The link between alcohol and aggression is well known. What’s not so clear is just why heavy drinkers get belligerent. What is it about the brain-on-alcohol that makes fighting seem like a good idea “and do all intoxicated people get more aggressive” or “does it depend on the circumstances”? New research by University of KentuckyContinue reading “Aggression in alcoholic brain”
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Hospital costs in the USA
Assessment of Cost Trends and Price Differences for U. S. Hospitals March 2011 Margaret E. Guerin-Calvert, Vice Chairman and Senior Managing Director, Guillermo Israilevich, Vice President ASSESSMENT OF COST DRIVERS AND TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE AND THE HOSPITAL SECTOR Hospital care accounts for a steady proportion of national expenditures on healthcare, approximately 30%, and is projectedContinue reading “Hospital costs in the USA”
Alcohol, tobacco and non communicable disease account for 60% of global deaths in 2005
Diet for the elderly
A personalised nutrition approach Micronutrients such as zinc, copper and selenium play a pivotal role in a range of physiological functions and maintain immune and antioxidant systems (Eugenio Mocchegiani et al.). The complex interactions between micronutrients and genes could help in understanding how best to use nutrients as supplements in clinical practice. Further genetic andContinue reading “Diet for the elderly”
Magnesium oil, for healthy heart cells, brittle bones, stiff muscles
More then 300 biochemical reactions in the body involve Magnesium. It maintains normal muscle and nerve function, controls steady heart rhythm , plays an important role in the immune system, and strengthens bones. It helps regulate blood sugar levels, normal blood pressure, and is involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis . There is anContinue reading “Magnesium oil, for healthy heart cells, brittle bones, stiff muscles”
Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder
Alcohol affects your brain. Top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Risk Factor Hazard Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) Population-Attributable Risk Alcohol intoxication 4.82 (3.83 – 6.05) 0.28 Stroke 2.96 (2.02 – 4.35) 0.04 Antipsychotic use 2.75 (2.09 – 3.60) 0.12 Depression 1.89 (1.53 – 2.34 0.28 Father’s dementia 1.65 (1.22 – 2.24) 0.04 Drug intoxication 1.54Continue reading “Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder”
Whole foods prevent inflammation
Prostaglandins are the main hormones in the body that can increase or decrease inflammation. The body makes them from fatty acids. The type of prostaglandin created by your body (pro or anti-inflammatory) depends on the type of fatty acids in your body provided through your diet. Your complete DNA sequence will help shape the futureContinue reading “Whole foods prevent inflammation”
Eat protein-rich food when drinking alcohol to protect your stomach
The human stomach does digest itself, but the stomach lining has evolved to regenerate itself completely every few days. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of stomach problems, from a night of vomiting to a serious case of gastritis. Stomach acid levels are affected by alcohol, and heavy drinking can cause discomfort orContinue reading “Eat protein-rich food when drinking alcohol to protect your stomach”