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Category Archives: Nutrition
Mushroom Consumption Associated With Small Decrease in Risk of Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (BBC News / JAD)
Summary Eating mushrooms more than twice a week appears to be associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). “Our cross-sectional data support the potential role of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in delaying neurodegeneration”. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Nutrition, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Ageing, Ageing Population, Asians, BBC Health News, Cognitive Benefits of Mushroom Consumption, Cross-Sectional Analysis, Department of Biochemistry: National University of Singapore, Department of Dietetics: National University Hospital, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics: Yishun Community Hospital, Department of Psychological Medicine: National University of Singapore, Department of Statistics and Applied Probability: National University of Singapore, Diet and Nutrition, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Ergothioneine, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (JAD), Lifestyle, Lifestyle Advice, Lifestyle Factors, MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mushroom Consumption (Eating Mushrooms), Mushroom Consumption and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mushrooms, National University Hospital (Singapore), National University of Singapore, Neurocognitive Disorders, Neuroprotection Research, Neuroprotective Agents, Neuroprotective Dietary Patterns Associated With Better Cognitive Performance, Neuroprotective Diets, Neuroprotective Lifestyles, Singapore, Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies (SLAS), Singapore Longitudinal Aging Study, Yishun Community Hospital (Singapore), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine: National University of Singapore
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Understanding the Basics of Care and Support: a Tale of Two Cultures? (JCN)
Summary A systematic review, concerning the effectiveness of nursing interventions for patients’ nutrition, elimination, mobility and hygiene needs, discovered numerous inadequacies in the quality of evidence. This is perhaps reflective of an age-old culture divide between “doers” and “thinkers”. “The … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, Falls, Falls Prevention, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Nutrition, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Systematic Reviews, Universal Interest
Tagged Care Left Undone, Catheters and UTIs, Cleanliness and Hygiene, Compassion, Compassionate Care, Dinner Music for Demented Patients, Elimination, Fundamental Nursing Care, Hygiene, Institute of Health Research: University of Exeter Medical School, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Loss of Mobility, Malnutrition, Mobility, Mobility Problems, Nursing Research, Nutrition and Hydration, Nutritional Status, Patient‐Centered Care and Outcomes, Personal Hygiene, Reflective Practice, State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England, Systematic Reviews, Toileting, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Medical School, Urinary Catheterisation, Urinary Catheters, Washing and Dressing
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Updated Dementia Training Standards Framework (HEE / Skills for Health / Skills for Care)
Summary Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care have produced an update to the “Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework” regarding personalised care and support for people living with dementia. The re-titled version includes sections covering … Continue reading
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