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ADHD can steal years of your life—here’s how ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental dysfunction that typically manifests early in life and can lead to difficulties with concentration and impulse control. But recent data indicate that ADHD has much broader ramifications than its primary symptoms. ADHD now comes with a markedly shorter life expectancy, according to a new investigation led by researchers at University College London. The results showed that adults with ADHD have up to a 12-year higher risk of dying prematurely than those without ADHD. This alarming statistic emphasizes the need for better public education, timely diagnosis, and coordinated support for people with ADHD in order to mitigate its many associated risks. ADHD Transcends Childhood ADHD is sometimes characterized as a childhood disorder, but thousands of adults live with undiagnosed ADHD. The signs can appear like nuggets of gold throughout the decades, bearing a toll on educat...

Breast Cancer Rates: Further Reporting: Why Are More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer? For the last couple of years, we have noticed an ever-increasing number of breast cancer cases in young female patients. This worrisome trend has many asking what is behind this, what it means, and how to protect themselves. In younger women, studies show that the incidence of a type of breast cancer that grows with estrogen, what are called estrogen-receptor-positive tumors, is increasing. In this article, we differentiate the cause of this, its risk factors, its impact, and practical methods to prevent and detect this early. Why Younger Women Are Seeing a Rise in Breast Cancer Breast cancer used to be the disease of an older woman but now is creeping into younger age groups. The latest studies suggest that the rate of invasive breast cancer, overall, among women under 50 was increasing by about 1 percent a year from 2012 to 2021. This increase is especially pronounced in estrogen-receptor-positive...

Why conventional back pain remedies may need a rethink Back pain and discomfort can be debilitating, with millions of people suffering from it around the world. Traditionally, treatment options have included everything from drugs to surgical procedures. But new studies suggest that some of these commonly prescribed treatments could be less effective than believed, leading to a re-evaluation of existing medical treatments. Spinal cord stimulation  SCS,consists of an implanted device that sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. This has been a preferred strategy for patients with chronic back pain who have had no response to other therapies. But a review of 13 clinical trials that included 699 participants, conducted by Cochrane, found SCS is not associated with statistically significant long-term relief from low back pain compared with placebo. Also, risk factors from the procedure, such as nerve injury, infection, and the ...

The Enormity of a Seven-Day Fast: A Deep Dive Fasting is the practice of refraining from food It has been a foundation of the human culture and health. Whether for reasons of religious, spiritual or health-related issues, fasting is more than a dramatic change in diet for a limited time and it initiates deep physiological changes. New scientific research, such as one from the Queen Mary University of London and the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, has revealed, how the body transforms during this prolonged period without food, resulting in adaptations to the shortage of nourishment that are truly remarkable. This piece explains the complex biology and health effects of prolonged fasting. The Science of Fasting What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating? Your body doesn’t shut down when you stop eating. Instead, it adjusts to preserve function and survival. At first, the body relies on its glycogen stores, the carbohydrates that are stored in the liver and muscles,a good source ...

The Age Revolution: Why 70 Is the New 60 Older age is not what it used to be. Thanks to revolutionary improvements in health care, education, and lifestyle, reaching 70 today is the same thing as reaching 60 in generations past. This new reasoning is affecting social attitudes of aging and bringing hope with regards to prolonged life span in our sixties and seventies. Modern life has been transforming people into newly evolved humans who don't age in the same way as before, according to a new scientific study. Find Out More Changes of Aging: The Facts Studies show that today’s 70-year-olds are performing at levels once associated with people a decade younger. Researchers have examined cognitive, physical, psychological, and sensory capabilities and also cited dramatic advances over time. A 70-year-old who was born in 1950, has health markers comparable to a 60-year-old born 10 years earlier. Of course, it’s not just in one area that this evolution takes place. Evidence from countri...

The Ins and Outs of Asset Finance: How Software Is Changing the Game Innovative practices for sectors where Entrepreneurs & creative communities work in engine room, supporting the UK government & private funders Asset financing is the lifeblood of modern economic infrastructure, supporting small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) as the engines of growth, whilst also providing to larger occupiers the liquidity necessary to propel their operations. Nonetheless, these challenges include regulatory complexities, operational inefficiencies, and the increasing sustainability demands for coal and mining that can hinder the sector. But technology and specifically asset finance software,is the key to solving these challenges and unleashing new opportunities in the asset finance landscape. These lead the article to highlight how software is shaking up asset finance, the trends and benefits, and how it will enable the sector to flourish. The cover statements:1 Asset Financing: how to ...

Why Do We All Respond So Differently to the Same Food? It’s a well-known phenomenon: two individuals eat the same meals, but their bodies react very differently. This phenomenon highlights the complex interaction between our diets and our unique biology. Knowing these differences is essential for achieving optimal health and nutrition for oneself. Along with answering Question 1 above, the following are some of the research questions that we will look into: The Role of Genetics  Our genetics play a substantial role in our ability to metabolize and respond to food. These genes can impact everything from how we perceive taste to how we absorb nutrients and our predisposition to certain food intolerances or allergies. For example, differences in the TAS2R38 gene help to dictate sensitivity to bitter compounds, thereby also shaping preferences for various vegetables and overall diet quality. The End of the Gut: Prebiotics in Nutrition The gut microbiome, a massive community of trillio...