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Thursday, 30 March 2023 14:45
Changes in the consumption of alcoholic beverages and risk of dementia in a an Asian population
Cognitive dysfunction eventually leads to a loss of independence that becomes a burden on families and society, as the individuals require more intense care and often institutionalisation. In the later stages, the cognitive impairment associated with dementia will create total dependency and thus, dementia is one the major causes of disability and disability burden overall among older adults globally (WHO 2023). Since so far there is no cure, identifying those factors, which are associated with preserving the cognitive function could…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 14:44
Another piece in the puzzle – gut microbiota can benefit from red wine
Recent studies suggest that the gut microbiota may play a role in the health benefits associated with moderate red wine consumption. The polyphenols in wine, including phenolic flavonoids and anthocyans, such as hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic alcohols, and stilbenes as well as other beneficial compounds, interact with the microbiota in the gut. Despite being poorly absorbed in the intestine, these compounds are found in other plant foods and have potential health benefits. Understanding the mechanisms behind these interactions could help shed…
Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:37
Scientific debate at the Italian Senate - Mediterranean Drinking. The health effects of moderate wine consumption
In a conference "Mediterranean Drinking. The health effects of moderate wine consumption”, which took place at the Italian Senate on February 16, 2023, scientists were invited to present the results of their latest study and discussed the latest epidemiological and clinical evidence, which shows the protective role of moderate wine consumption on health, in particular as part of a Mediterranean eating and drinking pattern. It is important to inform in a balanced and transparent matter and to distinguish between wine…
Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:13
Moderate wine consumption and health – a narrative review
Italian researchers carried out an extensive literature review to re-evaluate the latest scientific evidence with regards to the type and amount of alcoholic beverage consumed and the risk of disease. The correlation between wine consumption and health has been the subject of a long-standing debate. The low-to-moderate consumption of wine has been shown to be associated with various health advantages in both male and female populations. The beneficial effects of wine are mostly derived from its polyphenolic content, and this…
Thursday, 26 January 2023 08:55
A healthy lifestyle can contribute to fewer Type 2 diabetes complications
Microvascular complications of diabetes are those long-term complications that affect small blood vessels. These typically include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic kidney disease, and diabetic neuropathy. The current study examined whether various lifestyle behaviors such as non-smoking, normal body weight, physical activity, a healthy diet, and moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages could jointly affect these long-term complications of type 2 diabetics, and whether metabolic biomarkers (blood sugar control, systemic inflammation, blood lipids and liver function) could be improved. The results of this…