Osteoporosis can cause multiple fractures with varying degrees of pain and slight tension. Fractures can also cause emotional disorders such as anxiety and fear, reduce the quality of life, and even shorten life expectancy. The high-risk group for osteoporosis is postmenopausal women. Women will experience rapid bone loss 5 to 10 years after menopause, after which the bone mass continues to decrease. The latest research shows that half of the menopausal women in my country have experienced bone loss, and 1/3 have suffered from osteoporosis. In addition, men will also experience reduced bone weight bearing after the age of 50, which will also increase the risk of osteoporosis.
There are many tools for testing the risk of osteoporosis. Among them, the OSTA formula is suitable for Asian self-assessment, and it is simple and easy to implement: OSTA index = [weight (kg)-age] × 0.2, the lower the index, the higher the risk of fracture. A value greater than -1 indicates a low risk level, a risk level between -1 and -4 is medium, and a risk level less than -4 is high.
To prevent and treat osteoporosis, you must first determine whether you have high-risk factors: aging, menopause, and family history of fragility fractures. Any one of them is a high-risk group for osteoporosis. Through a healthy lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, avoiding excessive intake of caffeinated beverages, proper physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and a balanced diet, etc., can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Eat some sesame oil to prevent Parkinson's
Researchers at Osaka City University in Japan have discovered that eating a chemical substance in sesame (sesamol) can prevent neuronal damage and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Researchers fed sesamol to mice within 36 days to examine its effects on dopamine levels and neurons in the brain. Experimental results show that sesamol can prevent neuronal damage that causes Parkinson's disease and is expected to treat the disease. After mice with Parkinson's disease consumed this chemical, their dopamine levels, balance ability, and motor function improved. Researchers are rapidly embarking on clinical trials.
The research results believe that there are no drugs to prevent Parkinson's disease, only symptomatic treatments, so sesamol may be the first choice for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Sesamol is an important aroma component of sesame oil and a quality stabilizer of sesame oil. You can eat more sesame oil in your life to prevent Parkinson's disease.
1 glass of red wine per day can prevent cataracts
Cataracts are more common in the elderly. It is estimated that 30% of people over 65 have cataracts in one or both eyes. Using a transparent plastic sheet to replace the lens through surgery is the only way to treat cataracts. Recently, a study conducted by University College London and Murphy Eye Hospital showed that a small drink can reduce the chance of cataract surgery.
Participants in this study were voluntarily followed up for life and provided detailed information about their health, lifestyle, and surrounding environment to the researchers. The researchers compared the participants' drinking reports and cataract surgery records, and adjusted for factors known to affect cataracts (such as age, gender, race, BMI, smoking, and diabetes). They found that people who drink a small amount of alcohol, that is, 14 alcohol units per week (1 unit of alcoholic beverage contains about 8-9 grams of ethanol, which is about 6.5 glasses of wine), have a lower chance of developing cataracts, and they are more likely to develop cataracts than drinking beer or spirits. The risk of developing cataracts is lower in the population. People who drink wine more than 5 times a week are 23% less likely to develop cataracts than those who do not drink alcohol. But if you drink beer, cider or spirits, then the risk of cataracts will not be significantly reduced. The researchers said: "There is evidence that moderate drinking of red wine in a moderate range can reduce the risk of cataracts, but further research is still needed."
