Publications by authors named "J L Mair"

Article Synopsis
  • - Adaptive pacing (AP) helps individuals with chronic health issues, like myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and potentially long COVID, manage their energy and balance rest to avoid worsening symptoms.
  • - A study explored patient experiences using the "PaceMe" app, which involved narrative interviews to gather insights on its benefits over 3-6 months.
  • - Four main themes emerged from the study: effective management of post-exertional malaise (PEM), support from the app, validation of experiences, and a sense of control for users, showcasing the app's importance in long COVID rehabilitation.
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Radon (Rn) is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses a significant lung cancer risk. Subsurface fault zones can act as pathways for fluid and gas migration, potentially amplifying Rn accumulation. This study investigates the impact of fault zones on Rn concentrations within a 25 km area in the Northern Upper Rhine Graben, Germany - a region with available detailed geophysical exploration data and active neotectonic faulting.

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Introduction: Aging is the strongest risk factor for most chronic diseases. The rising burden of an aging population and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), contributes to escalating costs for society. Several non-pharmaceutical interventions can lower the risk of NCDs, including common mental disorders (CMDs), and may slow down biological aging, as evidenced by outcome markers such as epigenetic clocks.

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