scholarly journals Possible Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Physical Exercise in Neurodegeneration

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5895 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Mahalakshmi ◽  
Nancy Maurya ◽  
Shin-Da Lee ◽  
V. Bharath Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Parasympathetic Nervous System ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Neuro Inflammation ◽  
Health And Well Being

Physical exercise (PE) improves physical performance, mental status, general health, and well-being. It does so by affecting many mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level. PE is beneficial for people suffering from neuro-degenerative diseases because it improves the production of neurotrophic factors, neurotransmitters, and hormones. PE promotes neuronal survival and neuroplasticity and also optimizes neuroendocrine and physiological responses to psychosocial and physical stress. PE sensitizes the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and central nervous system (CNS) by promoting many processes such as synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, and autophagy. Overall, it carries out many protective and preventive activities such as improvements in memory, cognition, sleep and mood; growth of new blood vessels in nervous system; and the reduction of stress, anxiety, neuro-inflammation, and insulin resistance. In the present work, the protective effects of PE were overviewed. Suitable examples from the current research work in this context are also given in the article.

Aromatherapy for Sleep

2021 ◽  
pp. 329-342
Author(s):  
Valerie Cacho ◽  
Mindy Green
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Parasympathetic Nervous System ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
Side Effect Profile ◽  
Sympathetic Nervous ◽  
Health And Well Being

Aromatherapy is defined as using the essential (volatile) oil extracted from an aromatic plant to improve health and well-being. The naturally occurring chemical constituents in essential oils cross the blood–brain barrier and interact with neurons of the autonomic nervous system. Specific essential oils can be used to treat insomnia via the parasympathetic nervous system by reducing anxiety, improving relaxation, and promoting sleep. They can also be used to treat hypersomnia by increasing alertness through stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Essential oils are simple to use and have a low side-effect profile. Essential oils can be blended to create a personliazed aromatic therapy to support relaxation or promote alertness.

The Long-Term Effects of Solitary Confinement From the Perspective of Inmates

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 652-674
Author(s):  
Liat Tayer ◽  
Tomer Einat ◽  
Anat Yaron Antar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Solitary Confinement ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Mental And Behavioral Disorders

This qualitative study analyzes the effects of solitary confinement on prisoners and the strategies used by them to cope with its difficulties. The findings indicate that solitary confinement is perceived as unfair and as intensifying hostile emotions and physical aggression, and that it is related to a range of long-term physiological, mental, and behavioral disorders. Three strategies are used to cope with the difficulties of solitary confinement: keeping to a ritualistic routine, a religious lifestyle, and physical exercise. We conclude that solitary confinement exacerbates the difficulties of detention and affects prisoners’ health and well-being for short and long terms.

scholarly journals Stem Cells: A Gold Mine in Dental Research and Tissue Engineering

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Hashmi Rahat ◽  
◽  
Ahmad Fahim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Developmental Biology ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gold Mine ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Human Stem Cells ◽  
Health And Well Being

The explosion of articles not only in scientific journals, but also in the print media and continuous TV debates, one could easily say the term “stem cells” has become synonym to the word “cure”. The extraordinary advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases, such as oral health issues, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, continues to deprive people of health and well-being. Tremendous effort and exceptional research in human developmental biology has led to the identification and discovery of human stem cells.

scholarly journals Physical exercise according to nursing students' perceptions

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 843-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Roberta Monteiro ◽  
Ana Cristina Mancussi e Faro
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
The University ◽  
Health And Well Being

This study aimed to get to know the perceptions of undergraduate students from the University of São Paulo College of Nursing about physical exercise as an instrument to maintain health and well being. Data were collected through the application of a questionnaire in class, involving 122 undergraduate students. In this group, 52.23% believed that physical exercise should only be recommended to people with health problems. Only 8% thought that exercise can prevent diseases, and only 6.61% uses protection equipment. Therefore, we concluded that nursing students need to be better prepared to be able to intervene correctly as professionals.

scholarly journals Phytochemicals in Food and Health

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 901
Author(s):  
Dilip K. Rai
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Reduced Risk

Consumption of plant-based diets, rich in phytochemicals, has been associated with reduced risk of degenerative diseases, improved overall health and well-being [...]

Import and Export of Pulses (by India)

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-198
Author(s):  
J K Sachdeva
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Reforms ◽  
Major Research ◽  
The People ◽  
Import And Export ◽  
Health And Well Being

India is largest producer and consumer of Pulses. Pulses are a major source of protein for an overwhelming number of Indians. Thus the availability and prices of pulses have an important bearing on the health and well-being of the people. As the incomes rise, people will demand more and more of non-cereal food and hence the demand for pulses is also expected to rise in future. With the rise in demand, prices rise; Government of India allows import of pulses from time to time to neutralise prices. With respect to pulses, apparently no major research work has been undertaken to study the causes of import. This paper attempts to analyse import of various category of pulses after the onset of economic reforms since 1991 and also determinants of import of pulses.

Diet Quality, a Term Subject to Change over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Health And Well Being

A high-quality diet is one of the foundations of health and well-being. For a long time in human history, diet was chiefly a source of energy and macronutrients meant to still hunger and give the strength for work and activities that were in general much harder than nowadays. Only few persons could afford to emphasize enjoyment. In the assessment of quality, organoleptic properties were major criteria to detect spoilage and oxidative deterioration of food. Today, food hygiene is a quality aspect that is often taken for granted by consumers, despite its lack being at the origin of most food-borne diseases. The discovery of micronutrients entailed fundamental changes of the concept of diet quality. However, non-essential food components with additional health functions were still barely known or not considered important until recently. With the high burden of obesity and its associated diseases on the rise, affluent, industrialized countries have developed an increased interest in these substances, which has led to the development of functional foods to optimize special body functions, reduce disease risk, or even contribute to therapeutic approaches. Indeed, nowadays, high contents of energy, fat, and sugar are factors associated with a lower quality of food, and products with reduced amounts of these components are valued by many consumers. At the same time, enjoyment and convenience are important quality factors, presenting food manufacturers with the dilemma of reconciling low fat content and applicability with good taste and appealing appearance. Functional foods offer an approach to address this challenge. Deeper insights into nutrient-gene interactions may enable personalized nutrition adapted to the special needs of individuals. However, so far, a varied healthy diet remains the best basis for health and well-being.

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