Your Health Page

Taking care of yourself

by Alexandra Lisitsa

Editor of the Self-

Care Department

November 12th, 3:33pm

(Lenta.ru)

The therapist explained the

appearance of the smell

of old age.

Therapist Kondrakhin --- the smell of old

age appears due to digestive disorders.

The characteristic smell of old age... begins to appear in

a person after 50 years, confirmed cardiologist Andrey

Kondrakhin. He explained the nature of this

phenomenon in an interview with

Vechernaya Moskva.

The smell, according to him, may appear due to chronic

diseases and medication. "As you know, the skin is

one of the excretory organs that brings various

substances to the surface with sweat, which

acquire certain odours in the process of

vital activity. Of course... older people

are prescribed different medications

depending on their diagnosis -- but

the drug affects the metabolism

in this way - by the release of

an odour," Kondrakhin

explained.

The smell of old age appears against the background

of ---- urinary incontinence, digestive disorders and

incorrectly working fat cells, because of which

fat acquires a different smell — senile,

he continued.

"In the skin folds of an elderly person, microorganisms

that are not typical of a healthy person start up, and

therefore there are changes in the composition of

sebum. They feed on this fat ------ provoking the

appearance of a senile smell," the

therapist said.

The doctor noted that it is difficult for many elderly

people to take care of themselves. However, if a

person follows the rules of personal hygiene,

the specific smell will be less pronounced.

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Proven benefits of
increasing sleep
duration

by Alexander Enikeev (Editor of Science

and Technology Department)

November 6th, 9:16pm

(Lenta.ru)

Baylor University researchers -- have shown that even a

small increase in sleep duration --- can have a positive

effect on mental well-being. According to the results

published in the Journal of Positive Psychology,

adding 46 minutes of sleep per night - is

associated with improved measures

of gratitude, resilience, prosperity,

and pro-social behaviour.

The study focuses on the effects of sleep on positive

psychological states, such as gratitude, rather than

studying the negative effects of lack of sleep.

Scientists have tested the hypothesis that increasing

sleep duration may in itself contribute to improving

mood and well-being, and not just prevent the

negative effects of lack of sleep.

For the study ---- methods were used to track the

participants' exact sleep time using actigraphy.

Researchers selected 90 young people and randomly

assigned them a later, earlier, or regular bedtime

during the work week - to identify possible

changes in their psychological state

and emotional well-being.

The results of the study showed that participants who

increased their sleep duration showed significant

improvements in indicators - such as gratitude,

resilience, and overall life satisfaction.

In particular, those who added 46 minutes to bedtime

experienced greater feelings of gratitude and

satisfaction with life, as well as showed

a more stable emotional state.

In contrast, participants who had a reduced sleep time

of 37 minutes per night --- showed a reduction in the

same indicators. This indicates that even a small

reduction in sleep time can negatively affect

mental health and social behaviour.

In conclusion, the researchers emphasized --- that

increasing the duration of sleep contributes not

only to better physical well-being, but also to

an improvement in emotional state and

social activity.

The study also reveals that well-rested people are

more likely to engage in pro-social behaviours,

such as giving to charity and participating

in social life.

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The clinical psychologist told how

to cope with autumn melancholy

November 4th, 4:34am

(Donetsk news agency)

Autumn melancholy is a seasonal phenomenon

accompanied by a feeling of depression, that

occurs in many people due to the reduction

of daylight hours -- and the usual useful

things can help to fight it — physical

activity, healthy food and a careful

monitoring of your emotional state.

Yaroslavl clinical psychologist

Daria Ivanova, told about this.

Autumn is the time of year... when people often start

complaining about their psychological state and an

everyday series of gray, dreary days.

This phenomenon is called autumn melancholy and

there are several reasons for its appearance and

a couple of ways to cope with seasonal spleen.

According to the psychologist, we can begin to feel

changes in mood... from the beginning of autumn,

because the heat gradually leaves the streets,

the amount of light --- we need so much

decreases, and rain begins. All this

together affects our emotional

background.

"Seasonal depressive disorder (SDD)... is on the horizon.

SDR, is not just a bad mood. It's a form of depression

that manifests itself in certain seasons, most often

in autumn and spring. Constant sadness, a

decreased interest in life and fatigue -

that's what awaits us. SDR can

seriously impair the quality

of life, as opposed to a

temporary malaise,"

Ivanova notes.

But seasonal depressive disorder should not be

confused - with just a bad mood, as the first

requires serious measures and treatment

from a specialist and the second comes

to naught with the change of season.

To understand what exactly is happening to your body,

you could listen to yourself. Autumn blues have

specific symptoms — mild fatigue, bad mood

and irritability, but they are not intense and

usually go away on their own. It.. is also

believed that women.... have a greater

tendency to such an autumn ailment,

if you compare the two sexes.

So, how to deal with the state of apathy and fatigue?

Ivanova noted that you need to start with activity —

sports, hiking, any movement can give you energy

and a good mood. Light therapy --- is also

recommended — special lamps and

exposure to sunlight.

Just as important -- is proper nutrition, you could

pay special attention to foods high in omega-3s

and vitamins.

Your favorite hobbies, support for loved ones, and

keeping a diary of emotions - can also help you

cope with autumn sadness, in order to clearly

sort out your thoughts. If the melancholy

drags on for just two weeks, it will be

superfluous to consult a specialist.

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How not to kill kidneys at ARVI:

the therapist ---- explained why
anti-coagulants are necessary

November 1st, 7:32am

(DAN News Agency)

A respiratory infection such as severe flu or covid, can

lead to kidney failure, so it is extremely important not

to forget anticoagulants. Chairman of the Moscow

City Scientific Society of Therapists, Professor

Pavel Vorobyov, explains about it.

"Any infection can cause glomerulonephritis - this is an
autoimmune process - that can be triggered by both

bacteria and viruses. For example, streptococcus

also causes glomerulonephritis, that is, after a

sore throat, the kidneys can get sick,"

said Vorobyov.

During glomerulonephritis, the immune system begins

to attack the glomeruli — the glomeruli that function

as blood filters, which can lead to kidney failure.

Symptoms of the disease include rapid fatigue, fever,

nausea, low back pain, swelling.... and high blood

pressure. However - often the disease proceeds

without obvious complaints - and a diagnosis

is made on the basis of tests.

''The acute form of the disease is manifested by fever,

general weakness, swelling and aching pain in the

lower back; nausea and vomiting, are possible.

''Severe forms of H1N1 influenza ("swine flu")

and COVID-19, which can cause multiple

organ failure, are also dangerous.

"With a severe respiratory infection, DIC-syndrome

develops-intravascular blood clotting ---- which

primarily affects the kidneys. Blood clots go

to the kidneys ---- and their function is

disrupted. You can die from it.

''Sometimes you need dialysis (connection to an

artificial kidney machine-ed. note), although

not for everyone. Pyelonephritis may occur.

''After acute renal failure, there is a very

long period of kidney recovery, which

is, necessarily, accompanied by an

infection," the professor added.

Anticoagulants are an effective means of protection.

They help prevent complications such as DIC,

which can damage the kidneys.

''When the blood's microcirculation is disturbed,

microthrombosis forms, so anticoagulants

become necessary. This is true for both

infectious diseases, and autoimmune

diseases. Even with a common cold,

their use is justified.

''The guidelines for the treatment of thrombosis

emphasize that acute respiratory infection ---

is a risk factor.

Therefore, people with pre-existing kidney problems

should consider taking preventive anticoagulants

during respiratory infections.

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NHS privatized, taken

over by Zionist entity

October 29th, 6am

(PressTV)

Israel is encroaching into the British National Health

Service, an institution which is lauded across the

world for providing care at the point of need to

millions of people daily, has been targeted

by stealth.

A key way Israel has been able to entangle itself with

the NHS is through the UK Israel Tech Hub. This

shady organization is based inside the British

Embassy of the Zionist entity, and is staffed

entirely by former Israeli military and

intelligence personnel.

In addition to the British Embassy itself, the UK Israel

Tech Hub is funded by three other institutions of the

British government; The Department for Culture,

Media and Sport (DCMS), the Department for

Business and Trade (DBT), and, the Foreign

Office itself.

The UK Israel Tech Hub's stated objective is procuring

contracts in Britain for Israeli tech companies, most

of which were founded by alumni of the Israeli spy

unit 8200.

The UK Israel Tech Hub launched the UK Israel

Dangoor Health Initiative in 2018 which aimed

to direct profits from the privatization of the

NHS towards Israeli tech companies.

This scheme is funded by David Dangoor, who

commented: "We ---- are in the midst of a bio

health revolution, and Israel is in a supreme

position to take advantage - and carve a

lead in this. With all this new computer

power, we are absolutely at the

threshold --- of a health care

revolution, and I'm hoping

that Israel and the UK ---

will be at the forefront

of that, hand in hand.”

David Dangoor and his family foundation have funded

various Israel lobby groups; The Board of Deputies

of British Jews, the Islamophobic Henry Jackson

Society, the settlement building, Jerusalem

Foundation, &, perhaps most interestingly,

the interfaith Zionist subterfuge,

Nisa-Nashim, which targets

Muslim women.

There is a convergence happening around the NHS,

with the installment of long-time Zionist asset, Wes

Streeting as Health Secretary, alongside the

activities of the UK Israel Tech Hub... the

NHS, is clearly under threat from the

genocidal Zionist entity and its

privatization profiteers.

Have you ever heard of the company charging people

two pounds per hour to use wheelchairs in hospitals

in Britain?

WHEELSHARE uses the phrase 'Simply Care' to market

its products within the National Health Service.

It is behind the smash and grab scheme in

hospitals today.

What is not well-known about the company is that it's

directed by three Israelis based in a settlement in

occupied Palestine. The individuals listed as

directors of the firm on Companies House

are Israel Kasirer, David Michael and

Meir Slater, all three are listed as

citizens of the Zionist entity.

They give their address as 21 Hamelacha,

Rosh Haayin, Israel, 48091577.

Rosh Haayin is a Zionist settlement built on top of the

Palestinian village and Ottoman fort, Ras Al Ayn. The

village was destroyed when Zionist settlers expelled

the Palestinians from it in the 1920s.... during the

British Mandate of Palestine.

There is a plethora of other Israeli companies,

and British companies run by Israelis, that

are milking off the privatization of the

British National Health Service.

The new Health Minister, Wes Streeting, is likely

to escalate the process, as he has spent over

a decade as an asset of the Zionist lobby.

Over the past year, Streeting has received funding

for 'Office Costs' from the key Israel lobbyists,

Jonathan Mendelsohn and Trevor Chan.

Mendelsohn even funded Streeting through his vehicle,

Red Capital, at the same time as he directed Europa

Healthcare Group, which was benefiting from the

privatization of the NHS.

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HEALTH NEWS

October 24th, 3:43pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The doctor told how to distinguish

ordinary fatigue ....from asthenia

by Valentina Brykalina

Chronic fatigue can lead to insomnia

In Autumn, many people feel tired, but - it is important

not to confuse normal fatigue, with asthenia. This is

a condition when rest is no longer enough... and

treatment is required, the general practitioner

Svetlana Burnatskaya warned, in an

interview with RIAMO.

''One of the main symptoms of asthenia, is fatigue,

which does not go away after rest. A person may

feel exhausted even after a full night's sleep or

vacation. People with asthenia ---- cannot

withstand the usual physical or

mental stress," the

doctor explained.

The doctor added that emotional instability, can also

indicate that a person has developed asthenia.

Another disturbing symptom, is sleep

disorders and insomnia, which

also do not give a full rest.

Previously, he reported that asthenia is a pathological

condition of fatigue under normal exercise. Causes

of chronic fatigue syndrome... include endocrine

diseases, anemia, viral infections, stress,

and injuries.

It is important to remember that with asthenia,

you should consult a specialist ------ for an

accurate diagnosis.

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Taking care of yourself

October 18th, 6:35pm

(Lenta.ru)

The 4 most useful supplements to

porridge for breakfast are named.

Oatmeal, rice, buckwheat, barley and many other options for

porridge can be made even more useful, if you supplement

it with various delicious additives. The four most useful of

them, gastroenterologist Elena Yakusheva named to the
Russians... during a conversation with aif.ru.

The first recommendation of the doctor is to add fruits and

berries to the morning porridge, which are perfectly
combined with any type of cereals. At the same

time, it is better to choose peaches, bananas

and other sweet fruits for oatmeal, while

citrus fruits and cherries are more

suitable for semolina or

corn porridge.

Another useful addition to porridge for breakfast Yakusheva

called seeds and nuts, both whole and ground. They will

add additional nutritional value to the dish and saturate

the body with healthy fats, which are also necessary

for brain function. However ------ it is still not worth

abusing seeds and nuts, as they are very high in

calories, the gastroenterologist reminded.

The doctor also considers dried fruits in small quantities to

be an excellent option. Raisins, dried apricots and prunes

are very high in sugar, so you can only eat them

individually. "Also, dried fruits should be

especially carefully added to cereals

for those people who have been

diagnosed with diabetes,"

Yakusheva warned.

The last useful addition to porridge... will be a small spoonful

of honey, the doctor believes. Only put it in the finished dish,

and not when cooking, otherwise all the useful substances

in it, will be destroyed, the expert warned.

Earlier, general practitioner, and TV presenter, Elena

Malysheva and her co-host, ophthalmologist Mikhail

Konovalov, on the program "Live healthy!" on

Channel One called the best for Russians

protecting from obesity --- porridge.

Experts said that the use of logaza porridge, which

is prepared from barley groats, peas and lard,

reduces the risk of obesity.

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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)

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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)

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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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