Role of Lifestyle in Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis in an Aging Brain.

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to transform its shape, adapt, and develop a new neuronal connection provided with a new stimulus. The stronger the electrical stimulation, the robust is the transformation. Neurogenesis is a complex process when the new neuronal blast cells present in the dentate gyrus divide in the hippocampus.

Does Treatment for Depression With Collaborative Care Improve the Glycemic Levels in Diabetic Patients with Depression? A Systematic Review.

Diabetes is a chronic disease with a high prevalence in the United States. If not treated adequately, it can have serious complications. Furthermore, when depression affects concomitantly, adherence to treatment can be decreased.

Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Assessing Factors Leading to Remission. A Systematic Review.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a health problem of paramount proportions and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Our study aims to review data published on the effects of different types of bariatric surgeries on T2DM remission, compared to lifestyle and medical intervention (LMI) exclusively, along with a comprehensive finding of numerous preoperative factors that lead to remission. We used PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and MEDLINE to search for literature.

Obesity and Atrial Fibrillation: Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation in Obese Individuals? A Comprehensive Review.

Obesity and obesity-related illnesses (ORIs) constitute a significant burden on the healthcare system, with a very high prevalence in the general population. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen by healthcare providers. The risk of AF in obese individuals is reported to be high and in correlation with Body Mass Index (BMI), leading to the high prevalence of AF in the general population and the expected epidemic of AF to come.