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خبرني - كشفت دراسة جديدة، أن بعض الأنشطة الترفيهية المحفزة فكريا تقلل من خطر الإصابة بالخرف، ولكن هذه الأنشطة تختلف بين الرجال والنساء. وفي الدراسة التي أجراها باحثو جامعة لندن، درس الباحثون بيانات 8000 متطوع فوق سن الـ 50، وتتبعوا حالتهم لمدة 15 عاما. ووجد الباحثون أن قراءة النساء للصحف بانتظام تجعلهن أقل عرضة لخطر الإصابة بالخرف بنسبة 35% من اللاتي لا يمارسن هذه العادة. ووفقا لصحيفة ”ديلي ميل“ البريطانية، كان الرجال أقل عرضة لخطر الإصابة بالخرف بنسبة 36% عندما يستخدمون الهاتف المحمول بانتظام، في حين لم يمنح نفس النشاط النساء أي حماية. وكشف التحليل أن الأشخاص المتزوجين الذين يشاركون في هواية ما، أقل عرضة بنسبة 30% للإصابة بالخرف. وقالت المؤلفة الأولى للدراسة باميلا ألميدا- ميزا، وهي طالبة...

Abu Dhabi: UAE residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine must still continue to abide by COVID-19 precautions in order to protect themselves as well as other vulnerable community members, top health officials have urged. Measures like mask wearing, handwashing and social distancing ensure that those who get vaccinated do not contract mild or asymptomatic COVID-19. They also ensure that vaccinated people do not contract the virus and pass it on to others who have not yet received the vaccine. “Following precautionary measures … is as important today as it was at the very start of this pandemic. There is still a risk that vaccinated members of the community contract the virus without...

It is enviable how some people can't seem to gain weight without having to watch their diet, while others constantly struggle with their weight issues despite putting a lot of effort to cut down calories and exercising. This can be boiled down to good genes with a high metabolism, although experts say nutritional and behavioral factors could play a part to stave off the extra pounds. It is crucial to rule out underlying medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism and celiac disease, a severe condition of intolerance towards gluten, if you are constantly underweight despite consuming enough calories. Why some people find it easier to control their weight? Our tendency to gain or maintain w...

Experts welcomed the research, but cautioned that more study was needed before drawing hard and fast conclusions. Covid-19 may damage sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to a new study based on experimental evidence. The viral disease — which has swept the globe, claiming nearly 2.2 million lives — can cause increased sperm cell death, inflammation and so-called oxidative stress, researchers reported on Friday in the journal Reproduction. “These findings provide the first direct experimental evidence that the male reproductive system could be targeted and damaged by Covid-19,” the authors concluded. Experts commenting on the research, however, said the capacity of the vi...

Understanding the key to pre-workout meals Good nutrition and timing your meals is everything Few things are worse than working out or competing on an empty stomach, with your mind on food than fitness. Any kind of workout must be combined with a healthy nutrition plan, as what you eat can affect your performance and post-routine rate of recovery. Fueling your body with the right nutrients prior to exercise, therefore, will give you the energy and strength you need to perform better. When it comes to pre-workout meals, carbohydrates are the main component, as they are stored in the muscles and liver as a reserve source of energy called glycogen. They act as a quick source of fuel to our b...