Deep Brain Stimulation for mental disorders
The idea that deep brain stimulation could become useful in the treatment of a variety of drug-resistant mental disorders is nothing new. Until now it has been mainly used for the treatment of extrapyramidal and cerebellar disorders such as ataxia and Parkinson's . The American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS), is studying and evaluating deep brain… Continua a leggere Deep Brain Stimulation for mental disorders
Tears and good health
Men cry too, but the tear record goes to women, who cry about one day out of six, a total of 64 times a year. Quadruple, that is, compared to the maximum of 17 times for humans (on average once every 22 days). This is what emerges from a study by the German Association of… Continua a leggere Tears and good health
Pnei: psycho neuro endocrinoimmunology
Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology is the science that relates changes in environmental conditions, psychophysical and humoral stress, fatigue, trauma, with the body's response, in particular with the triggering of the neuroimmune and neuroendocrine response. This discipline made up of several integrated sciences explains some important forms of chronic diseases, often caused not by physiological disturbances of the whole… Continua a leggere Pnei: psycho neuro endocrinoimmunology
Psychology: sensitivity is written in the genes
Even emotion has genetic basis. This is demonstrated by research conducted at the University of California in Los Angeles, the results of which were published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. According to scientists, it would be the Oprm-1 gene that regulates the intensity of the response to social rejection, causing… Continua a leggere Psychology: sensitivity is written in the genes
Lose weight with Wii Fit
Is playing sports and losing weight while having fun really possible? With the Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board it seems so. With exercises aimed at improving balance and posture, changing the body mass index or simply relaxing, Wii Fit uses the latest technology to help people achieve physical well-being. The first step is to step… Continua a leggere Lose weight with Wii Fit
Running to the limit
Running is a sport practiced by many. Convenient because it can be practiced anywhere, in any climatic condition, in company or alone, outdoors or indoors, it is an economical sport. A mix of excellence to make it a fascinating and attractive sport. It is a simple sport that allows you to maintain and develop good… Continua a leggere Running to the limit
Probiotic diet
With the arrival of the cold season, bacterial infections increase and therefore the use of antibiotics, which can alter the normal intestinal balance. Especially children and the elderly are at risk. It is therefore better to follow a " probiotic diet ", which includes the consumption of probiotics to be used not only during –… Continua a leggere Probiotic diet
Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition
A diet rich in fats , which provides more than 30% of the total energy value, can cause cardiovascular disease. Lipoproteins circulate in our blood, made up of numerous molecules of cholesterol and other fats, or rather lipids. These lipoproteins can be low-density LDL or high-density HDL , these acronyms will surely remind you of… Continua a leggere Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition
Lose weight and quit smoking
I'm publishing an interesting speech by Toni Gargiullo on the possibility of quitting smoking and losing weight at the same time. Quitting smoking and losing weight are two of the biggest health problems of our times ever, and very often the biggest concern for those who would like to quit smoking is precisely the possibility… Continua a leggere Lose weight and quit smoking