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A recent study has confirmed the findings of earlier research, which indicates people who regularly take erectile dysfunction medication—particularly Viagra—have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. The study looked at the health records of 269,725 men in the UK aged over 40 with an average age of 59.

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The Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction Medication and Alzheimer’s

The exact reason why erectile dysfunction medication appears to lessen the occurrence of Alzheimer’s is still unknown. However, one theory suggests that these medications increase blood flow

The number of people suffering from diabetes could double in the next three decades worldwide, according to a study published this Thursday in the medical journal The Lancet.

According to recent estimates, the number will go from 529 million patients in 2021 to more than 1.3 billion in 2050. This increase, which marks a different scale, will affect all the 204 countries that have been analyzed within the framework of the research, warn the researchers. scientists.

In particular, some countries and regions will be especially affected. Thus, it is estima

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On the store shelf you will find numerous supplements that are often attributed with a laundry list of health benefits. Fish oil is one of them. This supplement would, among other things, support your immune system and help you recover faster. Is it smart for runners to take such a fish oil supplement? We ask a sports dietitian Marja Ockeloen – van der Hulst.

“Nutritional supplements are the icing on the cake,” says the sports dietician. ‘If you don’t have a cake, there isn’t much point in putting frosting on it. What I mean by that: your basic nutrition is very important and the starting point. Your diet must contain sufficient energy, but also sufficient nutrients to be able to exercise properly.’

This food contains many omega-3 fatty acids

One of the nutrients that helps your body stay healthy is: omega 3 fatty acids. These are polyunsaturated fatty acids. ‘There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids,’ explains Ockeloen – van der Hulst. ‘Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a vegetable form of omega-3 fatty acids and can be found, for example, in linseed, walnuts and in small quantities in leafy vegetables. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), popularly known as fish fatty acids, are animal omega-3 fatty acids and are mainly found in oily fish.’

If you eat a healthy and varied diet, you usually get enough omega-3 fatty acids from your diet. The Health Council recommends consuming 200 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids per day. In practice, this means that you should eat oily fish once a week. “Eating oily fish more than once a week is not recommended in view of the residues of pesticides, heavy metals,

The avocado It is a food that is very popular among many of us. However, his Nutritional value It is always a matter of discussion, especially due to its high fat content, which generates criticism among those who doubt its compatibility with a balanced and healthy diet.

To discover the truth about this matter, it is essential to consult the scientific investigations that explore the effects of avocado consumption on our health.

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Healthy eating: what are the benefits of avocados?

According to an article on the portal Foodthe extensive database of the United States Department of Agriculture provides us with valuable information about the composition of a medium-sized avocado, approximately 200 grams.

Regarding macronutrients, one avocado provides approximately:

• Energa: 322 kcal
• Fats: 30 g
• Proteins: 4 g
• Carbohydrates: 17 g
• Fiber: 14 g

To understand your micronutr

Minutes after 12 this Wednesday, March 27, the San Juan Ministry of Health reported that they had detected a case of rabies in an animal In Fertile Valley. After the confirmation of this case, the municipality of Vallista advanced to HUARPE’S DIARY those who want to vaccinate livestock in the area of ​​influence. Furthermore, Mayor Mario Riveros explained what will happen to tourism before the start of Holy Week.

In contact with this medium, the mayor of Vallista Riveros explained that the alarm signal in the department arose on Thursday last week. It all started when a veterinarian went to see a calf that seemed sick: the professional suspected that it could be rabies and immediately took a blood sample and sent it to the National Health and Agri-food Quality Service (Senasa).

Riveros explained that the sick calf was found in the Santa Gema area, 10 kilometers from the city of Astica, near Aguas Cercadas. The municipal head explained that “in less than 24 hours” the national body confirmed that it was rabies and the prevention protocol that applies in these cases to prevent the spread of this disease which attacks the nervous system was activated. of whoever contracts it. and causes death.

One of the first measures applied, within a radius of 10 kilometers from the area where rabies was detected, was the ban on livestock, which means that the owners of the animals cannot dispose of or move them, they also had to undergo a mandatory vaccinati

Last summer, CEO David Risher, executive director of Lyft, a company that competes against Uber in the United States, made headlines by openly stating that he believed that the snacks offered in the office should be reason enough for employees to return happily from teleworking to in-person work.

While this statement may have seemed like a joke in bad taste, many Human Resources experts are now discussing the concept of companies using certain gifts or perks to distract from underlying issues. These so-called “empty measures” are more widespread than ever, compared to initiatives that truly benefit the mental well-being of employees.

The Human Resources Observatory recently held a webinar discussing the concept of “wellbeing washing” and the prevalence of empty gestures in companies that publicly claim to support mental health without providing tangible benefits to their employees

The World Health Organization has provided a set of guidelines and advice related to health during the holy month of Ramadan.

The organization said in its report entitled, “Stay Healthy During the Month of Ramadan”: Fasting can have positive effects on health, as well as enhancing mental health, improving mood, and helping relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.

The organization added: Some people may not be able to engage in any physical activity during the month of Ramadan, which may expose them to gaining weight throughout the month. It said: By following simple instructions, a person can lose

March 17, 2024, 2:07 PM General Care & Welfare

A healthy lifestyle has several pillars, of which nutrition and exercise are the most important. And although ‘we’ think we know what is healthy, that is not always the case. Dietitian Karin Herder, who has a practice in Druten on the Klepperheide at TrainBuiten, is committed to increasing knowledge about nutrition. But how do you reach a group of people who are not (yet) open to it?

Although the dictionary defines a dietician as ‘someone who is authorized to formulate dietary prescriptions’, that does not cover it, according to Karin. ‘It’s more about guiding clients who need help. Consider the desire (or need) to lose weight due to type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, but also malnutrition, intestinal problems, fatigue or recovery after an illness. The cases are very diverse. A