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Executive Functions and Disorders Related to it

February 24th, 2012

Executive functions (FE) dealing with higher order skills of the brain.  Include a set of cognitive skills, such as attention, inhibition of  irrelevant information, working memory, mental flexibility,  organization, anticipation, inhibition, control of behavior, motivation,  planning, decision- decisions and self-evaluation of the results.

Executive  functions are mechanisms that allow us to solve new complex situations  in an efficient and acceptable to the individual and society. There are  two powers of the executive functions closely related, but different  meta-cognitive executive functions and executive functions (FFEE)  emotional.

The anatomical substrate is in the prefrontal lobe  cortex and its afferent and efferent structures. The lesions in the  frontal lobes are associated with impaired executive functions. The  frontal syndrome is classified into three more specific syndromes:  dorsolateral prefrontal syndrome, syndrome or orbit frontal and  cingulated mediobasal syndrome. Executive functions (FFEE) are affected  in various neurological and psychopathological disorders.

INTRODUCTION
The  term executive functions (FFEE) refer to a group of capabilities that  are altered by lesions in the frontal lobes, which include deficits in  the initiative, motivation, formulation of goals and plans and  self-control of behavior. However, had earlier proposed that the brain  areas dealing with these tasks and gave them a role in the inhibition of  irrelevant stimuli and the preservation of programmed behavior and  goal-oriented.

It proposed the existence of three functional  systems to explain the work of the brain. The first functional system  would be alert and motivated and would depend on the limbic system and  reticular formation, the second system would be responsible for  receiving, processing and storage of information and be located in the  posterior cortical areas, and the third system deal with the  programming, control and monitoring of behavior and would be located in  the prefrontal area. The latter produce functional unit essential mental  abilities to perform a behavior effectively, creatively and socially  accepted.

Concept of executive functions (FFEE)
Many  authors have provided different definitions of executive functions  (3-10), and although each of them focuses on one of its factors, in  general, everyone agrees on a number of features:

• They are  responsible for the generation of behaviors and goals, including the  anticipation and the selection of the final objectives. This implies a  motivational component.
• Conduct planning strategies to achieve the objective as well as anticipating possible obstacles and difficulties.
• Include the temporal and spatial organization of the task, so they are in charge of sequencing behaviors in the proper order.
•  oversee the implementation of automated behaviors. To do this, are  responsible for self-regulation of behavior, self-control, direction of  attention to relevant stimuli, interference control and inhibition of  irrelevant stimuli. For this it is necessary to monitor both  implementation and the information available at all times, which  requires the involvement of working memory.
• Produce adjustments and  modifications necessary to achieve the goal through feedback. They are  responsible for the necessary flexibility of behavior, so that response  can be changed depending on the demands of context.
• Detect the  achievement or otherwise of the proposed goal and the need to continue  or end the activity (recognition of achievement).
• are essential to  the success of novel or complex behaviors, especially those involving  problem solving and the use of abstract concepts.
• include emotional and social skills, such as inhibition of impulses, morality, social adjustment or self-consciousness.

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Get Flawless Skin with Good Nutrition

February 21st, 2012

The skin care cosmetics are as old as mankind. Thousands of years ago  that civilizations of the Far East were already very clear that hygiene  and diet were determinants for the state and beauty of skin.

Eating by following certain rules can promote the proper maintenance of this so essential to our body.

Basic rules of diet cosmetics:
- You must provide a number of water enough. A diet with too little  fluid can cause some dehydration of the skin, which is a prelude to its  deterioration and aging.

- The diet should be an adequate dose of Vitamin C Therefore it is  essential for the synthesis of collagen. Vitamin C is found primarily in  citrus, vegetables and vegetables. Remember that overcooking it loses  much of this vitamin. The proteins must be present in quantities  required and must be of high biological quality.

- Do not forget that proteins are a plastic material of choice for our  bodies. Avoid, therefore, the subsistence without protein, vegetarian or  strict diets containing only low-quality protein. The meat, Fish, eggs,  dairy and legumes are good sources of protein.

- The Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin. It is found in animal  fats and vegetables color reddish-orange (carrots, beets …).

- Butter, nonfat dairy foods and eggs are highly recommended. If  low-calorie diets or low-fat foods should be included periodically rich  in these vitamins.

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- The alcohol and coffee be taken in moderation, taking care that the basis of the diet are fresh foods.

We recommend a simple kitchen with the minimum amount of fats and  seasonings. It is important to avoid constipation, as this disorder  usually produces absorption of undesirable substances to the body and  this is reflected in the skin easily. This requires that the diet  contains enough fiber (As provided by the bread made with wheat flour  for example) and water.

It is also important that the daily menu contains a generous amount of  essential fatty acids; In this field, seed oils (sunflower, sesame …),  wheat germ (This product, in fact, already used by the cosmetics  industry) or lecithin seeds can be good allies.

Monitor weight and calories
It is important to remember that large fluctuations in weight are a  terrible punishment for skin and can lead to age it to rebel’s  cellulite. The best thing is to maintain a stable weight during major  weight loss to ensure that they are made slowly and gradually. Also  please note that the diet should contain adequate calories.

Nothing worse for skin than typical low-calorie diets (having an excess  of animal fat and a vitamin deficiency) in which the energy is less than  the 1,000 kcal per day. If you follow a reduced calorie diet will  ensure that energy is never less than the 1,200 kcal.

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Elder Healthy Living the Importance of Care after Retirement

February 21st, 2012

Health is the basis of welfare. Follow the eight top tips to take care of truth.

1. Come taking care of … and enjoy
Look  for foods that contain antioxidants (fruits and vegetables in bold  colors and nuts), photochemical (fruits, vegetables, cereals and  pulses), fiber (fruits, vegetables, oats, legumes, cereals), calcium (in  green leafy vegetables and dairy products).
2. Give yourself a pleasure
Chocolate, the sweet dark object of desire, hides unexpected benefits for both the mind and the body.
3. Sleep well to live awake
It  is true that, as compliance years, the body will need fewer hours of  sleep. But experts say that reality does not justify the sleep  disorders. The insomnia can be a symptom of various disorders. Or it may  simply be due to bad habits.
4. Walk to health
It is the best  exercise. A walk of half an hour, just steps from 5 km / h and 7 km / h,  several times a week reduces the risk of long infarct, Diabetes,  osteoporosis, Arthritis, hypertension and even depression. And never too  late to start!
5. Laugh, you should
Laughter improves breathing and circulation, aids digestion, reduces hypertension and helps you sleep better.
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6. Quit smoking
The advantages of leaving  the innumerable snuff … and notice soon. It is shown that at 3 or 4  days and has a greater ability to exercise. At 2 to 3 weeks has  recovered much of the sense of taste and smell and after a month and  there is an improvement in breathing, which is much more noticeable  after one year. Five years without smoking reduces the risk of  cardiovascular disease at the same level as someone who never smoked. At  10 or 15 years the chances of cancer also match those of a nonsmoker.
7. Think and remember
Forget  them something normal, but you must exercise your memory. And is that  the memory is like a muscle: it develops with activity.
8. The sun, without shadows
Sun,  sand, tan … seems impossible to say no. But it all depends. Sun  itself, but with caution. Avoid risks and apply the shields that best  suit your skin type.

Exercise After your retirement for Healthy Living
Exercise is good for both the mind and the body. These reasons may convince skeptics and chronic sedentary.

The  movement is essential in all stages of life and, of course, after 60  years. Actually, no age limit to start the practice of a sport. Physical  activity is beneficial for all: reduces blood pressure, helps control  blood cholesterol (LDL, or cholesterol ‘Bad’, decreases with exercise,  and HDL, or cholesterol “Good” increases). Excellent for cardiovascular  system, exercise reduces the risk of heart attacks and maintains the  function of the respiratory and digestive systems, which fade over the  years.

Also, exercise can maintain and restore muscle mass, which  tends to decrease with age in favor of the mass fat. By toning the  muscles, regular physical activity keeps the skeleton and bones in good  condition, thereby reducing the risks of osteoporosis. Another added  benefit: improved vascular function, physical activity promotes  irrigation in the brain, which decreases the risk of ictus.

Age is not an obstacle!
The  list of benefits of exercise does not end there … Regular physical  activity recovers reflexes, maintains coordination and sense of balance,  flexible joints, improves sleep and helps control stress and to combat  depression. It’s a proven fact that exercise allows the body to release  endorphins, hormones that produce euphoric sense of psychological  well-being. The conclusion of the experts: everyone should exercise, but  a personalized exercise. In that sense it is more important how you  age.

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Low Back Pain, It More Common than We Think

February 13th, 2012


Low back pain is a widespread problem and the numbers do not lie about
it: 8 out of 10 people worldwide suffer from at some point in their
lives, and leading cause of disability, after common cold.

What
exactly is low back pain? Bottom line is that pain in your lower back
(where are located the five lumbar vertebrae) and is responsible for
millions of people visit their doctor every year. It has plenty of
causes, but the main ones are:
* Make great effort to pull or carry heavy objects (over 30 kilos) and push a car, without the support of a girdle.
*
Adopt poor posture while sitting or standing for long hours or remain
motionless long periods (there are people who spend more than 6 hours
without changing position).
* Having to drive a car accident, fall, run over or suffer even when pushed on public transport.
*
For problems of a muscle, bone and joint (related to bones and joints),
pelvis and kidney and urinary tract, as can demonstrated by the lower
back.
* Specific spinal conditions such as infections, tumors,
herniated discs and the lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica or pain radiating
down the leg), as well as degenerative joint problems (swelling and
“wear”).

Experts say back pain is preventable through various measures:
* Maintaining ideal weight in order to avoid overloading of the spine and joints.
*
Monitor positions: keep your back straight, choosing a proper seat at
work, sleeping on your back or side in a fetal position and sit flat on
the seat, not “right next”.
* Avoid carrying heavy bags and loaded it
as the supermarket, because the weight is shifted to the arms and the
tension is reflected in the dorsal cervical vertebrae.
* Avoid
bending your back to lift objects off the floor, is best done with your
knees bent, keeping your back straight. So the effort is done by the
legs.
* Try not to sit or stand more than 2 hours in the same
position whenever possible you have to change position, bend your legs
and move the muscles in general.
* Children should not carry heavy
backpacks (if they charge many useful are advised those with casters);
least one shoulder. Nor should women carry heavy bags.
* It’s basic
constant exercise to maintain muscle tone, especially the lower back,
and then we will be able to make a sudden movement and support as a
shock mishap or down stairs.

Swimming and yoga for back pain
As
the sport more convenient to avoid this condition, both experts agree
that the best option is swimming, since it strengthens the muscles of
the abdomen and back, plus it is in a position to muscle relaxation and
no impact on the floor because there is no gravity. Moreover, it is
necessary to 10 laps in the pool, it also helps just dabble.

Other
activities that prevent low back pain are yoga (relaxes the spine),
bike, walk and run sustained speed, but with appropriate footwear to
avoid impacts to the column.

By contrast, sports with a higher
risk of causing low back pain are bodybuilding, football, basketball,
volleyball and karate. It is therefore essential that the practice is
counted with proper equipment, the continued care and directions for
practice and used strips or templates prescribed by physicians to avoid
severe complications.

A bad back pain treated can cause problems
that require more attention and recovery time. It is likely that the
lumbar nerve roots tighten and cause a herniated disc or a vertebra
displacement, so it’s best to go with your doctor as soon as symptoms
appear.

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Bursitis Causes Pain and Joint Immobility, A Painful Manifestation

February 6th, 2012


Athletes, people who do constant physical effort and the elderly are
most affected by this disease in which inflammation of the joint
component that prevents the rubbing of the bone with tendons or muscles:
the bursa.

Learn about this problem and prevent its occurrence:
While
the skeleton is responsible for supporting our body muscles support and
protect viscera and internal structures, joints are what allows our
body is not a rigid, rough and almost useless, since they are
responsible for join two or more bones and make movement possible.

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To achieve this, each joint has several components that allow stable
movement and reduce the risk of injury that can result from constant
use:
* Cartilage. Plain weave, durable and protective cushions and reduces friction between the bone ends.
* Tendons. Tough cords of connective tissue that join the ends of a muscle to bone.
* Ligaments. Similar to the above, just hold the bones together.
* Bursa, synovium or bag. Thin, slippery piece containing synovial
fluid cushions and facilitates the actions of joints and muscles,
reducing friction.

Painful manifestation
Although
men are more prone to illness region, it is common to find cases of
inflammation in the bursa of hip, pelvis, elbow, knee, toes (toes) and
heel. Also, although the particular symptoms of bursitis causes
according to their location, we find the following common expressions:
* Pain.
* Swelling.
* Red skin.
* Heat around the area of the synovium.
* Motion and decreased joint function or difficult.

First of all, prevent
Since
most cases of bursitis are due to overuse or misuse of the joint, we
offer some measure of protection in regions where the injury is more
common:
Shoulders- Try to avoid activities that require stretching
your arms above your head for long periods. Do not move your shoulder
repeatedly for a long time (like when snorted or do push-ups). Perform
range of motion exercises (consisting of gentle mobilization of a joint
along the normal range) to maintain strength and flexibility, and
maintain good posture when performing everyday tasks, keeping your back
straight.

Elbows- Do not
use tools or pens too tightly and avoid repetitive movements of hands
and fingers. Do not lean on elbows, and avoid hitting them. Use a rubber
band in the region during physical activity, especially if you play
tennis or baseball batting.

Wrists and hands-
Try not to repeat the same movements of the hand for extended periods
and, when possible, use forearm or entire arm instead of just the wrist
or hand. Take frequent breaks when performing manual tasks, try to work
with tools or utensils with handles suitable, good size, and when
lifting heavy objects, keep your palms open and flat.

Knees-
Use this area guards to perform gardening or others have to crawl for a
long time, and try not to sit for long periods (get up every half hour
and walk around). It is also important to do daily exercises to
strengthen, and lift your legs extended, because strong muscles in the
thighs (quadriceps) provide additional support for this joint. Do not
forget to warm up before sports practice, and if during this one must
make a turn while standing, turn your whole body instead of turning the
stem only from the waist. Maintain an ideal weight, as this part of the
body suffers much obesity.

Hips-
When lifting from the floor, bend your knees rather than your back or
hips. Sit in overstuffed chairs and try to use proper footwear if the
length of his legs is different.

Ankles and feet-
When exercising, wear tennis that give you good support and make sure
your practice is carried out on flat or level. In the everyday, buy
shoes that are comfortable and allow good movement of the limb. Use
templates to their heels when recommended by your doctor.

Finally,
remember that the care of our joints allow us to maintain adequate
mobility, freedom of movement and independence, making it a wise
decision to provide for their proper functioning.

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Healthy Living, Importance of Fiber in Diet

February 6th, 2012


In this article we told you all about fiber; this carbohydrate is
present in many fruits, grains and vegetables and is a necessary
component of a balanced diet, but why?

The fiber is known for not being digested by our body, which for many
means you do not need it, big mistake!, the reality is that this hydrate
is important for our body as the food containing it also provide
Vitamins and minerals needed to maintain our health in good condition,
further favors the intestinal transit, One of its most popular and
provides a feeling of fullness, making it an ideal partner in the
subsistence.

Fiber is also the best accessory for reduce cholesterol, Foods such as
oats or lentils favor the reduction of this silent enemy and also
prevent intestinal re-absorption of cholesterol produced by the bile, so
it is important to consume these foods, or other like apple or
strawberries if you want to improve your cholesterol levels.

Just another great benefit?, Helps regulate levels of sugar in the blood
as it reduces the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestinal, which
causes glucose absorption becomes slower, benefiting patients diabetes
type I and II, You’ll notice the difference when consuming foods such as
nuts, Chickpeas or orange. Do not think twice, including 30 grams of
fiber in your diet daily and enjoys all its advantages.

Dietary fruit (ripe grapes, pineapple, melon and watermelon) have no limit on quantities.

Each of these fruits has several properties, but is particularly suited
for problems circulation (grapes), the obesity (Pineapple), throat
irritation (the melon) and heart (watermelon).

DIET OF GRAPES: Take ripe grapes whole, with skin and seeds. In
the skin of grapes are substances called fablonoides that activate the
circulation. The nuggets reduce cholesterol levels.

Pineapple Diet: The heart of pineapple contains bromelain, which
serves to activate metabolism. This diet is also very indicated for
hoarseness, which will disappear taking pineapple in 24 hours.

DIET OF MELON: Melon is a fruit with considerable wealth in
carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin A. This diet is diuretic something
preventive laxative and throat irritations.

DIET OF WATERMELON: 93% of the watermelon is water so that the
fruit is potent diuretic, well suited for patients of heart and kidney.
As the melon is rich in vitamin A, carbohydrates and potassium.

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Sexuality Disorders in Diabetic Men

February 1st, 2012


Diabetes and sexual problems - Both men and women with diabetes are
affected by sexual problems and occur in adults of all ages because of
damage to nerves and small blood vessels.
One of the most sensitive to the man who has been diagnosed diabetes is
the incidence of the disease on their sexual activity. Although this
disease affects a greater or lesser degree for both sexes in the
performance of the sexuality Generally, men avoid discussing the matter
due to sexist patterns typical of different cultures.

About 50% of male patients with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (http://www.herbalcureindia.com/healthcare/back-pain.html)who
have been admitted sexual disorders. Most agree that it has diminished
the ability to achieve erection and maintain it until penetrating the
vagina.

This is understandable when one considers that the disease causes
circulatory disorders and damage to certain nerves, including the
parasympathetic, which are responsible for sending any signal to the
brain stimulating and allow relaxation of the muscles of the body by
increasing blood flow on around the male sexual organ, which hardens
when filled with blood.

Like women, men with diabetes should become familiar with the disease
and learn to control it to reduce the negative impact on the sexual
health.

Factors may contribute to increased sexual disorders:
* Blood glucose level high due to lack of control of the disease.
* Existing time span from diagnosis, the more time passes the greater the chance of having erection problems.
* Lack of communication between partners.
* Depression.

It is very important that you establish an open dialogue with your
doctor where you expose your worries and fears, is the only form of
benefit with the help they can give you depend on your specific case.
Excellent results are obtained through sexual therapies, with the
administration of certain medications and even surgical methods.

You can also have abnormal ejaculation, Which can be early or
retrograde, as a result of the disease, but the question is not abattoir
but face difficulties and seek solutions to them.

All the disorders themselves diabetes can be minimized if you meet
the golden rules applicable to all patients regardless of sex or age,
and to improve the quality of life and promote a satisfactory sexual
activity:
* Check and keep tabs on blood glucose levels.
* Conforms to the letter medical indications.
* Do not treat yourself, only the physician can defines the appropriate treatment.
* Practice exercises and eat a healthy diet.
* Avoid ingestion of alcohol.
* Get support for your partner and familiarizala with the disease, thus the to find new ways to enjoy sex

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Problem of Eating in Hurry Foods for Hair Loss problem

February 1st, 2012

Healthy Life
In your daily routine to take a moment to work, another exercise,
personal care, to share with your family, your friendships, to cultivate
leisure, but spend adequate time with your meals?

If you’re one of those super women living and running a tight schedule,
insurance will cost you to sit eat calm, try and enjoy every bite. Pause
in a busy life is not easy, but necessary. Therefore, in we tell you
about the importance of set times for our feeding.

First, as more and better chew food Easier it is for your body make the
process of digestion, which reduces the likelihood of that heaviness and
discomfort stomach when we eat so typical of an accelerated basis.

Science has already said many times, eating slower means eat less
because we are able to meet the portions we enjoy eating and more food
that when we do so distracted or accelerated. Taking time to the three
main meals of the day becomes a commandment for women who are diet and
seek control your anxiety.

However do not just try to eat slowly, but doing so at the appropriate
times. Establish schedules is vital to our health, it reduces the
anxiety caused by long periods without eating, it helps to nourish a
healthy and reduces the production of sugar in the blood, as well
encourage the prevention of problems Stomach such as gastritis, ulcers
and diseases of the colon.

So now you know: make a change, spend quality time your meals and
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Hair Loss Problem, Why Hair fall
Perhaps the fear of losing hair is not exactly something that sneaks up
on you day and night, but when you start to see the comb after each
brush full, it is time to act against hair loss.

Baldness mainly pursues men, but we must not neglect because the
constant use of hair accessories, hairdryer, iron and all treatments to
which we subject our hair could lead to his downfall, but the solution
is in your kitchen Hidden in some foods.

The fiber present in whole grains and grain is a great ally to keep our
hair healthy and strong, as it provides folic acid and vitamin B6,
required for oxygenation of the follicles.

Antioxidants, Great for fighting free radicals, promote hair growth also
in special those containing vitamins C such as citrus and spinach,
because this nutrient plays a major role in the synthesis of collagen, A
compound hair it is necessary to keep it healthy.

Meat, Which contains zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and iron is one of
the best foods for strengthen our hair and prevent its fall, so you
should include in your diet Besides eating foods rich in Vitamin A and
take at least two liters of water day, a habit that will help keep skin
and hair hydrated and in good condition.

End the hair loss Watch what you eat and welcome a strong and healthy hair.

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