Tag: nutrition
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How to stay focused – insights from a top neuroscientist
Understanding focus: why attention matters Attention is the gateway to memory. According to Dr. Brennan, a leading neuroscientist, long-term focus shapes how well we encode information and later retrieve it. If you’re not paying attention, you’re not consolidating memories — a fact that explains why distractions sweeping through the day can leave tasks unfinished and…
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Natural Mood Uplift for an Independent 80-Year-Old: Practical Tips
Understanding mood changes in older adults Even healthy, independent seniors can experience mood dips, especially during colder months when they spend more time indoors. For someone who has always been active, a quieter, low-energy period can feel worrying. While a clean bill of health from the doctor is reassuring, mood shifts can stem from a…
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Tai Tuivasa’s UFC 325 Comeback: From ‘Fat as F**k’ to Reignited Fire in the Heavyweight Ring
Return in Focus: Tai Tuivasa Plants the Seed for UFC 325 After more than a year away from the apex of the sport, Tai Tuivasa returned to the UFC octagon with a candid admission about the work required to reclaim his place among the heavyweight elite. In the build-up to UFC 325, Tuivasa joked that…
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PEG Tubes in Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes: Survival and Aspiration Outcomes in a Global Retrospective Study
Introduction: Dysphagia and the Need for Enteral Support in ATPS Dysphagia is a frequent and challenging complication of atypical parkinsonian syndromes (ATPS), including progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Impaired swallow function elevates the risk of aspiration pneumonitis or pneumonia, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy…
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Air Pollution Outweighs Diet in Affecting Concentration of Schoolgirls
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls Recent research indicates that living in areas with higher air pollution is more consistently tied to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. While several factors can influence cognitive function, the study highlights the environment—specifically air quality—as a primary predictor of…
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Air pollution linked to poorer concentration in schoolgirls far more than diet quality
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls New research examining schoolgirls across several regions finds that exposure to polluted air is more consistently associated with reduced attention and concentration than diet quality. The study, which followed a large cohort of adolescent girls, suggests that air quality may play a pivotal role…
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Fiber Frontiers: How Brands Are Meeting Gen Z’s Demand for Gut-Healthy Fiber
Gen Z and the Fiber Fight: Why Gut Health Is Hot There is a clear shift in consumer priorities as younger shoppers—especially Gen Z—place gut health at the forefront of their wellness goals. Recent data from GlobalData shows that about 40% of Gen Z are actively trying to improve gut health, signaling a strong demand…
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Diets Don’t Work for Men Who Want to Lose Weight — But These 5 Things Do
Why diets often fail men who want to lose weight For years, medical researchers have tracked a persistent trend: traditional dieting often falls short for men who want to shed pounds. While temporary restriction can produce short-term results, many men struggle to maintain it long enough to see lasting change. This isn’t a failure of…
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Diets Don’t Work for Men Who Want to Lose Weight—But These 5 Things Do
Why conventional dieting often fails men For many men, standard dieting can feel restrictive, confusing, and hard to sustain. Research and clinical experience show that while short-term weight loss is possible, long-term success rates are disappointingly low. Men may bounce back weight after the diet ends, or the approach may clash with daily routines, workouts,…
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Eating Bananas in the Morning: A Mood-Boosting Breakfast Yes, Say Experts
Why a Morning Banana Might Boost Your Mood One of the most beloved fruits has earned its place on breakfast plates worldwide: the banana. Beyond its portability and sweet, comforting flavor, new insights from a nutritionist and gut health expert suggest that eating a banana in the morning can positively influence mood almost immediately. The…