Archive for April, 2009
What is the relationship between depression and the Mediterranean diet?
Posted by admin in General Health, Travel Tips on April 25th, 2009
The relationship between depression and the Mediterranean diet has been shown from a population of 10,000 adults followed for 4 years. According to their diet, they were divided into 5 groups, with the two extremes, a diet that is closest to the Mediterranean diet and a diet that walked away from it most.
Thus, this first mode support is based on a large consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil, etc.., While the other included more processed foods, fried meat, refined grains, dairy products, desserts, sweet …
At the end of study, 480 cases of depression were diagnosed.
It is notable that a diet rich in processed products, that is to say the opposite of the Mediterranean diet, accompanied by an increase of 58% risk of depression. Conversely, food closest to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of depression by 30%.
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How to explain this link between mood and Mediterranean diet?
It is possible that the effects are due to the rich in antioxidants, folate, omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated.
The 10 characteristics of Mediterranean diet
1. Part of fruits and vegetables.
2. High intake of legumes and seeds.
3. Consumption of olive oil but low intake of animal fats.
4. Made significant contribution in whole grains.
5. Frequent use of herbs and spices.
6. Moderate to high consumption of fish.
7. Low consumption of meat, particularly red meat.
8. Moderate intake of dairy products.
9. Moderate consumption of wine.
10. Conviviality.
Why are vaccinated against influenza A?
Posted by admin in General Health on April 3rd, 2009
1) Why are vaccinated against influenza A? To avoid getting sick or remain bedridden
And also not to fall behind in its work in its records or you do not miss classes at school or college. Influenza A can be mild, but can also result in high fever, sudden onset with malaise, fatigue, cough and body aches, but also headache, nausea, vomiting … This classic form of avian bedridden for 5 to 6 days.
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2) The vaccine protects against risk of complications related to influenza A
Complications from influenza A can sometimes be serious or even fatal. Even intensivists call for vaccination against influenza A, after observing serious forms among young people. According to the National Institute of Health Surveillance (InVS), 245 severe cases of influenza A have been identified in France since the beginning of the epidemic, a third are still hospitalized in intensive care or resuscitation.
3) Getting vaccinated also means protecting others, his family and most vulnerable
By making the vaccine, you protect yourself from influenza A, but you also protect others by the barrier to the spread of the virus. You also help to protect those at risk: pregnant women, infants under 1 year, subjects with a chronic illness …
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4) The vaccine is safe while the influenza A can be deadly!
We’re already 53 deaths. However, the vaccine against influenza A is safe, he received the same procedures, same trials and same care as the seasonal vaccine. It has been evaluated by the same health authorities and manufactured by the same laboratories experienced in vaccines.
5) A tenth of humanity has the vaccine …
The availability of a vaccine against influenza A makes us privileged. Indeed, this vaccine is available at one tenth of humanity. The neglect is unseemly for those who do not have access and who can not protect themselves.
Finally, do not wait, get vaccinated as soon as possible because it takes a fortnight to acquire immunity against the influenza virus A after having been vaccinated.