Category Archives: metabolic

Lung Microbiota: Its Relationship to Respiratory System Diseases and Approaches for Lung-Targeted Probiotic Bacteria Delivery

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Really interesting topic and paper (well illustrated too). Eat more kimchi! Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00323 Abstract Microorganisms that make up the local microbiota (such as Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacteriumsp.) play a crucial role in the modulation of diseases and health states by … Continue reading →

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Dietary buckwheat enhances sirtuin1 without calorie restriction

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

This is truly excellent news, at least for каша lovers.  Abstract In the present investigation, the role of dietary intervention in male Wistar rats (n = 8, 3 groups) was studied to observe absolute sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) levels (expressed as ng mg−1 total … Continue reading →

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Decreased percentage REM sleep was associated with greater risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and other noncancer-related mortality in 2 independent cohorts.

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Decreased percentage REM sleep was associated with greater risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and other noncancer-related mortality in 2 independent cohorts. Continue reading →

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Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function.

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function. Continue reading →

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Belly fat in older women is linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia within 15 years, study says

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Probably not just in older women? https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/23/health/belly-fat-dementia-link-wellness/index.html (CNN)For older adults, your current belly size could be a key indicator in whether you develop dementia within the next decade or two. For women that risk is particularly high. For women in … Continue reading →

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Maurice Preter, MD

Maurice Preter, MD is a European and U.S. educated psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, neurologist, and medical-legal expert in private practice in Manhattan. He is also the principal of Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, PLLC, a medical concierge service and health advisory for select individuals and families.