample, with polystyrene,

commonly used in packaging foam, being the most

common of the eight types of plastic identified.

Also, sperm samples containing polyvinyl chloride plastic

particles showed lower sperm motility. According to the

authors, this finding may help explain the decline in

male fertility.

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Russia develops network to

detect Alzheimer’s disease

and dementia

June 10th, 1:03pm

(Prensa Latina)

NtechLab director Aleksei Palamarchuk reported on

Monday that the company is developing a neural

network for early detection of Alzheimer's

illnesses, dementia, and other

neurodegenerative diseases.

TASS reported that - according to Palamarchuk - using

video analysis studies based on Artificial Intelligence

(AI), the brain changes that lead to these diseases

can be identified ten years before the clinical

manifestations appear and preventive

treatment can begin.

Right now, we have created the neural network that

will help identify degenerative changes in the brain,

such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, he said.

Palamarchuk explained that the neural network

...trained with top doctors from major Russian

hospitals and medical centres.... will process

the brain’s images by computed tomography

(CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

NtechLab announced earlier that it had received a

certificate for a neural network to help physicians

diagnose ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

[Rhondda Records adds: for President Guiseppe

Biden - this might just be......... a little too late.]

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The endocrinologist listed the

microelements necessary
for a woman's health

May 28th, 2:24am

(Izvestia.ru)

Timely intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

(PUFAs) helps women maintain their youth. This is

stated by endocrinologist, Solgar expert Lira

Gaptykayeva..... in an interview with

"Gazeta.En " on Tuesday, May 28.

"Studies show that this solves several problems at once:

it allows you to lengthen telomeres and thus delay

biological aging, helps to fight both systemic

inflammation, which provokes heart and

vascular problems, type 2 diabetes and

other chronic diseases, and mito-

chondrial dysfunction.... and

oxidative stress --- which

are considered the key

causes of malignant

tumors", - said

the expert.

An equally important trace element in the female body, is

iron. The endocrinologist warned that its deficiency can

cause disturbances in the synthesis of hemoglobin,

which is responsible for the movement of oxygen

in the body.

"Normally, the iron index varies in the range of 9-30

micromol/l . You can try to support it through

nutrition by including meat, liver, poultry,

fish and eggs in your diet. However,

heat treatment and deterioration

of the quality of the products

themselves leads to a

decrease in the

content of the

nutrients in

them," - the

doctor said.

The third important element is folic acid, which is also

called vitamin B9. This substance contributes to the

proper functioning of the immune system, gives a

healthy appearance to hair, nails and skin, and

is also responsible for energy exchange.

"During the pre-gravidar preparation of the body and

directly during pregnancy, the need for this vitamin

increases by 1.5 times, since it is necessary for

proper fetal formation, protein division, growth

and development," the specialist explained.

You can get enough folic acid by eating spinach, peanuts,

beets, liver, lentils, and asparagus daily. However, all

these products must be consumed fresh, as any

treatment -- or even long-term exposure to

direct sunlight - destroys up to 90% of

the vitamin B9 contained in them.

"In addition, some people have a genetic predisposition

to non-assimilation of this substance (polymorphism
of the MTHFR gene)," the expert concluded.

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Taking care of yourself

Men are warned: about the

dangerous consequences

of loving beer

May 24th, 4:31pm

(Lenta.ru)

The love of beer threatens men with serious health

problems, said surgeon Alexander Umnov. He

warned men about the dangerous

consequences of drinking this

drink, in an interview with

NEWS.ru.

According to him, beer alcoholics quickly develop obesity

and metabolic syndrome. "Hence the increased blood

glucose and the development of type 2 diabetes,"

he explained.

Umnov added that because of the heavy metal salts

contained in beer, men's testosterone production

decreases, which threatens to change their

appearance to the female type, and

problems in intimate life,

including infertility.

Earlier, Umnov named the devastating health

consequences of drinking vodka. According

to him, when drinking this drink, the cells of

the pancreas die, then the liver tissue

becomes scarred, because of which

this organ...... cannot effectively

remove toxins from the body.

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The doctor spoke on - the benefits of

greens for reducing blood pressure

April 25th, 12:01am

(Izvestia.ru)

Natalia Denisova, a dietitian, senior researcher at the

Research Centre for Nutrition and Biotechnology,

PhD, told how to make a diet in such a way --- to

reduce the dose of blood pressure medications.

In a conversation with the site aif.ru on Wednesday, April

24, the specialist pointed out that greens are one of the

main sources of potassium, which helps to remove

fluids. This reduces blood pressure and reduces

swelling. According to her, in the absence of

problems with the pancreas in each meal,

you should eat 3-4 sprigs of dill, parsley,

and/or lettuce - this is about 10-15 g

per serving. Also, greens are useful

for people with excess weight ---

since the dietary fibre of greens

helps to remove excess

fat, and cholesterol.

In addition, according to Denisova, fresh greens contain

antioxidants: vitamin C, carotenoids, and chlorophyll.

Vitamin C and other antioxidants help improve blood

circulation, stimulate hematopoiesis, and improve

the oxygen supply to tissues and organs.

The doctor added that the greens are also rich in

essential oils. In particular, dill reduces gas

formation, and improves digestion.

On April 18, Natalia Denisova told what foods should

be included in the diet for people who have a

predisposition to hypertension.

In particular, according to her, boiled potatoes help

reduce blood pressure due to the content of

potassium, which removes water from the

body. Potatoes are also considered a

mild diuretic.

On April 16, endocrinologist and dietitian Ekaterina

Kazachkova urged not to eat fast food more often

than once every two weeks. According to her,

heavy food is best combined with fibre-rich

foods. Vegetables and herbs are able to

absorb some of the trans fats, as well

as help to process the dish without

harm to health, reports TV

channel "360".

In February, the surgeon, oncourologist Mark Gadziyan

called chips and smoked sausage ---- the most harmful

products. According to him it is important to consume

sufficient amounts of clean water for the prevention

of urolithiasis. For the same purposes --- it is

necessary to reduce the amount of salt

in the diet and limit meat consumption.

Earlier, cardiologist Denis Sokolov told how to properly

measure blood pressure. According to him, this should

be done in a quiet environment, not immediately after

smoking or drinking coffee.

The hand should not be held in the air, it is necessary

to put it on the table and relax, fix it in one position.

The middle of the cuff should be at the level of the

heart when measuring, the website kp.ru. writes.

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Ent pointed out the connection

between the common cold

and the use of sweets

April 24th, 11:21pm

(Izvestia.ru)

An otorhinolaryngologist of the highest category,

Vladimir Zaitsev, said that sugar can lead to a

runny nose, that is, an active discharge of

mucus from the nose.

In a conversation with the site aif.ru on Wednesday, April

24, the doctor explained that sugar is an ideal breeding

ground for microorganisms.

"Micro-organisms normally live in every person - we carry

about 2.5 kg of microflora. And without it, we would not

have lived, we would simply have died. However, the

question is in the number of these microorganisms:

if their number increases multiple times, it is bad

for the body," the expert explained.

According to him, in addition to sugar, milk, fermented milk

products and yeast are also nutrient media for microflora.

Sugar, for example, acts as a provocateur of

inflammatory diseases of the

paranasal sinuses.

The doctor explained that if a person has inflamed

maxillary sinuses, then with a large amount of

sugar in the diet, it will be constantly

maintained due to the nutrition

of bacteria.

"Further, the discharge will disturb and move from the

sinuses to the nasal cavity. When they get there,

active irritation of the lower nasal concha

begins. It will be under the constant

influence of mucus," said Zaitsev.

Thus, the nasal cavity becomes inflamed and is also

involved in the process of the active production of

mucus, which irritates the throat.

As lore emphasized, it is also important to take into

account that excess sugar increases its level in

the blood, against which there is a decrease in

immunity. So, for example.... patients with

diabetes suffer greatly with a runny nose.

Due to reduced immunity, such patients

catch any infection transmitted by

airborne droplets.

The doctor urged to reconsider the approach to the use of

sugar as it is not provided in a natural food chain of the

person. It should be a treat or delicacy. If a person is

ready to "sacrifice their sweet tooth" --- then the

situation can be corrected, but ---- if not, then,

according to the doctor, you should prepare

for a constantly flowing..... nose. This is

already...... a consequence of such a

pathology..... as chronic vasomotor

rhinitis of a neurovegetative form.

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The doctor told about
dangerous diseases
for pensioners

The doctor listed products

that improve vision

April 10th, 4:50am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Doctor-ophthalmologist, doctor-microsurgeon,

doctor-laser surgeon "SM-Klinika", and Candidate

of Medical Sciences, Svetlana Mirgorodskaya,

listed products - that can improve vision.

In an interview with Gazeta.En, on Tuesday, April 9, the

specialist noted that vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, P,

D and E, as well as lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc and

anthocyanins, have a positive effect on your

eye health and vision.

According to her, vitamin A is present in fish from the

cold northern seas, in eggs, milk, liver, butter, wild

garlic, celery, and parsley, writes RT.

Mirgorodskaya noted, that B vitamins can be found in meat,

heavy cream, cereals, bananas, and vitamins P and C, are

found in raspberries, citrus fruits, blackberries, cherries,

black currants, grapes, rosehips, paprika, bell peppers,

cabbage, potatoes, and tomatoes.

In addition, it is worth including sea fish and mushrooms in

the diet, because they are rich in vitamin D. Also useful for

vision... is zinc, which is high in pumpkin seeds, oysters,

pine nuts and beans. kp.ru.

Earlier, on March 20, Irina Zimina, an ophthalmologist at

Atlas clinics, said that in order to prevent deterioration

of vision, it is necessary to take breaks during visual

loads, exercises for the eyes, and also moisten the

air in the room.

In February, nutritionist Alexandra Razarenova said that

regular use of rosehip helps to strengthen the immune

system, as well as cope with viruses and bacteria. In

addition, red fruits can protect against premature

aging. Vitamin A, which is present in rosehip,

improves vision, reports the TV

channel "360".

In August last year, dietitian Elena Solomatina, told

"Moscow 24" - that eating pumpkin helps maintain

good vision in the elderly. According to her, it is

rich in fiber, zinc and antioxidants that are

good for vision.

Prior to this, Solomatina noted that apricots restore visual

acuity and have a beneficial effect on the nervous and

cardiovascular systems. In addition ------ they are

easy to quench thirst, as they (85%) consist

of water, notes NSN.

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The expert named four

principles of longevity

April 8th, 11pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Life expectancy in Moscow, has reached a record 78 years

on average, Vladimir Filippov, Deputy head of the Moscow

Department of Labour and Social Protection and head of

the Moscow Longevity program told Izvestia. According

to him, this is influenced by a number of fundamental

factors, such as the quality and accessibility of

healthcare.... a variety of leisure and self-

realization opportunities, but there

are also four main principles

of longevity.

To the first important principle, the expert attributed the

ability of a person to find happiness in everyday affairs.

"For example, the Japanese, a nation of centenarians,

have such a popular term --- "ikigai". It means, the

meaning of life in the most applied sense ----- as

the ability to find happiness in everyday affairs.''

''So ---- most Japanese retirees have a specific plan

for each day of their lives: finish tying a blanket,

feed their grandchildren, go to the market,

clean the house, walk the dog, and so on.

They are not afraid to plan for months

-- and years -- ahead.''

''This is a serious mental factor that affects life

expectancy, " Vladimir Filippov explained.

The expert called physical health and timely passing

of high-quality medical examinations the second

and third principles.

"Today.... there is an opinion that the best patient, the so-

called "patient 2.0", is the one who goes to the doctor

in advance, and passes the necessary checkups to

prevent or detect diseases at an early stage,"

Filippov said.

According to him, the fourth important law of

most centenarians --------- is to load the brain.

"In Japan, where old age is probably better studied than

anywhere else, another study proved that older people

who were engaged in intellectual work, regularly

read, guessed crosswords, or played Go, life

expectancy on average, was four years

longer," Filippov said.

In addition, one of the key factors affecting longevity, the

expert called the human environment. Single people on

average live five to six years less.

Warm communication prolongs life - the authors of the

famous Harvard 75-year study on happiness came

to this conclusion, Filippov stressed.

Earlier, on March 31, Tamara Moseva, brand chief of the

network of boarding houses for the elderly "Warm

Conversations", told Izvestia that the secret of

active longevity lies not only in genetics and

the level of physical activity, but also in a

certain diet.

According to her, it is important for health that the meal

is varied and balanced and includes: vegetables, fruits,

cereals, legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy products, meat
or its alternatives.

This diet helps meet the body's needs for vitamins,

minerals, protein, fat, and carbohydrates. A lack

of nutrients..... can lead to various diseases,

she explained.

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The doctor named the early signs
of Parkinson's disease

April 1st, 1:02pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Excessive movement during sleep, such as twitching,
can be the first signs of Parkinson's disease. About
this on April the 1st, in Gazeta.Ru, stated Sergey
Illarioshkin ---- an Academician of the Russian
Academy of Sciences, and Deputy Director
for Research at the Scientific Centre
of Neurology.

According to him, such a symptom may appear even 10-20

years before motor manifestations. In this case, a person

can wave his hands in a dream and throw objects from

the bedside shelves.

"This is a sign of developing pathology in those parts of

the brain that are responsible for controlling sleep

mechanisms and are involved in the earliest

stage of the disease," Illarioshkin said.

The specialist explained that disabling muscle tone during

REM sleep is normal, but in people with Parkinson's

disease, the pathology of certain nuclei of the

brain stem leads to the fact that the tone is

preserved. So, a person begins to

"participate" in his dream.

Illarioshkin cited as an example a case from the United

States, when a man at the time of such an attack in a

dream strangled his wife. As a result -- he was able

to avoid criminal liability, since polysomnography

proved that the patient suffers from a violation

of behaviour... in the REM sleep phase.

"If a person has such a disorder isolated, then with a 70%

probability he will develop either Parkinson's disease, or

dementia with Lewy bodies, or multisystem atrophy —

three diseases associated with the pathology of

alpha-synuclein," the neurologist summed up.

Earlier, on March 22nd, it was reported, that Russian

scientists have patented a drug for the treatment of

Parkinson's disease in the early stages. It acts on

the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which is

encoded by the GBA1 gene.

Mutations in it increase the risk of developing pathology

by 10 times. Tests on patient cells have shown that the

molecule created by scientists.... restores the activity

of the enzyme.

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Taking care of yourself

Those who lose weight are advised

to eat ....no more than 25 g of

dark chocolate per day

by Anastasia Rumyantseva

February 25th, 2am

(RT.ru)

Lecturer at the Russian Biotechnological University,

(ROSBIOTECH University) Inga Belyaeva explained

in an interview with RT -- that almost any of the

existing diets.... involves a complete rejection

of sweets ------ but chocolate, can be useful

for weight loss.

"The main thing is to choose the right product and consume

it in reasonable quantities. Preference should be given to

dark chocolate, which contains a lot of natural cocoa

and little sugar. Such a product helps to reduce the

level of stress that occurs when following a diet:

it stimulates the release of endorphin and

serotonin -- and neutralizes the effect

of cortisol --- thereby, preventing

overeating," the expert said.

According to her, cocoa butter.... which is part of

chocolate, is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.

"They speed up your metabolism and fat burning.

And even a small piece of dark chocolate can

effectively - satisfy your hunger. The fibre in

this product creates a long-lasting feeling

of satiety," the expert said.

Modern dietetics recommends using no more
than 25 grams of dark chocolate per day,
when reducing weight, Belyaeva noted.

"This is a quarter of a 100-gram tile, six pieces.

This portion contains about 155 kcal. The use

of white and milk chocolate can be harmful

- as it does not contain at all, or contains

very little, cocoa, but a lot of sugar,

animal fat, and sometimes other

additives," she concluded.

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Taking care of yourself

February 20th, 6:01pm

(Lenta.ru)

The doctor explained the reasons for the

appearance of an unpleasant symptom

of menopause

Hot flushes in menopause appear -- due to fluctuations

in the level of estrogens, directly related to the work

of neurotransmitters, explained obstetrician-

gynecologist, Ekaterina Volkova.

The doctor explained the reasons.... why

this unpleasant symptom occurs during

menopause in her Telegram channel.

According to Volkova, most women learn about

menopause by the absence of menstruation,

and many of them - face hot flushes. The

doctor noted, that everyone feels this

symptom differently.

Hot flushes can ferl like a feeling of warmth,

especially in the upper body and not even

accompanied by heavy sweating. And...

they can be a real attack with sweat,

fever and tachycardia.

The obstetrician-gynecologist, Ekaterina Volkova,

clarified that the occurrence of hot flushes is

associated with a lack of estrogen.

She explained, that this hormone is

important --- for the functioning

of neurotransmitters, which

transmit information from

the body to the central

nervous system.

If there are no estrogens, then the information is

transmitted incorrectly. "You don't overheat,

but in the centre you "hear" ....that it is

time to cool down," the doctor said.

Earlier, Volkova named five vitamins for

women over 40 years old. Among

others..... she recommended

taking vitamins A and B.

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Study:

Exercise can help ease pain

for people with cancer

February 17th, 8:16am

(Prensa Latina)

Engaging in intense exercise might not be the first thing

that people fighting cancer think to do ---- but a new

study by Trusted Source, reports that a workout

can help ease cancer-related pain.

“It may feel counterintuitive to some, but physical activity

is an effective, non-pharmacologic option... for reducing

many types of pain,” said Dr. Erika Rees-Punia, a study

senior author & the American Cancer Society’s senior

principal scientist for epidemiology and behavioral

research, in a press statement.

“As our study suggests, this may include

pain associated with cancer and

its treatments.”

In the study published in the journal Cancer, Rees-Punia

and Dr. Christopher T.V. Swain, first study author and a

fellow at the University of Melbourne in Australia,

looked at 10,651 adults with a past cancer

diagnosis and 51,439 adults without

a history of cancer.

Participants were asked to rate their average pain level

from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the

worst pain imaginable. They also were queried

about their engagement in exercise.

The researchers reported that more physical activity

was associated with lower pain intensity, whether

or not individuals had a history of cancer.

Among those with a past cancer diagnosis, those

exceeding the physical activity guidelines

established by the U.S. government —

getting 150 to 300 minutes a week

of moderate-intensity exercise, or

75 to 150 minutes per week of

vigorous - intensity aerobic

physical activity ----- were

16% less likely.. to report

moderate-to-severe pain

compared to those who

exercised less.

Less pain also was reported by those who were

consistently active or became active as older

adults compared to those who remained

inactive, the researchers said.

“Cancer pain can be debilitating and most patients

in palliative care, often require opioid-based pain

medications like morphine, just to get by,” Dr.

Ryan Peterson --- a pain medicine specialist

and anesthesiologist at NuView Treatment

Center, a Los Angeles-based addiction

treatment program, told Medical

News Today.

''While pharmacological interventions are good,

I recommend non-pharmacologic therapies

such as gradual exercise, as tolerable

when possible ------ so as to prevent

muscle atrophy and further pain.''

''Exercise is also known to aid in the release of

endorphins ---- which may be helpful in pain

alleviation and tolerance,” said Peterson,

who was not involved in the study.

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The doctor named ways to reduce

the daily consumption of sweets

February 5th, 2:13pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Regular exercise and the use of sugar substitutes will help

reduce your daily intake of sweets. This was announced

on Monday, February 5, by the endocrinologist of

Meditsina JSC (Academician Roitberg Clinic)

Natalia Tananakina.

"It is possible to get hooked on sweets because of their

ability to cause a person to feel pleasure and stimulate

the pleasure centres in the brain. Giving up on this can

be difficult because of the possible development of

physiological dependence, as well as

psychological habits," the doctor

shared with RIAMO.

According to her, the difference in the use of natural sugar

and sweeteners lies in their metabolic effects. The first

product is high in calories, it increases the level of

glucose in the blood, while the sweetener has

zero calories.

The specialist emphasized that it is impossible to

completely switch to substitutes, since using

them in large quantities can have a negative

impact on health.

Earlier, in December, the surgeon, oncourologist Mark

Gadziyan, said that the most harmful products are

sugar and salt. He explained - that an excess of

salt in the body can cause blood clots to form

in the blood vessels, as well as a decrease

in testosterone levels and an increase

in blood pressure.

Sugar is also dangerous, as it negatively affects the

suppression of insulin production and leads to fat

deposition in the abdominal organs.

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High blood omega-3 levels

linked to lower risk of

Alzheimer’s disease

February 3rd 1:28pm

(Prensa Latina)

Having high levels of omega-3 in the blood is associated

with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease,

according to a study co-led by the Hospital del

Mar Research Institute and published in

the journal Nutrients.

This is the study with the largest number of participants in

this field to date, analyzing data from 260,000 people from

the UK Biobank database. Researchers from the Fatty

Acid Resarch Institute of the United States and
the CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y

Nutrición (CIBEROBN) have participated

in the study.

The authors of the study, have been able to access the

blood metabolite profile of individuals included in the

UK database. As well as examining the associations

by different types of omega-3, being able to work

with such a large number of participants has

made it possible to include younger

population groups - than those

traditionally studied.

Thus, they have divided the participants into volunteers

aged 40 to 50 years, 50 to 60 years and over 60 years.

They have also been able to relate this information

to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease or other

dementias, as distinct entities.

As Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila, a researcher in the Cardiovascular

Risk and Nutrition Research Group at the Hospital del

Mar Research Institute, explains, “it has helped us to

study whether having high levels of omega-3 at age

50 can help prevent the onset of dementia many

years later”.

The study has taken into account the age, sex, level

of schooling of the participants and the genetic

characteristics associated with an increased

risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

The conclusions indicate that “high levels of omega-3 are

associated with lower risk for all age groups, for men
and women and for both diseases, but the strongest

associations, are found in men, in people over

60 years of age, and for dementias other

than Alzheimer’s disease,” explains

the lead author of the study.

At the same time, the associations are also particularly

beneficial for omega-3s other than DHA (docosa-

hexaenoic acid). This omega-3... is provided by

oily fish, and, therefore, the study “reinforces

the idea that there are some foods, which

do not have to be fish, such as walnuts,

that could be beneficial for brain

health,” says Dr. Sala-Vila.

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Report: Progress on Cancer Survival

in UK -------- at Slowest in 50 Years

February 3rd, 10:25am (FNA)

Progress on cancer survival in the UK has slowed to its

lowest rate in 50 years, a report found ----- with experts

blaming the impact of austerity on the nation’s health.

The study - by researchers at the London School of Hygiene

and Tropical Medicine, commissioned by Cancer Research

UK, projects there will be half a million new cancer cases

each year in the UK by 2040, The Guardian reported.

The report says nearly half of all patients (49.8%) now

survive cancer for at least 10 years. But the rate of

progress in improving prognosis slowed markedly

after 2010 -- rising by an average of 0.6% a year

between 2011 and 2018. In previous decades,

10-year survival rose by 1.5%-2.7% a year.

Figures from WHO’s cancer arm, the International Agency

for Research on Cancer, have suggested global cancer

cases will rise by more than 75% by 2050 --- due to a

combination of factors including tobacco use,

alcohol consumption and obesity.

Mark Lawler --- a professor of digital health at Queen’s

University Belfast and the chair of Lancet Oncology’s

European Groundshot cancer commission, said the

slow improvement in 10-year cancer survival as

detailed in Cancer Research UK’s study

made for startling reading.

“Good health and austerity do not mix, leading to less

resources being focused on cancer prevention and

treatment. And the bad news is it’s not going to

get any better soon, as the impact of COVID

and national lockdowns has set back

survival for certain cancers like

bowel by almost a decade,”

he said.

“Inexplicably, this is the very time that the government has

moved away from a national cancer strategy to a major

conditions strategy, going against international best

practice,” he added.

John Ashton, a former president of the UK Faculty of

Public Health, said public health budgets meant

cancer prevention --- is increasingly difficult.

“The agenda for preventing cancer is about smoking

cessation, healthy weight, less alcohol --- and a

healthy diet. Public health teams don’t really

have the resources to get upstream of the

prevention side of cancer. [Coupled with

pressures on GP practices and the

wider NHS] the picture is gloomy

from a prevention point of view

...from an early intervention

point of view -- and from a

treatment point of view,”

he added.

Jon Shelton, the head of cancer intelligence at Cancer

Research UK, said, “Cancer survival is not improving

quickly enough. People are waiting far too long for

diagnosis and to start treatment, with cancer

waiting time targets consistently being

missed. And we need to prevent

more cancers."

Dr Cary Adams, the head of the Union for International
Cancer Control, said, “Despite the progress that has

been made in the early detection of cancers and

the treatment and care of cancer patients ---

significant disparities in cancer treatment

outcomes exist not only between high-

and low-income regions of the world,

but also within countries."

“Where someone lives should not determine whether they

live. Tools exist to enable governments to prioritise

cancer care and to ensure that everyone has

access to affordable, quality services. This

is not just a resource issue but a matter

of political will,” Adams added.

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The doctor told - how

to support immunity

in winter

by Evgeny Odintsovo

January 5th, 8:55pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Doctor Turtleneck recommended eating
garlic and ginger in winter for immunity

In winter, the immune system plays a special role in

maintaining health, as cold temperatures and

viruses can have a negative impact on the

body. About this in "Newspaper.En" said

Angelina Vodolazkaya, a nutritionist

and endocrinologist at Biogena.

"Without enough UV light, the active form of vitamin D3

is no longer produced in the skin — it regulates fat

metabolism, helping to maintain a normal weight,

and ensures the health of the skin, hair, and

nails," she explained.

The doctor has identified several products that

support our health and mood - even in the

cold season.

"Vegetables are the main suppliers of dietary fibre,

thanks to which cholesterol is removed from the

body and the gastrointestinal tract functions.

One of these vegetables is spinach. It is a

source of vitamin C, and spinach also

contains beta-carotene and anti-

oxidants that help strengthen

the immune system," the

expert added.

The next important product needed in winter,

is garlic.

"It has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Garlic can help reduce the risk of colds and flu and

boost the immune system. Ginger, a product that

can be added to tea or used in the preparation

of various dishes, also has anti-inflammatory

properties. It lowers cholesterol levels,

which protects us from heart disease.

In addition, ginger, is good for the

brain ---- it improves memory and

concentration ---- and also helps

in the prevention of Alzheimer's

disease," the doctor stressed.

Vodolazka noted that it is important to use these products

in combination with a varied and balanced diet in order to

get all the necessary nutrients to maintain health and

immunity in winter.

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How to avoid the negative health

consequences..... of overeating

January 3rd, 8:47am (DAN)

The Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer

Rights Protection and Human Welfare has

compiled recommendations in case of

overeating. They include

four main tips.

It is noted that to improve the functioning of the digestive

system and relieve stress from the body... you should

drink more water. To reduce discomfort --- you can

perform simple physical exercises, or stretching,

take a walk. It is useful to arrange a fasting day

to give the stomach a break from digesting and

assimilating food.

After overeating, you should return to healthy eating habits,

in particular, eat more vegetables, fruits and protein, and

less food --- with a high content of sugar and fat.

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Report: Expired Pfizer COVID

Antiviral Drugs Set to Cost

Europe $2.2bln

January 1st 2024, 4:22pm (FNA)

More than a billion dollars worth of Pfizer’s COVID-19

antiviral drugs procured in Europe have been wasted,

according to health data, as tight controls over who

can receive the medication left millions of doses

unused before their expiry date.

Paxlovid — designed to be given to patients shortly after

they test positive for the virus — has been far easier to

obtain in the US than in Europe, where access has

often been restricted to the elderly, or people at

high risk of developing severe COVID-19, The

Financial Times reported.

But data from analytics group Airfinity, shows European

countries --- including the UK, France, Spain and Italy

could have made the medication more accessible

without using up supplies, as more than 1.5mln

5-day courses of the pill worth about $1.1bln

have expired despite their use dates being

extended ------- by six to 12 months.

By the end of February 2024, a total of about 3.1mln

courses are set to expire, pushing the cost to

European health systems to about $2.2bln,

according to Airfinity. The data does not

include contracts that were EU-wide.

There have also been concerns, over how Paxlovid

interacts with other common medications, which

restricts how often it can be prescribed.

The European country with the biggest expiry rate is the

UK, where an estimated 1mln doses worth $700mln

were out of date - by early December, the data

shows. Another 550,000 doses are expected

to expire in February, with a further

650,000 by the end of June.

In December 2021, at the height of the Omicron wave,

the UK agreed to buy 2.75mln courses of Paxlovid.

The country’s National Institute for Health and

Care Excellence, the public health body...

recommends the drug be used - only for

people with serious underlying health

conditions such as cancer and HIV

or recipients of transplants.

The UK health and social care department said more

courses had been used, without offering its own

data. A spokesperson, said the government

had “acted fast to secure enough stock

of antivirals” at a time of “high

global demand”.

The restrictions have been less stringent in other

European countries... with elderly citizens and

people with more common risk factors such

as diabetes and obesity able to obtain the

drug. Yet more than 200,000 Paxlovid

courses expired before they could be

used in Spain and about 100,000

each went out of date in

France and Italy.

Even in the US — the largest market for COVID outpatient

treatments — demand for COVID antivirals has fallen,

tracking the reduced burden of COVID and a drop

in testing for the virus.

About 5.3mln courses were prescribed in the US this year,

24 percent down on 2022. The US government arranged

with Pfizer, to return 7.9mln Paxlovid courses at the

end of 2023, at an estimated cost to the company

of $4.2bln.

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Taking care - of yourself

December 18th, 3:03pm

(Lenta.ru)

The doctor revealed a non-obvious sign of severe stress.

With chronic stress, a person can have a so-called

psychogenic cough --- said neurologist Marina

Anikina. A non-obvious sign - of a strong

nervous strain and its difference from

a cough caused by a cold, she

explained, in an interview

with Sputnik radio.

After a respiratory infection, the doctor specified, two

weeks are enough... for the cough caused by a cold

to fade. A prolonged cough, she explained, can

start with chronic stress and a sense of

global danger.

"First ---- the presence of a pronounced anxiety disorder

increases the likelihood that the cough is psychogenic

in nature. Secondly, such a cough has its own

frequency ---- it occurs during an emotional

conversation or some kind of traumatic

situation ---- but it is not present at

night," Anikina explained.

If you have a prolonged cough, she continued, you need

to consult with a number of specialists and undergo a

serious examination.

Anikina advised to do a chest X-ray, pass blood

tests prescribed by the therapist, and consult

an oto-laryngologist, an allergist, and a

gastro-enterologist.

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Doctor Bolibok talked about ways

------- to combat whooping cough

by Anastasia Belousova

December 13th, 9:24pm

(RT.ru)

Allergist-immunologist Vladimir Bolibok in an interview

with RT spoke about ways to combat whooping cough

.....and outbreaks of diseases in schools.

"The most radical method is not to take your child to school.

Go to quarantine in advance. Especially if the child is often

ill. There is probably no other method that guarantees

not to get infected," the doctor noted.

He also added that whooping cough

----- is a controlled infection.

"We need to raise the documents and see if the child has

been vaccinated or not. According to the vaccination

calendar, you need to repeat this vaccination. Our

immune system is weakened. There are many

migrant children who are not vaccinated at

all. Accordingly, whooping cough is

spreading. The particular danger

is not so much the microbe

itself but the toxin that it

spreads," Bolibok said.

The doctor said that whooping cough is especially

dangerous for children under four years of age.

"Mostly unvaccinated children under

the age of two --- die," he stressed.

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Russian Defense Ministry has hard proof

US conducted pre-pandemic

Coronavirus research

December 11th, 4:34pm (TASS)

The Russian Defense Ministry has obtained documents that

indicate the US carried out coronavirus research between

2016 and 2020, Chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Chemical and

Biological Protection Troops, Lieutenant-General Igor

Kirillov, said on Monday.

"I would like to remind you - that it was four years ago, in

December 2019, that the first patients infected with the

COVID-19 virus were identified," Kirillov stated. "By a

'curious coincidence' -- the pandemic was preceded

by a series of research projects on the systematic

study of coronaviruses funded by the

US Government."

"Thus, since 2009, the United States Agency for

International Development (USAID) has

implemented the Predict Program to

study coronavirus diseases - and

capture their vectors," Russia’s

military official continued.

"According to the reporting documents available to us for

the Project 'Assessing Risk of Emerging Infections from

Insectivorous Bats in Ukraine and Georgia,'

coronavirus studies were conducted

in 2016-2020."

"The report notes '... that during the work in Ukraine, bats

were identified that migrate up to 800 km deep into

countries such as Hungary and Russia...'"

Kirillov said.

According to him, it was suspicious, that scientists who

were experts in the field of bioinformatics participated

in the research on coronavirus strains, although they

were tasked to study genomes of the

detected disease.

"It is also worth noting that the research involved

bioinformatics specialists whose work included

editing and combining the genomes of

identified pathogens, i.e. research

traditionally associated with

improving the functions of

dangerous viruses,"

Kirillov said.

Russia’s senior military official also noted that the US

medical establishment’s preparedness for the COVID

outbreak points to an alleged deal between "various

U.S. government agencies & so-called Big Pharma."

"It is, also, difficult to explain the high level of preparedness

of US mRNA vaccine manufacturers for the pandemic of a

new coronavirus infection," Kirillov stated. "This suggests

collusion between various U.S. government agencies and

so-called Big Pharma."

"The spread of the new coronavirus infection ---- has led to a

significant increase in the profits of biotech companies that

produce vaccines and drugs against coronaviruses, as well

as increased the dependence of developing countries on

the United States - and created the conditions for the

continued implementation of dual-use programs,"

Kirillov said.

According to the latest statistics provided by Worldometer

online stats counter --- over 699,232 million people have

been infected worldwide with COVID-19 since 2020

while the global death toll currently stands at

over 6,954.100 million.

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The nutritionist listed the most

useful products for the brain

December 10th, 2:45am

(Izvestia.ru)

Nutritionist Rusakova named foods that

affect human cognitive functions.

Nuts, dairy products, and fish are the most brain-healthy

foods. On December 9, a nutritionist, Candidate of

Medical Sciences Daria Rusakova told Regnum

news agency about this.

"If a person is concerned about the state of his brain, then

he should focus on fish, dairy products, as well as various

nuts and seeds," Rusakova said.

In addition, the doctor named products that negatively

affect the functioning of the brain. Sausage products

and bacon ----- are dangerous.

According to Rusakova, sausage products are indeed

subjected to processing that causes a carcinogenic

effect. Moreover, they contain excessive amounts

of salt, cholesterol and various additives, which

makes this product not very useful not only for

the brain, but also for the entire body

as a whole.

The doctor warned -- that excessive consumption of

cholesterol-containing products leads to disorders

of the cardiovascular system, impaired blood

supply and brain function. In addition,

processed red meat --- can trigger

cancer of the gastrointestinal

tract, liver and other organs.

Which foods improve mental performance:

doctors told how fish, nuts & vegetables

slow down the aging of cells.

Earlier, on December 8, doctor Tikhomirova also

listed harmful products for the brain. Among

them, are alcohol, margarine and fast food.

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Physical exercise
improves sleep
quality

December 4th, 12:40pm

(Prensa Latina)

Poor sleep can reduce cognitive performance, attention

span, judgment and the emotional state of people, but

by opting for physical exercises the quality of sleep

improves, a specialized source revealed toda

According to the journal Physiology and
Behaviour, cardiovascular diseases,
obesity, neuro-degenerative
disorders and depression
- conspire against.....
optimal rest.

Scientists found that 20 minutes of moderate exercise

can compensate for a poor night’s sleep.

Cognitive performance improves during a session of
moderate-intensity physical activity, regardless of

a person’s sleep status or oxygen levels.

“One possible hypothesis why exercise improves cognitive

performance is related to increased cerebral blood flow

and oxygenation, however, our findings suggest that

even when exercising in an environment with low

oxygen levels, participants were still able to

perform cognitive tasks better than when

at rest under the same conditions,”
the experts argued.

Scientists with this study reinforced the thesis that

movement ------- is medicine for the body and brain.

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A Healthy diet extends

your life - by ten years

November 28th, 9:30pm

(Lenta.ru)

An international team of scientists has found that switching

from a typical Western diet to a healthier lifestyle can

extend the life of the average middle-aged person

by 10 years. The results of the research are

published in the journal Nature Food.

The researchers analyzed data from 467,354 participants in

the UK Biobank long-term study aged 40 to 69 years, which

examines the impact of genetic predisposition and

environmental exposure on the development of

diseases in humans. To learn more about
the impact of eating behaviours on life

expectancy, researchers grouped

people by their eating patterns

..tracking how they changed

over the years.

Comparing people who switched from an unhealthy diet to a

healthy one with participants who were still living the same

lifestyle, experts found that in the first case, life

expectancy increases by an average of

several years.

In particular, middle-aged people who switched from an

unhealthy diet to a healthy one and followed this

regime, extended their lives by an average of

almost ten years. Moving at a later age,

also added extra years of life,

but not by as much.

The results show that a diet associated with longevity

involves the moderate consumption of whole grains,

fruits, fish, and white meat; a high consumption of

milk and dairy products, vegetables, nuts, and

legumes; relatively low consumption of eggs,

red meat, and sweetened beverages; and

low consumption of refined grains and

processed meat.

The strongest positive association with mortality

was found for sweetened beverages and

processed meat, while the strongest

inverse association was found for

whole grains and nuts.

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The doctor named ----- the main

symptoms of iodine deficiency

November 25th, 9:20pm

(Lenta.ru)

Cardiologist Chugunnikova: main symptom of iodine
deficiency ---- the appearance of a goiter.

Cardiologist "Invitro-Ural" Anna Chugunnikova: one of

the main indicators of iodine deficiency in the body

is the occurrence of a goiter - an increase in the

size of the thyroid gland.

"In most cases, in conditions of mild and moderate iodine

deficiency, the pathology is formed imperceptibl.., with
goiter of a small size. In conditions of severe iodine

deficiency ---- goiter can reach huge sizes... and

be accompanied... by difficulty swallowing

and breathing, discomfort in the neck,

and a hoarseness of the voice,"
the specialist said.

A long-term lack of iodine.. leads to the development of

pathologies caused by a violation of the production of

thyroid hormones: a decrease in the functions of the

nervous system: a constant feeling of fatigue,

drowsiness..... and a decreased memory,

performance, and attention.

Iodine deficiency also leads to a violation of the metabolism

of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, impaired functioning of

the cardiovascular system (increased or slower heart rate,

heart failure, fluctuations in blood pressure, shortness of

breath), and reproductive function disorders, including

menstrual disorders, and infertility.

It is especially important to monitor the level of iodine for

pregnant women, as it affects not only her health, but

also the development of the unborn child, the

doctor explained.

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Named: simple effective means

--- to rid the apartment of mold

November 23rd, 4:52pm

(Lenta.ru)

You can fight mold in the house without using household

chemicals. Remove black plaque by using a simple

remedy based on vinegar. Folk recipes are

revealed.... by "BelNovosti".

For the solution, you will need water and table vinegar in

a one-to-one ratio. The concentrate is sprayed on the

mildewed area... and then wiped with a napkin or

brush. It is particularly noted that the product

is not suitable for surfaces made of natural

stone and wood.

Tea tree oil has also proven its effectiveness. For a single

treatment, the solution is prepared.. in the ratio of five to

seven drops of oil, per tablespoon of water. In advanced

cases — one teaspoon of oil per 200 millilitres of water.

Before the procedure, you must first remove mold from the

surface. This product will not only eliminate mold, but

also fill the house with a pleasant aroma.

The fungus likes to settle in places where moisture

accumulates: in cold weather, condensation often

collects on window frames and slopes. Having

decided to get rid of mold once and for all,

you must first eliminate the cause of its

appearance. It is also necessary to

regularly ventilate the premises

and monitor the humidity in
the house.

Experts of the publication remind that folk remedies do

not guarantee the complete disappearance of mold.

Earlier, Russians named cheap means to eliminate

fungus --- in the bathroom. Products based on

sodium hydrochloride, whiten the surface

well --- and kill mold.

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The dentist spoke about the dangers

of children's habit - of chewing

pencils and pens

by Roman Polosikov

November 22nd, 11:58am

(RT.ru)

TO SHARE

At an early age... many children often begin to chew pens

and pencils, but this habit can adversely affect not only

the teeth and gums, but also the development of the

jaw. This was told by the dentist Yulia

Zhuchkovskaya in an interview

with Gazeta.Ru.

"If you chew something constantly, then cracks appear on

the enamel, and the teeth become more sensitive and

can react to cold and hot food --- or even just

to cold air," Zhuchkovskaya added.

Dentist Elena Dunaeva urged not to ignore toothache and

immediately contact specialists. The earlier a person

goes to the dentist, the greater the chance to avoid

serious consequences.

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The doctor spoke about ----- the dangers

of low-quality snacks and canned food

November 21st, 10:02pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Larisa Gabdulkhakova, a nutritionist, explained to Izvestia

whether low-quality, falsified and expired canned food,

sauces and snacks can be dangerous and whether

there is a need to label such products.

Snacks are not the most healthy food, because most snacks

contain dyes, preservatives, and harmful sweeteners, the

expert explained. At the same time, according to her,

there are exceptions: if the composition is "clean",

then there is less harm to the body.

"There are chips made from a prepared mixture ---
(starch, stabilizers, flavour enhancers, colorants)
& others from real potatoes with natural spices.
The difference between these products ---- is

huge for health," said the nutritionist.

But finding healthy chips or bread rolls can be quite

problematic. In some cases --- the product list is

printed in small print, and it is rarely possible

to understand it.

The expert noted that the shelf life of the product is

important, and it is not necessary to use products

even with a long shelf life — such as snacks —

after its expiration.

At the same time, the doctor said that poor-quality

and expired canned food ---- can cause serious

damage to health.

"If it's a jar with a lid on, then you need to look at the lid.

If it is swollen or damaged, it is not recommended to

buy it. It is generally better not to buy canned food

from your hands, because they are made at home.''

''A person can get sick with dangerous intestinal

infections, and pathogens can get into canned

food. This also applies to botulism — if poorly

preserved, the risk of getting sick, is also

high," Gabdulkhakova explained.

According to the expert, it is impossible to blame stores

for selling low-quality canned food: if there is a fake,

claims should be made to the manufacturer.

"If it is improperly preserved, the technology is disrupted,

then harmful bacteria, fungi, or toxins, can multiply in

canned food. This is a large toxic load on the body,

which can lead to serious health problems - and

death. Children's fragile bodies, of course, are

the most sensitive," the doctor warns.

There are not so many cases of canned food poisoning,

Gabdulkhakova added. But there is also falsification.

At the same time, in Russia, specialists, including

those from Roskachestvo, conduct random

inspections of canned food.

Speaking about sauces, the expert noted that in

this category of goods, there is a problem of

low-quality products.

"For example, often instead of tomatoes in ketchup

is put applesauce, sugar and dyes. Sauces.. are a

liquid product, and the lid can be depressurized
and it is usually stored on shelves in the store

and not in their refrigerators.''

''This can lead to the development of various bacteria

and molds in the sauce ---- which can provoke
poisoning," Gabdulkhakova explained.

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Mediterranean diet --- improves

brain function in older adults

November 20th, 5:03pm

(Lenta.ru)

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and

the University of California has found that a Mediterranean

diet can improve brain function in older adults, reducing

the risk of cognitive decline. The results of the study

are published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and

Food Research (MNFR). A brief overview is

provided by Medical Xpress.

The study involved 840 undiagnosed dementia patients

over the age of 65, who were followed up for 12 years.

Blood serum and gut microbiome samples were collected

from the subjects and then analyzed for biomarkers. By

identifying a specific indicator associated with a group

of products included in the Mediterranean diet,

experts assessed its association with

cognitive impairment.

The results showed that following a Mediterranean diet

formed a long-term protective effect against cognitive

decline in older adults. The findings are also

consistent with previous studies.

In September, researchers at Flinders University concluded

that the Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect on the

gut microbiome, increasing the number of beneficial

bacteria in the gut.

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Photo: TASS/Svetlana Denisova

Nutritionist Faerman named

oatmeal and buckwheat

porridge as most useful

October 10th, 4:56pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Oatmeal and buckwheat porridge are the most beneficial for

the human body. About what important trace elements and

vitamins are contained in oatmeal and buckwheat, is told

in an interview with the "Gazeta.En" nutritionist, Larisa

Faerman, on Tuesday, October 10.

According to her, oatmeal contains beta-glucans that have a

positive effect on cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as

B vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, including iron and

magnesium, which help to normalize digestion

and increase the feeling of satiety.

"For children --- it provides the energy necessary for active

growth and physical activity, and also contributes to the

normal development of the nervous system due to the

content of B vitamins," the doctor said.

"Cereal, is ideal for breakfast, as it provides the body with

energy for the whole day, supports the digestive system

& helps to control weight. Porridge is also suitable for

children, as it is a source of iron ----- which prevents
the development of anemia," said the nutritionist.

She added that among the healthy cereals, you can

also distinguish kenoa porridge, which is also rich

in vegetable protein, which contains all the

necessary amino acids.

Faerman called semolina.. the least useful porridge.

She explained that semolina is a product of wheat

processing, it is high in fast carbohydrates,

which can cause a sharp jump in

blood sugar.

At the end of August, dietitian Elena Solomatina also spoke

about the harmfulness of semolina porridge. She noted

that semolina has a high glycemic index & promotes

weight gain... and the development of diabetes.

According to her, semolina porridge used to be valued for its

high caloric content, but now the level of physical activity

has decreased --- so an increase in the amount of

nutrients in the diet, has come to the fore.

At the same time, nutritionist Michael Mosley spoke about

the dangers of instant cereals --- due to their high sugar

content. One bowl of instant oatmeal can contain up

to three tablespoons of sugar, and some brands

contain a staggering 16 grams per serving,

he noted.

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The therapist told - what vitamins

are needed for those suffering

from herpes on the lips

by Valentina Brykalina

October 5th, 7:59pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

If herpes occurs frequently, your doctor may prescribe

vitamins and dietary supplements

A cold on the lips is a rather unpleasant, but common

phenomenon, the cause of which is the herpes virus.

How to protect yourself from the appearance of

new rashes? Life.ru's general practitioner,

Anna Sokol answers.

''Many people have the virus, in order to protect themselves

from exacerbations, you need to normalize the work of the

intestines, eat right, try to exclude alcohol, avoid stress,''

the therapist believes.

The doctor clarified that in case of exacerbations, it is

necessary to monitor the level of vitamins and trace

elements in the body. Namely, pay attention to

vitamin D, iron, and vitamins A and B.

Earlier, the Tsargrad TV channel reported that the frequent

occurrence of a cold on the lips may indicate serious

disorders in the body. The fact is that the virus

constantly lives in the body, but in a normal

state, the body is able to suppress it.

With a pronounced decrease in immunity, a herpetic infection

can affect internal organs, Izvestia was told. The result may

be damage to the facial and trigeminal nerves.

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Ukraine plans to abolish

the concept of disability

October 4th, 10:59pm

(RT.ru)

The Minister of Health of Ukraine, Viktor Lyashko, said

the country plans to abolish the concept of disability

from 2025, and instead introduce the concept of

"assessment of loss of functionality".

Information about this appeared in

A Country.ua's Telegram channel.

According to the minister, the problem in Ukraine, is that

citizens are chasing disability, because it gives benefits

and compensation.

"We didn't ask what a person wants ----- but we say that
we can give them this. This is the post-Soviet model,

which we must abandon," said Lyashko.

In August, it was reported that the Armed Forces

of Ukraine - were being tricked into attacking

disabled people.

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Dr. Ginzburg named

aging-inhibiting

vitamins

by Maria Rurikova

September 20th, 8:20pm

(Lenta.ru)

Vitamins that inhibit aging were named by dietitian

Mikhail Ginzburg in his blog on the Yandex.Zen

platform. According to him, these are

B vitamins.

According to the doctor, with age, the body accumulates

homocysteine - a toxic substance that affects blood

vessels. Vitamins B6, B9 and B12 promote the

conversion of homocysteine to the useful

amino acid methionine.

They are found in large quantities -- in cereals, berries,

cabbage, salads and fish. By consuming these foods

in sufficient quantities, you can extend your life for

several years, in old age, Ginzburg noted.

A lot of methionine is also found in animal protein -- but its

excessive synthesis in the body is harmful to the elderly.

As an alternative, the doctor advised eating soy and

legume products, as well as taking vitamin and

mineral complexes

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Nutritionist - told about the

dangers ...of oil and butter

September 14th, 12 midnight

(Izvestia.ru)

Our body needs variety, so each product carries some benefit.

If we are talking about vegetable oils --- their benefits in the

form of vitamins and antioxidant properties are preserved
- only when they are cold-pressed, nutritionist Larisa
Gabdulkhakova, told Izvestia.

"When refined, the oil loses all its useful properties, only

omega-6 fatty acids remain in it, which are harmful to

the body - in large quantities," she said.

However, the expert still does not recommend frying on

cold-pressed oils: when heated, harmful substances

are formed, which leads to inflammation in

the body.

"Vegetable oils retain all their useful properties if they are

not subjected to serious heat treatment. Therefore, cold-

pressed oils are recommended to be added to salads,

porridge, ready-made soups, smoothies, protein

shakes, coffee, tea or in a natural cocoa

drink," Gabdulkhakova explained.

As for butter and ghee, they also contain a lot of useful

trace elements, just like vegetable oils, but they also

contain animal cholesterol, which stimulates brain

function and improves bile flow.

However, the doctor drew attention to the fact, that

there are many low-quality products on the market.

"If butter is of high quality, then it has all the useful

substances, but there are a lot of fakes on the

market when good butter is mixed with trans

fats. Trans Fats do not spoil, do not oxidize

— manufacturers are increasingly using

them to significantly extend the shelf

life of the product and reduce the

cost of the product," Larisa

Gabdulkhakova warned.

"Natural milk fat is expensive. Unscrupulous market

participants replace it with vegetable or beef and

do not write about it in the composition, which is

already called a fake. As a result, the production

cost is lower, the shelf life is longer, and the

addition of beef fat to vegetable oils also

complicates the analytical control

process. There is no benefit in

such a product and the buyer

is also deceived," the

expert said.

According to him, olive oil is also actively faked - they sell

hot pressed oil under the guise of the first cold one, and

sometimes... they simply mix olive oil with ordinary

sunflower oil.

At the same time, he noted that the amount of counterfeit

goods on the butter market is gradually decreasing due

to the introduced "Honest Sign"labeling system.

He also drew attention to the fact that vegetable oils are not

subject to labeling, so only vigilance in the store, as well as

the work of public organizations & supervisory authorities,

can protect the buyer from purchasing counterfeit goods.

To detect fake olive oil, the expert recommends dropping

a drop on the skin and rubbing it in: good olive oil is
quickly absorbed and does not leave any trace.

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Image: Marijuana consumers have high levels of metals in their bloodstream September 2nd, 10:13am (Prensa Latina) A study by the Columbia University School of Public Health in the United States, detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urin

Image: A berry that improves cognitive abilities is named July 23rd, 11:45pm (Izvestia.ru) Researchers at King's College London have found that eating blueberries has a positive effect on the brain and blood vessels of older people. The results were publis

New --- targeted method of

cancer therapy developed

July 6th, 12:11pm

(Lenta.ru)

Scientists from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced

Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

have developed a targeted cancer therapy

method. The findings... are published in
the journal Nature Communications.

The development, is a technology of a new type of acoustic

tweezers, which allows you to move the target object using

an acoustic wave. Thanks to their high tissue permeability

and powerful impact, such tweezers have become much

more effective than optical and magnetic tweezers in

destroying cancer cells.

Chinese specialists have created holographic acoustic

tweezers with a phased array (PAHAT). They are

based on a high-density planar matrix

transducer, that generates three-

dimensional acoustic waves.

The researchers were able to precisely control the bacteria

that destroy cancer cells, so that they reach the lesion

site in accordance with a pre-planned plan. As a

the technology effectively slowed down the

growth of the tumor.

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Vitamin D supplements

recommended against

heart attacks

by Alina Ramos Martin

June 29th, 2:50pm

(Prensa Latina)

The risk of suffering a heart attack decreases

when vitamin D supplements are consumed,

a specialized source informed.

According to the journal The BMJ, this becomes more

relevant in people over 60 years of age and

especially in those.... who take statins or

other drugs for cardiovascular diseases.

During five years, vitamin D was administered to 31,215

participants in the clinical trial carried out in Australia,

of whom 1,336 suffered a serious cardiovascular

accident, 6,6% in the placebo group and 6%

in those who took the supplements.

The rate of serious cardiovascular events was 9% lower

in the vitamin D group compared to the placebo group,

equivalent to 5,8 fewer events per 1,000 participants.

The source points out that the rate of myocardial infarction

was 19% lower and that of coronary revascularization 11%

lower in the vitamin D group, but there was no difference

in the rate of strokes, between the two.

The publication notes - that cardiovascular ailments are a

leading cause of death worldwide, and heart attacks and

strokes are set to increase, as the population continues

to age and chronic diseases become more prevalent.

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Report: Britons’ Earlier Deaths -

Linked to NHS Underinvestment

June 26th, 2pm (FNA)

Britons die sooner from cancer and heart disease

than people in many other rich countries, partly

because of the NHS’s lack of beds, staff and

scanners, a study found.

The UK “underperforms significantly” on tackling its

biggest killer diseases, in part --- because the NHS
has been weakened by years of underinvestment,

according to the report from the King’s Fund

health thinktank.

It “performs poorly” as judged by the number of avoidable

deaths resulting from disease and injury and also by

fatalities --- that could have been prevented had

patients received better or quicker treatment,

The Guardian reported.

The comparative study of 19 well-off nations concluded

that Britain achieves only “below average” health

outcomes because it spends a “below average”

amounts for every person on healthcare.

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Report: Almost 25,000 Doctors,

Nurses Trying to Leave UK

June 25th, 2:34pm (FNA)

Record numbers of British doctors, nurses and midwives

are trying to move abroad — with Australia top of their

list, MailOnline revealed.

Almost 25,000 applications to get the documents needed

to secure a job overseas were made to UK healthcare

regulators in 2022. The vast majority represent

NHS workers.

The toll, uncovered by our investigation, dwarfs the 10,000

figure seen before COVID struck. Senior leaders in the

health service on Sunday warned "the exodus is

only just beginning" and said the stats

should ''stun ministers into action".

Disgruntled NHS medics say the pandemic has shone a light

on how poorly they are valued in the UK, a factor that

helped launched a wave of strike action across the

UK to boost their pay. But, at the same time, they
have been lured by promises of up to £130,000
salaries - and a better work-life balance.

Australia has also launched --- a wave of "cheeky"

tactics touting the merits of a move Down Under,

such as deploying mobile billboards to NHS

strike picket lines... to recruit

disenfranchised medics.

Yet some medics who have made the move Down Under,

have complained, that it's not exactly the dream some

are selling. British health staff wanting to apply for a

job overseas need to get documents from their UK

regulator, as part of the application.

These prove to their potential employers they don't have

any marks on their record, their training is up to date,

and they can be trusted with patients.

Figures obtained by MailOnline reveal nearly 7,000 doctors

applied for documents to support an application to work

abroad from the British medical regulator, the General

Medical Council (GMC), in 2022.This was up from

6,100 in 2019.

Separate figures for 2023, which only go up until May,

suggest this year will see an even bigger exodus,

with almost 3,500 applying for their documents

so far. For nurses and midwives, the figures

are even starker.

Nearly 16,000 similar applications were made in 2022/23

— compared to just under 5,500 in 2018, according to

the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Pristine beaches & sunny weather appear to have

convinced many o seek a job in Australia.

Australia topped the charts for

total applications, in both

professional groups.

Nearly 9,000 doctors have applied to work Down Under in

the last five years. A 3rd of these, were made in 2022/23.

And Australian efforts... to lure medics Down Under,

appear to be paying off.

Data from the Australian Medical Council, the Aussie

equivalent of the GMC, show almost 1,000 British

medics signed up in 2021/22, the latest data

available, up 16 percent on the year before,

and the biggest number of any nation.

This is roughly equivalent to half the UK medics who

applied to work Down Under, getting a job there.

For nurses and midwives, 11,000 applications were made to

Australia since 2017/18. But the number has accelerated in

recent years, with 4,000 making an application in the last

financial year alone. The figures also revealed that its

not just the Aussies looking to poach highly skilled

NHS staff.

Doctor applications to work in the United Arab Emirates have

almost doubled from 550 in 2019 to just over 1,000 in 2022,

lured by higher, tax-free salaries, which can come with

perks such as subsidized accommodation and

generous leave packages.

Nurse and midwife applications to the US have undergone

an even more dramatic explosion. Applications to the US

reached 6,433 last year, almost 10 times what they

were in 2017/18.

The data obtained by MailOnline only records applications

and, therefore ----- are not a confirmation that the health
professional in question actually got the job overseas.

Multiple applications can be made by individual staff. For

example, a nurse applying for jobs in both Canada and

Australia, would be counted twice.

However, NHS unions said the data demonstrated NHS

workers' intention to leave, with UK medics feeling

underpaid and overworked and prepared to vote

with their feet.

Dr Latifa Patel, the British Medical Association's workforce

lead, said, "These numbers show the sad reality that, with

junior doctor pay down by 26 percent, and consultant pay

down by 35 percent since 2008, more and more doctors

are making the logical conclusion: this Government

does not value them or their work and, given the

current NHS pressures, they would be better

off abroad."

"With a global shortage of doctors, there are plenty of

countries willing to pay them what they are worth,"

she said, adding, "The Australian government has

already noted its popularity as a destination: last

week they even sent trucks with job adverts to

picket lines, where junior doctors were

protesting over their lost pay."

She added that it was "not unreasonable" to conclude

that even more doctors would look to leave this year,

leaving the NHS in a further crisis ----- if ministers

don't act.

"The Government needs to urgently pull its head from the

sand and fix their pay and conditions, alongside tackling

the wider NHS funding issues, to prevent disaster,"

she said.

Pat Cullen, the Royal College of Nursing's general

secretary, said MailOnline's figures should prompt

ministers into urgent action.

''A trebling of applications to head overseas should stun

ministers into action and end the exodus from the

nursing workforce," she said, adding, "This trend

can be reversed with investment in the nursing

workforce and can start --- by coming back to

the table to speak about fair pay."

"Failure to act will leave tens of thousands of vacant

nursing posts, waiting lists at record levels and

patient care at risk," she added.

NHS sources also told this website Government policy

was driving some international recruits to abandon

the health service.

A senior nursing leader in the Midlands, speaking on

condition of anonymity, said international nurses

recruited from outside Britain were looking to

leave --- due to the costs of bringing their

partners and children to live in the UK.

Under UK visa rules, international nurses must pay £285

to bring their partner, £315 for one child, and £200 for

each additional child, to Britain.

They then have to pay an additional fee of between £247

and £479 per family member, depending on if they want

them to stay for under, or over, three years.

The senior nurse leader said other nurse-hungry nations

were offering more generous visa packages for

dependents and this was often cited by

international nurses as their reason

for leaving.

Such nurses are considered prime candidates for

international recruiters from Australia, New

Zealand, and the US.

This is because Britain essentially does all the validation

work for them, with the internationally-trained nurses

able to demonstrate by working here they can work

effectively in an English-speaking nation.

The senior nurse also warned that "the exodus is only just

beginning", with many international nurses who were

recruited by the NHS in the darkest days of the

COVID pandemic, now approaching the end

of their three-year contracts.

Such international nurses can be recruited on special three

to five year contracts where the NHS pays for their flights,

initial accommodation, and registration fees in exchange

for a guarantee they will work for the health service for

a set period.

They added even further woe could be on the way, with

America now following Australia --- and ramping up

efforts to recruit the UK's international nurses.

While they could not offer any proof, the huge spike in

British nurses applying to American employers does

suggest a potential recruitment drive is ongoing.

Responding to MailOnline's figures a Department of

Health and Social Care spokesperson said, "There

are record numbers of staff working in the NHS

with over 53,600 more people... compared to a

year ago – including over 5,400 more doctors

and over 12,000 more nurses."

They added that Government plans to publish a plan

to recruit and retain more NHS staff "shortly" but

din't detail any specific measures that might

be included.

The spokesperson also said the Government was

offering "fair and reasonable" pay to NHS staff.

"Over 1 million eligible NHS staff, including nurses,

are receiving their pay rise and one-off payments

this month ----- and we have begun work to

implement wider measures which will

better support the workforce,

including improving

opportunities for

nursing career

progression,"

they said.

"We have made a fair and reasonable opening pay offer to

the BMA and stand ready to resume confidential talks

once they agree not to call further disruptive strikes

and show willingness to move significantly from

their unreasonable position," the spokes

person added.

Both NHS doctors and nurses are in long-running pay dispute

with the Government which has resulted in waves of strike

action and the subsequent cancellation of thousands of

appointments for ordinary Brits.

Unions argue rising inflation is making working in the NHS

unaffordable and is exacerbating the health service's

long running staffing issues as workers leave to

take up better paying roles.

However, ministers claim unions' demands for double digit

pay rises are simply unaffordable and would have to

come at the expense of patient services.

There are very little signs of any compromise in the future

and, while the dispute continues, NHS waiting lists

continue to rise to record levels and more and

more staff apply to leave the UK.

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The nutritionist named the drink

helping to fall asleep quicker

June 20th, 2:45am

(Izvestia.ru)

Nutritionist Matyskina said that a drink made from milk,
honey and cinnamon..... helps you fall asleep faster.

Warm milk has a calming effect on the body, its use at night

helps to fall asleep faster. This was announced on Monday,

June 19, in an interview with Sputnik radio by a member

of the community "Nutritionists of Russia" and the

Association of Nutritionists, the nutritionist

Ekaterina Matyskina.

According to her, recipes of the so-called "moon milk" are

popular online. In social networks.. they claim that it will

serve as an effective tool for improving sleep. In Russia,

the most common version of the drink, consists of

warm milk, honey and cinnamon.

''The basis of the drink is warm milk. Its protein component

is really able to cause a feeling so we relax & calm down.

Protein before going to bed is also good ....because it is

actively involved in the regeneration processes that are

triggered in the body at night. Vegetable milk can also

be used, but not any.''

''Banana milk is not suitable because it contains a lot of

sugar. Rice milk is made from plain white rice, with a

low fibre content.. and is also perceived by our body

as a set of simple carbohydrates," the expert said.

In addition, she did not recommend drinking nut milk at night,

as it contains a large amount of fat, which is processed for

a long time and can put additional stress on the liver and

gallbladder at night.

Matyskina noted that the "moon milk" should not contain

more than one teaspoon of honey. She pointed out that

honey contains a large amount of glucose, which

causes a rush of energy. It should be added in

small amounts, then the person will not feel

the excitement of the nervous system.

The nutritionist advised.. to add spices, spices and herbs to

the milk to enhance the calming effect. For example, mint,

camomile and lavender extract, have an effective

relaxing effect.

At the same time, the expert warned that people with health

problems and those who adhere to a diet, should not abuse

"moon milk". According to the expert --- it should not be

drunk by people with diabetes, as well as those who

are allergic to honey or herbs.

Matyskina concluded that in the absence of

contra-indications, "moon milk" can be

drunk no more than two or three

times a week.

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The nutritionist named ways

to get rid of night snacking

June 15th, 6:04pm

(Lenta.ru)

Nutritionist Sofia Kovanova recommends not eating fruit

in the evening, so as not to get hungry at night. In a

conversation with "Lenta" she named other ways

to get rid of late-night snacks.

Nighttime snacking is a direct consequence of the

incorrect distribution of meals throughout the day,

says the nutritionist. If the body does not receive

the necessary amount of protein, fat, and

carbohydrates, it will demand food.

Kovanova is sure that biochemistry cannot be defeated

by willpower. The diffuse neuroendocrine system is

responsible for saturation. It regulates the cycle
of hormone production, including telling the
body that it's time to eat.

Often, nighttime snacks lead to strict diets or significant

dietary restrictions. In a state of stress and fatigue,

it is difficult to find the strength to restrain

yourself from eating

The acute feeling of hunger is affected not only by the

amount of food consumed, but also by its quality, the

nutritionist added. A balanced diet helps control

your appetite and keep your hormones

in balance.

To get rid of late-night snacking, you need to avoid skipping

daytime meals, says Kovanova. In any case, the body will

need to make up for the lack of nutrients. According to

her, it is better to have dinner in the evening after

work than to eat at night before going to bed.

It is necessary to reduce the amount of fast carbohydrates

in the diet (sausages, white bread, sweets, potatoes),

because of them the feeling of satiety passes in

a short time

Fruit increases blood sugar levels and increases hunger.

Therefore, it is better to eat them in the first half of

the day, Kovanova noted.

"Drink plenty of fluids. If you drink water or a cup of tea, you

can trick your hunger. That is why nutritionists recommend

drinking a glass of water before a meal," she concluded.

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Study: Most UK Carers -

Not Paid for Travel Time

Between Appointments

June 15th, 2:10pm (FNA)

Three out of four UK care staff, who look after people

at home are not being paid for the time it takes them

to travel between appointments, according to

new research.

Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers

across England --- revealed that employers are

effectively breaking minimum wage laws,

costing staff hundreds of pounds each

month, The Independent reported.

Homecare workers spend a fifth of their working day

travelling between people’s homes, mostly paid at

or just above the minimum wage, but this is

“dramatically” reduced if their employer

does not pay travel time, added

the union.

Unison called for travel time payment to become a

contractual requirement, warning that vacancy

levels across care – currently 165,000 – will

increase, if action is not taken by

the government.

“Both care staff and those they look after are the victims

of this pay scandal. Vulnerable people suffer when their

already-rationed care visits are cut short or delayed,"

General secretary Christina McAnea said, adding,

“Unison has been highlighting this exploitation

for over a decade. Yet - the Government has

responded with inaction and indifference."

“These appalling working practices must be tackled

urgently if more people are to be encouraged to

work in a sector desperately short of staff,"

she continued.

“Disabled and elderly people receiving care support will

want an end to the exploitation of those looking after

them. When it does, everyone will benefit,”

she noted.

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Reduced time in deep sleep may

raise risk of cognitive decline

by Pavel López Lazo

June 8th, 4:46pm

(Prensa Latina)

A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea,

reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers

associated with increased risk of conditions

like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and

cognitive decline.

This research involved 140 people with obstructive sleep

apnea and primarily focused on biomarkers related to

the health of the brain’s white matter.

Participants with severe sleep apnea displayed a higher

volume of white matter hyperintensities (small lesions

visible on brain scans) and reduced axonal integrity.

The study looked at sleep factors and biomarkers

of the health of the brain’s white matter.

The biomarkers measure how well the brain’s white matter

is preserved, which is important to connect different

parts of the brain.

One of the biomarkers, white matter hyperintensities, are tiny

lesions visible on brain scans. White matter hyperintensities

become more common with age or with uncontrolled high

blood pressure. The other biomarker measures the

integrity of the axons, which form the nerve

fibres that connect nerve cells.

“Finding that severe sleep apnea and a reduction in slow-

wave sleep are associated with these biomarkers is

important... since there is no treatment for these

changes in the brain, so we need to find ways

to prevent them from happening.... or

getting worse.”

The study stresses that sleep disturbances are not

definitively the cause of these brain changes, but

the correlation warrants further investigation.

The ultimate goal is to identify prevention strategies or

treatments to halt or slow these detrimental changes

in the brain. Knowing that severe sleep apnea and

reduced slow-wave sleep are associated with

these biomarkers is important, as there is no

treatment for these changes in the brain,

so it is necessary to find ways to

prevent them from occurring

or worsening.

The researchers found that for every 10-point decrease in the

percentage of slow-wave sleep, there was an increase in the

amount of white matter hyperintensities similar to the effect

of being 2.3 years older.

People with severe sleep apnea had a higher volume of white

matter hyperintensities than those with mild or moderate

sleep apnea. They also had reduced axonal integrity

in the brain.

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UK Radiologists Warn Cancer Patients

Face Life-Threatening Delays

Due to Lack of Staff

June 8th, 1:18pm (FNA)

Cancer patients in the UK face life-threatening hospital

delays and the prospect of more gruelling treatment

as a result of NHS staff shortages, senior

radiologists warned.

A poll of all 60 directors of the UK’s cancer centres by the

Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) found staff shortages

at 97% of the centres were leading to longer waiting

times and delays in treatment, The

Independent reported.

The poll showed 88% were concerned about shortages

affecting the quality of care. The RCR pointed out that

for every four-week delay to treatment, the risk of

death increased by about 10%.

Half of those surveyed reported “frequent delays” every

month or most months in patients starting radiotherapy,

while this was happening at 22% of centres most

weeks or every week.

The RCR warned that staff shortages meant people were

waiting longer than necessary to start chemotherapy or

radiotherapy, while some doctors were having to make

“difficult decisions” about who to prioritise and

sending patients to other hospitals.

According to one head of service, prostate radiotherapy

patients in their area were facing a 3-month minimum

wait to receive treatment, while breast cancer

patients had a seven- to eight-week wait.

Staff shortages also meant costly medical devices, including

linear accelerator machines for radiation, had to be

switched off --- owing to the lack of people able to

operate them, the RCR said.

Its report states that the UK has a 15% shortfall of clinical

oncologists but by 2027 this figure would rise to 25%.

Over the next five years, one in five clinical oncologists are

expected to retire, and more than half (54%) of current

clinical oncology vacancies have been open for

more than a year, it adds.

Meanwhile, the proportion of more expensive locum staff
being used, has grown from 4% to 8%, in the

past two years.

The RCR published two reports on Thursday, one looking

specifically at cancer care and the other at the clinical

radiology workforce.

In the second report, 80% of directors surveyed said they

believed a shortage in the number of interventional

radiology consultants, was causing patients to

receive more invasive treatment.

In 97% of centres, patient treatment had been delayed

because of staff shortages over the past year, while

in about half of centres.. shortages were causing

delays almost every month, the RCR audit found.

About 90% of those questioned thought workforce

shortages would affect patient safety and only

one in four said they had enough staff to

deliver safe and effective care.

The report says just 52% of trusts, could provide

adequate 24/7 interventional radiology services.

The RCR warned that across the UK there were 4,745

whole-time-equivalent radiologists working in the

NHS and the consultant workforce had a 29%

shortfall. It said there was a “ticking time

bomb”, adding, “Without action --- there

will be a 40% shortfall of radiologists

by 2027".

Most consultants who left in 2022 were under 60, with many

experiencing burnout, according to the RCR. It said new

community diagnostic centres set up by the NHS had

increased the workload on already stretched staff.

Dr Katharine Halliday, the RCR president, said, “There are

simply not enough doctors to safely treat the volume of

patients needed, and this will only worsen as demand

rises and more doctors leave the NHS."

“Action from the government -- is now critical. We must train

more doctors, while doing more to retain the ones we have.

There is no luxury of time: doctors are stretched,

stressed, and scared for their patients,”

she continued.

Michelle Mitchell, the chief executive of Cancer Research

UK, stated, “Due to underfunding and poor planning from

governments across the UK, there isn’t enough staff

or equipment to diagnose and treat cancer in a

timely way."

“We urge political leaders in all UK nations to act now

to address chronic staffing issues and unacceptable

waiting times across the NHS,” she noted --- adding

without long-term and strategic planning matched

with sufficient investment, it would continue to

be difficult for people to benefit quickly from

life-saving cancer checks and treatment.

Minesh Patel, the head of policy at Macmillan Cancer Support,

said Macmillan and the Royal College of Radiologists have

been sounding the alarm about the devastating impact of

staffing shortages on delays to diagnosis and treatment

for years - but the crisis continues to be brushed aside

by governments.

“At the heart of this crisis is a failure to recruit and retain

enough specialist cancer professionals,” Patel added.

Lady Delyth Morgan, the chief executive of Breast Cancer

Now, stated, “Today’s report is the starkest warning yet,

that the government’s failure to tackle the crisis facing

the cancer workforce, risks pushing cancer diagnosis

and treatment to the brink of disaster.”

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said

there are more doctors, nurses and staff working in the

NHS than ever before, with 50% more specialist cancer

doctors treating patients now, compared to 2010.

“The NHS is also seeing, treating and saving record numbers

of people with cancer but we know there is more to do. That

is why we are seeking views on our major conditions

strategy and the NHS will soon be publishing a

long-term workforce plan setting out how it

will recruit and retain even more staff,”

the spokesperson added.

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There is a proven link - between

viewing social networks in the

evening - and sleep disorders

May 30th, 2:30am

(Lenta.ru)

A team of scientists from Duke University and Yale University

has proven a link between viewing social networks in the

evening and sleep disorders. According to a study

published in the journal Sleep Medicine, viewing

an hour before your normal bedtime.... delays

bedtime... by up to three hours.

Previous research has shown that blue light emitted from

gadgets can cause sleep problems because it interferes

with the production of melatonin, a hormone that

regulates circadian rhythms. Now we found out

that sleep can also be directly affected... by

actions within the social network.

To do this, the authors analyzed 120 million posts made by

44 thousand Reddit users over 15 years. As with other

social networks, you can leave comments or links to

content on Reddit and comment on what others

have posted.

Based on the data of regular site visitors, experts established

a normal bedtime, which allowed us to measure the impact

of posting on social networks before the usual bedtime.

The results showed that if the user posted messages on the

site about an hour before the usual bedtime, then they were

much more likely to stay for another one to three hours.

And if they posted several times before their usual

bedtime, they went to bed..... even later.

Researchers suggest that this is due to an increase in

dopamine levels while waiting for a response from

other users of the site, which prevents them from

relaxing and falling asleep.