
研究:咖啡因可逆轉睡眠不足造成的記憶損害
新加坡國立大學一項研究發現,咖啡因能幫助恢復因睡眠不足而受損的特定類型記憶,特別是社交辨識記憶。研究指出,咖啡因可逆轉睡眠剝奪對大腦海馬迴CA2區突觸可塑性的破壞,恢復神經元通訊,進而改善記憶功能。

新加坡國立大學一項研究發現,咖啡因能幫助恢復因睡眠不足而受損的特定類型記憶,特別是社交辨識記憶。研究指出,咖啡因可逆轉睡眠剝奪對大腦海馬迴CA2區突觸可塑性的破壞,恢復神經元通訊,進而改善記憶功能。

高雄長庚紀念醫院腎臟科推動腹膜透析「免住院經皮植管」新模式,70歲多囊腎患者黃女士成功透過超音波導管植入,開啟居家腹膜透析治療,重拾生活自主權,此為該院第100例成功個案。

腎臟科醫師江守山引述研究指出,咖啡因不會導致心臟亂跳,適量攝取(每日300-400毫克)不僅對心血管安全,甚至能降低心律不整及心血管死亡風險。多項大型研究證實,每日飲用2-3杯咖啡,心血管疾病發病率、心律不整發生率及死亡率均降至最低。

郭綜合醫院腎臟內科主治醫師吳政哲提醒腎友,火鍋湯底、沙茶醬及加工食品是傷腎主因,建議只吃食材本身。他列出泡麵、鹽酥雞、燒烤等四大傷腎飲食,並提供補救措施,以保護腎臟健康。

腎臟科醫師江守山指出,羅漢果不僅常被用作代糖,最新研究發現其果皮果肉富含萜類、黃酮類化合物及胺基酸,具有抗氧化、抗發炎、有益心臟與代謝健康等功效,堪稱超級水果。

台南市立安南醫院腎臟科主任林軒名提醒,端午節吃粽熱量、鈉含量高,糖尿病及慢性腎臟病患者需注意攝取量,並建議採「排糖藥物」與「新一代非類固醇抗發炎藥物」雙重防護,以降低腎衰竭風險。

腎臟科醫師江守山指出,研究顯示每週僅需30分鐘、分次進行的劇烈運動,每次達氣喘吁吁程度,即可顯著改善心血管健康、降低疾病風險,並有助於保護大腦、延緩衰老。關鍵在於運動強度,心率應達最大心率的85%,或達到說話困難但仍能說簡短句子的程度。

腎臟科醫師江守山指出,研究顯示食用西瓜者飲食品質較佳,攝取較少添加糖和飽和脂肪。西瓜富含茄紅素,有助維持血管功能,並對攝護腺有保護作用。

腎臟科醫師洪永祥提醒,慢性腎臟病患者應避免食用楊桃、高鉀水果、農藥殘留高水果、葡萄柚等柑橘類,以及芒果荔枝等高糖水果。選錯水果可能導致高血鉀、藥物交互作用,嚴重時甚至神經中毒或心臟驟停。相對安全的選擇包括去籽芭樂、去皮蘋果等,但仍需依個人狀況調整攝取量。

Taiwan, with the world's highest dialysis prevalence, faces a significant public health challenge. Experts urge the establishment of a national task force at the Executive Yuan level to unify policy and set a key performance indicator for reducing new dialysis patients.

New research suggests muscle growth and strength can be achieved through eccentric training, focusing on the muscle-lengthening phase of movements like slowly lowering a dumbbell or sitting down. This method, requiring minimal effort and no special equipment, can be integrated into daily life and is beneficial for beginners and the elderly.

Taiwan launched a "Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention Policy Promotion Committee" to address its world-leading dialysis rates. Experts urge a national-level task force to unify policy, reduce new dialysis patients, and improve prevention strategies.

A study from University College Cork suggests that drinking 3-5 cups of coffee daily, with or without caffeine, can improve mood by reducing stress, depression, and impulsivity. It also impacts gut microbiota, potentially boosting resistance to harmful bacteria and infections.

A study published in Neurology suggests that lifelong engagement in mentally stimulating activities like reading and learning new languages may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 38% and delay the onset of cognitive decline.

A large study of over 72,000 people found that increasing daily step count significantly reduces death and heart disease risk, even for those who sit for long periods. Walking 9,000-10,000 steps daily showed the greatest benefit.