Oxford University Press eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 380 - 429
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Abstract
The
Nordic
nations—Denmark,
Finland,
Iceland,
Norway,
and
Sweden—and
Switzerland
are
consistently
among
the
world’s
10
“happiest
countries.”
Their
residents
enjoy
excellent
education
healthcare,
relatively
high
upward
mobility,
a
small
gender
gap,
natural
beauty.
However,
their
positive
social
determinants
of
health
do
not
prevent
depression
or
suicide.
Compared
with
Western
Europe
overall,
Finland
Sweden
have
higher
prevalence
major
depressive
disorder.
Suicide
rates
for
both
genders
in
Sweden,
Switzerland;
men
Iceland;
women
Denmark
Norway.
Cultural
differences
help
explain
epidemiology.
has
historical
trauma,
tradition
stoicism,
widespread
binge
drinking.
highly
prevalent
sexual
harassment,
leading
to
working
women.
Denmark’s
hedonistic
culture
underlies
lifestyle-related
chronic
medical
conditions.
Norway’s
athletic,
outdoor
is
antidepressant.
French,
Italian,
German
regions
differ
expressions
depression.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 784 - 784
Published: May 11, 2023
Epilepsy
is
a
central
nervous
system
disorder
involving
spontaneous
and
recurring
seizures
that
affects
50
million
individuals
globally.
Because
approximately
one-third
of
patients
with
epilepsy
do
not
respond
to
drug
therapy,
the
development
new
therapeutic
strategies
against
could
be
beneficial.
Oxidative
stress
mitochondrial
dysfunction
are
frequently
observed
in
epilepsy.
Additionally,
neuroinflammation
increasingly
understood
contribute
pathogenesis
Mitochondrial
also
recognized
for
its
contributions
neuronal
excitability
apoptosis,
which
can
lead
loss
This
review
focuses
on
roles
oxidative
damage,
dysfunction,
NAPDH
oxidase,
blood–brain
barrier,
excitotoxicity,
We
therapies
used
treat
prevent
seizures,
including
anti-seizure
medications,
anti-epileptic
drugs,
anti-inflammatory
therapies,
antioxidant
therapies.
In
addition,
we
use
neuromodulation
surgery
treatment
Finally,
present
role
dietary
nutritional
management
epilepsy,
ketogenic
diet
intake
vitamins,
polyphenols,
flavonoids.
By
reviewing
available
interventions
research
pathophysiology
this
points
areas
further
manage
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Oxidative
stress,
resulting
from
dysregulation
in
the
secretion
of
adrenal
hormones,
represents
a
major
concern
human
health.
The
present
review
comprehensively
examines
various
categories
endocrine
within
glands,
encompassing
glucocorticoids,
mineralocorticoids,
and
androgens.
Additionally,
comprehensive
account
hormone
disorders,
including
insufficiency,
Cushing’s
syndrome,
tumors,
is
presented,
with
particular
emphasis
on
their
intricate
association
oxidative
stress.
also
delves
into
an
examination
nutritional
antioxidants,
namely
vitamin
C,
E,
carotenoids,
selenium,
zinc,
polyphenols,
coenzyme
Q10,
probiotics,
elucidates
role
mitigating
adverse
effects
stress
arising
imbalances
levels.
In
conclusion,
harnessing
power
antioxidants
has
potential
to
help
caused
by
imbalance
hormones.
This
could
lead
new
research
therapeutic
interventions.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 325 - 325
Published: March 6, 2024
The
historical
use
of
plants
as
sources
natural
compounds
has
persisted
over
time.
Increasing
the
intake
bioactive
substances
shows
significant
potential
for
promoting
overall
well-being
and
health.
This
study
delves
into
pigments,
phenolic
composition,
profile,
along
with
antioxidant
properties,
leaf
extracts
rich
in
bioactives
from
Azores
region,
contributing
to
sustainable
primary
food
production.
Analyses
encompassed
chlorophylls,
carotenoids,
total
phenols,
ortho-diphenols,
flavonoids,
well
capacity
assessment,
polyphenolic
profiling,
quantification.
Psidium
guajava
L.
Smallanthus
sonchifolius
(Poepp.)
H.Rob.
exhibited
elevated
chlorophyll
content,
while
Colocasia
esculenta
(L.)
Schott
displayed
highest
carotenoid
levels.
Annona
cherimola
Mill.,
Eriobotrya
japonica
(Thunb.)
Lindl,
demonstrated
pronounced
flavonoids.
These
findings
align
heightened
capacity.
HPLC–DAD
(high-performance
liquid
chromatography
diode-array
detection)
characterization
unveiled
hydroxycinnamic
acids
E.
Ipomea
batatas
Lam.
compared
A.
C.
increased
flavone
content.
Among
quantified
compounds,
flavonols
were
ones
that
predominantly
contribution
these
leaves.
research
highlights
Azorean
plants’
potential,
fostering
product
development
better
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 5020 - 5020
Published: May 4, 2024
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
skin
condition
with
considerable
impact
on
patients’
quality
of
life.
Its
etiology
multifactorial
and,
among
the
predisposing
factors,
role
played
by
oxidative
stress.
Pollution,
recurrent
infections,
and
psychological
stress
contribute
to
stress,
amplifying
production
proinflammatory
cytokines
worsening
barrier
damage.
There
are
various
mechanisms
involved
in
pathogenesis
AD.
Moreover,
AD
often
appears
be
associated
disorders
such
as
alexithymia,
depression,
anxiety
due
severe
itching
related
insomnia,
well
social
distress
isolation.
The
increasing
incidence
requires
evaluation
additional
therapeutic
approaches
order
reduce
burden
this
condition.
Our
review
aims
evaluate
some
nutraceuticals
treatment
its
comorbidities.
combination
natural
compounds
(flavonoids,
alkaloids,
terpenes,
isothiocyanates)
traditional
treatments
might
useful
improving
effectiveness
therapy,
reducing
inflammation
preventing
flare-ups,
promoting
corticosteroid
sparing.
In
addition,
these
also
appear
have
disorders,
although
underlying
different
from
those
already
known
for
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 1508 - 1508
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Healthcare
professionals
frequently
experience
significant
work
overload,
which
often
leads
to
substantial
physical
and
psychological
stress.
This
stress
is
closely
linked
increased
oxidative
a
corresponding
decline
in
energy
levels.
scoping
review
investigates
the
potential
impact
of
dietary
antioxidants
food
supplements
conjunction
with
diet
controlling
these
negative
effects.
Through
an
analysis
biochemical
pathways
involved
metabolism,
paper
emphasizes
effectiveness
targeted
interventions.
Key
antioxidants,
such
as
vitamins
C
E,
polyphenols,
carotenoids,
are
evaluated
for
their
ability
counteract
enhance
Additionally,
assesses
various
supplements,
including
omega-3
fatty
acids,
coenzyme
Q10,
ginseng,
mechanisms
action
enhancement.
Practical
guidelines
incorporating
energy-boost
strategies
into
routine
healthcare
provided,
emphasizing
importance
modifications
reducing
improving
overall
well-being
performance
high-stress
environments.
The
concludes
by
suggesting
directions
future
research
validate
findings
explore
new
interventions
that
may
further
support
under
overload.
Oxford University Press eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 60 - 87
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Abstract
Cultural
identity
is
intersectional:
It
includes
not
only
race
and
nationality
but
also
socioeconomic
class,
occupation,
religion,
gender,
age/generation,
life
stage.
Culture
usefully
characterized
dimensionally.
Hofstede
identified
dimensions
of
individualism/collectivism,
power
distance,
uncertainty
avoidance,
gender
role
differentiation,
short-term/long-term
orientation,
indulgence/restraint.
Trust
in
individuals
institutions,
as
well
social
capital—structural,
relational,
instrumental,
cognitive—moderate
the
emotional
effects
stress
adversity.
clinicians
enables
effective
treatment.
The
expression
depression
mediated
by
cultural
communication
styles,
with
their
high-context/low-context,
direct/indirect,
self-enhancing/self-effacing,
elaborate/understated.
Word
choices
metaphors—which
vary
culture—help
identify
depression,
indicate
its
severity,
reveal
suicide
risk.
Details
critical
for
accurate
diagnosis
treatment
can
be
“lost
translation.”
