A Message from Dr. McMillan

Cognitive issues can often be overlooked but represent a significant picture of the overall health of the body. Our brains are separate and not a part of us. Every brain is fully isolated by the blood-brain barrier with its own biochemical pathways. It is very similar to a baby connected to the mother by a placenta.

Cognitive problems indicate that pathological changes in the body are significant enough to impact the brain. Please do not ignore these symptoms if they are occurring. Protect the brain at all costs.

Sincerely,

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's October 18, 2024 update:

• Covid-19: How Covid-19 challenges cognitive clarity.

• Vejon: This week’s Vejon video highlight.

• Weight loss: Genetics could be just as important as exercise.

• Infographic: Brain fog and cognitive chaos.

• Health: What you need to know about vitamin D.

• Diabetes: Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes.

• News: Medical news in brief

• Donate: Support Vejon MED with a contribution

• Courses: Path to health and wellness course

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

COVID-19

Brain Fog and Cognitive Chaos: How COVID-19 Challenges Mental Clarity and Impacts long-Term Brain function

• COVID-19, even mild cases, can cause long-term cognitive impairment, affecting mental clarity and brain function.

• Asymptomatic cases show mild cognitive impact, while long COVID cases exhibit the most severe cognitive effects.

• Brain inflammation and micro clotting are proposed mechanisms behind COVID-19's neurological impact, potentially causing cognitive dysfunction.

• Potential treatments include noninvasive brain stimulation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pharmacological interventions, and lifestyle changes focusing on gut health.

Why is this important: Understanding COVID-19's cognitive impacts is crucial for public health. It reveals the virus's far-reaching effects beyond respiratory symptoms, necessitating long-term care strategies and preventive measures. This knowledge aids in developing targeted treatments and emphasizes the importance of ongoing research to address the pandemic's lasting neurological consequences.

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WEIGHT LOSS

Trying to lose weight? Here’s why your genetics could be just as important as your exercise regime

• A study identified 14 genes that significantly contribute to weight loss through running, suggesting a genetic component to exercise effectiveness.

• Participants in an 8-week endurance program lost an average of 2kg, with up to 10kg difference between individuals.

• Genetic profiles strongly correlated with weight loss, explaining about 63% of the variance in participants' results.

• While genetics play a role, exercise activation is crucial; those with favorable genes still need to exercise to benefit.

Why is this important: Understanding the genetic component of weight loss through exercise reveals why individuals respond differently to identical workouts. This knowledge can lead to personalized fitness plans, manage expectations, and encourage persistence. It emphasizes that while genetics play a role, exercise remains crucial for activating these beneficial genes.

INFOGRAPHIC

How COVID-19 Challenges Mental Clarity and Impacts long-Term Brain function… Click here to learn more!

HEALTH

Are you over 75? Here's what you need to know about vitamin D

• New guidelines recommend vitamin D supplements for people aged 75 and over, as they need more due to reduced production and absorption.

• Older adults often have vitamin D deficiency, with one in five in Australia and nearly half in higher-latitude countries being deficient.

• Vitamin D is crucial for bone health, potentially reducing fracture risk and lowering the chance of premature death in older adults.

• The recommended daily intake for those over 75 is 800 IU of vitamin D from food or supplements, without routine blood testing.

Why is this important: Recognizing the unique vitamin D needs of older adults is crucial for maintaining bone health and potentially reducing mortality risks. The recommendation for daily supplementation without routine testing offers a practical, cost-effective approach to addressing vitamin D deficiency in those over 75, promoting better overall health and well-being.

DIABETES

Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes

• Scientists successfully used stem cell therapy to reverse type 1 diabetes in a woman, marking a world-first achievement.

• Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to dangerous blood sugar spikes.

• Researchers modified donor cells to become insulin-producing cells, which were then implanted into patients with type 1 diabetes.

• After two and a half months, patients could regulate their blood sugar levels without daily insulin injections.

Why is this important: A medical milestone has been achieved with the successful reversal of type 1 diabetes using stem cell therapy. This breakthrough offers hope for a potential cure to a previously incurable disease, potentially freeing millions from daily insulin injections and life-threatening complications.

EDUCATION

 Embalmers Clots
Composition and Cause

Deep dive into the protein content of the clots and the probable link to white clot syndrome.

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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Short Bursts of Exercise Enhance Brain Function, Study Finds: Short bursts of vigorous exercise, particularly cycling and high-intensity interval training, can significantly enhance cognitive function. This finding challenges the notion that only long-term exercise regimens benefit the brain, offering a time-efficient way for young adults to boost memory, attention, and executive function through brief, intense physical activity.  [SOURCE]

🚥 Ultra-Powerful MRI Reveals COVID-19's Impact on Brain's Control Center: Insights into COVID-19's long-term effects reveal brainstem damage as the culprit behind persistent symptoms. Ultra-high-resolution MRI scans expose inflammation in critical brain regions controlling breathing, fatigue, and anxiety. These findings not only explain lingering physical and psychiatric issues but also pave the way for targeted treatments and improved understanding of other brain diseases. [SOURCE]

🚥 Brain Endurance Training Enhances Cognitive and Physical Performance in Older Adults: Brain endurance training's ability to enhance cognitive and physical performance in older adults offers a promising approach to healthy aging. By potentially reducing the risk of falls and accidents, this method could significantly improve quality of life and independence for seniors, addressing critical health concerns associated with an aging population. [SOURCE]

🚥 COVID-19 Doubles Long-Term Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death: COVID-19's long-term cardiovascular implications are alarming, doubling heart attack, stroke, and death risk for years post-infection, especially in non-O blood types. With over a billion infections worldwide, these findings underscore the urgent need for preventive strategies and further research into COVID-19's lasting impact on global cardiovascular health.  [SOURCE]

🚥Landmark mouse study reveals genetic resilience and calorie restriction, not weight loss, are key to longevity: Challenging conventional wisdom, this groundbreaking research reveals that genetic resilience, not weight loss, is key to longevity. It suggests moderate calorie restriction may be optimal and highlights the importance of immune system health over metabolic markers. These findings could revolutionize approaches to human longevity studies and anti-aging interventions.

🚥 Mindfulness Meditation Matches Antidepressant Effectiveness in Treating Anxiety Disorders: Mindfulness-based stress reduction offers an effective alternative to antidepressants for treating anxiety disorders, with significantly fewer side effects. This finding expands treatment options, enabling personalized care that prioritizes patient well-being and quality of life, while still providing comparable symptom relief to pharmaceutical interventions. [SOURCE]

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