Protein and Brain Health: What to Know
In this study of over five hundred seniors, those who consumed 120 grams of protein daily had lower levels of amyloid-beta than those whose daily intake was only fifty-four grams.
But that’s not all. Another study of 920 seniors showed that those who follow a high-protein diet, along with plenty of leafy greens and healthy fats, also had a decreased risk of dementia and improved cognitive function.
Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear how protein influences the level of amyloid-beta in the brain. Some believe it’s the effects of a high-protein diet for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. In ge...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - August 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicole McCray Tags: diet featured health and fitness self-improvement brain health protein Source Type: blogs
How Much Do Federal Liberals, NDP, Conservatives And Greens Care About ADHD?
There will likely be a Canadian federal election called tomorrow.
I’m a political science major whose hobby is politics. I had to get a separate politics twitter account @pqpolitics because I was putting so much politics on my ADHD twitter account @petequily.
So being the curious type, I did site search in Google for ADHD on each of the websites of Canada’s 4 main federal parties, Liberals, NDP, Conservatives and Greens to see how often they mentioned the word ADHD in their websites.
Anyone can do #PretendingToCare about Mental Health, but what matters is policy.
What are their actual policies on the biggest ment...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - August 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pete Quily Tags: Politics ADHD related Source Type: blogs
Addressing the Needs of the Autism Community During COVID-19
In this message for Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights the specific impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. (Source: NIMH Directors Blog)
Source: NIMH Directors Blog - August 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: blogs
Metabolic syndrome and cognitive disability - 300 calories a day with Zwift and a Schwinn IC-4
Short versionA cognitively limited adult with early metabolic syndrome (hyperlipidemia, elevated glucose, elevated blood pressure, obesity) has halted weight gain over 9 months with a 300 calorie a day exercise program and some compliance with dietary guidelines.IngredientsSchwinn IC-4 trainer ($900 to $1000 depending on demand and supply chain). This is one of the few quality cycle trainers on the market that doesn ' t require a subscriptionZwift exercise service on iPad ($15/month - we could put this on his ABLE account but Ihate his ABLE account)Zwift Companion on iPhone to monitor activity (free)iMessage to send screen...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - August 7, 2021 Category: Disability Tags: cognitive impairment exercise Source Type: blogs
“This Doesn’t Usually Hurt that Much”: Patients With Fibromyalgia Spectrum Disorder
By HANS DUVEFELT
Specialists in orthopedics and general surgery often want us, the primary care doctors, to manage postoperative pain. I don’t like that.
First, I don’t know as much as the surgeons about the typical, expected recovery from their procedures. My own appendectomy in Sweden in 1972 was an open one that I stayed in the hospital for several days for (and nobody mentioned that there were such things as pain medications). I’m sure a laparoscopic one leaves you in less pain, but I don’t personally know by how much.
Postoperative pain could be an indicator of complications. Why would a surgeon not w...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Medical Practice Physicians Primary Care fibromyalgia spectrum disorder Hans Duvefelt Source Type: blogs
Creating a Sustainable Life in Autism Adulthood Parts 1 and 2
Please enjoy my July 2021 Psychology Today piece. I’m hoping to do a series covering a few different ways that we are preparing for the future when we are no longer able to be Nat’s guardians. We are slowly breaking in Nat’s two younger brothers, Max and Ben, to the concepts of SSI, ISP, group home life and day program happenings, which I’ve covered here, in Psychology Today June 2021. I’m also recording other strategies I have found helpful, to come. (Source: Susan's Blog)
Source: Susan's Blog - July 25, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Susan Senator Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
The national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026
Department of Health and Social Care -This national strategy aims to improve the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England. It builds on and replaces the preceding adult autism strategy,Think Autism, which was published in April 2014. It extends the scope of the strategy to children and young people for the first time.StrategyDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - July 21, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: blogs
Autism Caused By Extreme Positive Personality Traits, Theory Argues (M)
Autism, experienced by around one-in-50 people, is caused by extreme levels of socially valued personality traits. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - July 16, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Autism subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities
This report on the treatment and care of autistic people and those with learning disabilities has found that a lack of adequate community provision has led to many experiencing unnecessary admissions to and intolerable treatment in inpatient facilities. MPs describe the situation as a scandal, given it is happening ten years since the notorious case of Winterbourne View.ReportMore detail (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - July 13, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: blogs
Systematic review calls for early targeted interventions to help babies and toddlers with cerebral palsy harness time window with maximum brain plasticity
Early targeted intervention ‘critical’ for improving outcomes in cerebral palsy (Healio):
Early intervention for children with or at high risk for cerebral palsy should begin “as soon as possible” in order to build on “a critical developmental time,” according to results of a systematic review published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Researchers conducted the review to develop clinical guidelines for early intervention among children at high risk for cerebral palsy (CP) and their families … the researchers searched six databases for “the best available evidence” regarding early interventions tailored for CP across n...
Source: SharpBrains - July 2, 2021 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Brain/ Mental Health Education & Lifelong Learning Attention-Deficit autism spectrum disorder Brain-Plasticity Cerebral palsy cognitive-skills disabilities early intervention intellectual disability language impairment Neurodevelopm Source Type: blogs
Preparing Adult Children Emotionally for Their Future as Autism Sibling Guardians
My June 2021 column for Psychology Today is the first of a forthcoming series where I describe the process of getting my two younger and neurotypical-ish sons, Max and Ben, prepared for the future as Nat’s guardians. What will it entail? How did we discuss it? You can read about it here. (Source: Susan's Blog)
Source: Susan's Blog - June 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Susan Senator Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Apple ResearchKit keeps picking up speed
Three medical centers reveal new studies using Apple ' s software for a range of conditions, including autism, epilepsy, and melanoma. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog)
Source: Healthcare IT News Blog - June 15, 2021 Category: Information Technology Tags: Public Policy Source Type: blogs
Why it ’s time to split the autism spectrum [PODCAST]
“Legislative advocacy has become difficult for the severe autism population since the DSM-5 lumped Asperger ’s syndrome with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Further complicating the matter, a new population recently emerged who identify as “autistic” without having a diagnosis from a qualified health care professional. Without a clear distinction for various parts of the spectrum, weRead more …Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Neurology Source Type: blogs
Guidance for the transfer and remission of adult prisoners and immigration removal centre detainees under the Mental Health Act 1983
NHS England and NHS Improvement - These good practice guidance documents set out the process for transferring and remitting patients in England to and from prisons, immigration removal centres and mental health, learning disability and/or autism inpatient services. They outline the timeframe for completing the assessment, transfer and remission of individuals detained under the Mental Health Act to and from mental health, learning disability and/or autism services and replace the Department of Health ’s Good practice procedure guide 2011. The accompanying consultation report sets out the engagement activity which h...
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - June 14, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: blogs
The Emotion People With Autism Have Difficulty Reading (M)
It is a myth that people with autism cannot read emotions, however there is one they have difficulty with. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - June 10, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Autism subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
