Decoding Healthcare Research

In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. E.F. Rain and Dr. Grossberg, a psychiatrist, along with Haley Hersant, an MD candidate at St. Louis University in Missouri. They explore the evidence on the ketogenic diet for Alzheimer's disease, its effectiveness, and discuss other factors and non-pharmacological measures that can help mitigate the symptoms of the disease.

In this episode, join Dr. E.F. Rain in a conversation with Dr. Shahid Ahmed, PhD, MD, FRCPC, FACP, a medical oncologist and professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Ahmed explains the relationship between obesity and certain types of cancer, emphasizing the importance of assessing these patients with a multidisciplinary approach to make long-term changes and increase the chances of successful treatment.

This conversation was based on the following article:

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Alzheimer's disease is a growing public health concern, with no effective treatments currently available. Exercise has emerged as a promising lifestyle approach to maintain cognitive health and delay dementia onset. However, blood-based biomarkers are needed to evaluate how physical activity impacts the brain. Candidates like the myokine cathepsin B (CTSB), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), anti-aging protein klotho, and metabolites related to cognition have been proposed as potential exercise biomarkers.

In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. E.F. Rain and Elaheh Arjamd, a Ph.D. candidate and researcher at the University of Bergen, Norway. She primarily focuses on researching food choices and dietary behavior in the general population using the Bergen i endring – BIE studien and Food4HealthyLife project. She is part of the HEMIX research group and ATLAS4LAR research group, promoting public health with a focus on substance use disorder. This conversation is based on the results of a study that looked at the evolution of emotional eating and food choices since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2023.

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A large study found that reducing leisure-time sedentary behaviors and increasing light physical activity and exercise may significantly lower risk of developing dementia and dying from dementia. Even small amounts of daily activity in place of sitting may provide cognitive benefits. Explained by Dr. E.F.Rain.

New study finds gut microbe patterns may serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk, before symptoms arise. Explained by Dr. E.F.Rain.

In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. E.F.RAIN and Dr. Sarah Hägg, an associate professor in molecular epidemiology at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet. They delve into recent results of a study showing that some antidiabetic drugs could have a potential protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.

In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. E.F. RAIN and Dr. Gary Hunter, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition Sciences at the School of Health Professions, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA. Delve into the details of how resistance training can help prevent weight regain after weight loss.

In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. Castel Santana, also known as Dr. Cas, a family doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. We will delve into the world of functional medicine, understanding its purpose, how it distinguishes itself from allopathic medicine, and the potential benefits of this relatively recent approach for everyone. Dr. Cas currently practices in Oklahoma at his own clinic, where he implements his '5 Pillars of Wellness' when treating patients. To learn more about his work, visit his website at https://drcasmd.com/about-dr-cas/. You can also find him on Instagram under the handle @drcasmd.

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In this episode, join Dr. E.F. RAIN in a conversation with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards (PhD candidate), researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK, as they delve into the details of their research work on exercise modalities for controlling high blood pressure. Explore the types of exercise that could be more beneficial for blood pressure control and the potential benefits of these modalities in other cardiovascular diseases, as well as how their findings could potentially influence evolving exercise guidelines in Europe and the US.

Link: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/20/1317