A study which analysed multiple other studies reports that “Exercise such as walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training were effective in treatment of depression”; the more intense the exercise, better the effect !
The study authors say that “Yoga and strength training were particularly well tolerated” .
The paper published in BMj concludes “Exercise can be considered alongside psychotherapy and antidepressants as core treatments for depression”.
Most people assume that nutritional supplements are always beneficial. But it is not always the case.
Paradoxically, the people, who may need the supplements because they don’t have a healthy diet, are the often ones who do not take the supplements !
But people, who usually do not need various supplements, because they are health conscious and have a good healthy diet, are often the ones who take the supplements unnecessarily !
Sometimes Supplements can be harmful. Hence, the need for clinical trials to assess the benefits and risks of various supplements.
So it is interesting to read a trial in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) which looked at Vitamin D and marine derived omega 3 fatty acids supplements. The study looked the effect of these two supplements in preventing Autoimmune diseases.
Autoimmune disease is a type of disease where body’s own immune system misfires and causes inflammation in self-tissues.
Autoimmune diseases, are often chronic conditions and cause considerable misery.
The study published in BMJ looked at Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, autoimmune thyroid disease, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease, and all other new onset autoimmune diseases.
This well conducted study used a dummy pill and hence the results are usually expected to be quite reliable.
About 25 800 participants were enrolled in the study and were followed up for an average of about 5 years.
This large study from United States found that vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acid supplementation taken for five years reduces the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
Disclaimer: Please note – This blog is NOT medical advice. This blog is NOT a expert medical opinion on various topics. This blog is purely for information only and do check the sources where cited. Please DO consult your own doctor to discuss concerns and options relevant to you. The views expressed in this blog are NOT, in any way whatsoever, intended to be a substitute for professional advice. The blog is NOT previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed, in any way, by any organisation that the author is associated with. The views expressed in this blog likely represents some of the author’s personal views held at the time of drafting the blog and MAY CHANGE overtime, particularly when new evidence comes to light.
People who are using their brain regularly with stimulating jobs are better off than people who are doing mind numbing jobs when it comes to dementia later in life.
So if your are not using your brain that much in your job, perhaps you need a “brain Gym” outside your work !
Disclaimer: Please note – This blog is NOT medical advice. This blog is NOT a expert medical opinion on various topics. This blog is purely for information only and do check the sources where cited. Please DO consult your own doctor to discuss concerns and options relevant to you. The views expressed in this blog are NOT, in way whatsoever, intended to be a substitute for professional advice. The blog is NOT previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed, in any way, by any organisation that the author is associated with. The views expressed in this blog likely represents some of the author’s personal views held at the time of drafting the blog and MAY CHANGE overtime, particularly when new evidence comes to light.
Dr S Sundar 