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The relationship between adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and cognitive impairment among the elderly in Morocco

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Talhaoui A., Aboussaleh Y., Bikri S., Rouim F. Z., Ahami A.

vol. 21(2)

125-138

The Mediterranean Diet has long been regarded as one of the promising strategies for the prevention of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Aim: This study aimed to determine the association between adherence to a MedDiet and the risk of cognitive impairment (CI) among the elderly in Morocco. Due to their complete data, a sample of 172 (56.4% men) from 237 subjects were included in our study. Cognitive functions were assessed by the MMSE test (Mini-Mental State Examination). Adherence to a MedDiet was assessed using a validated questionnaire based on weekly consumption of the seven main MedDiet foods: non-refined cereals, potatoes, fruits (whole or in juice), vegetables (cooked or as salad), legumes, fish, olive oil, and three foods consumed less frequently in a MedDiet: red meats, poultry, and full-fat dairy products. A binary logistic regression was performed, with cognitive function as the dependent variable MedDiet adherence score as well as the aliment consumption frequency associated with CI in the bivariate analysis as an independent variable. The binary logistic regression adjusted for confounding variables revealed that adherence to a MedDiet is not associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment (ORa= 0.928; 95% CI; [0.831-1.037]) (ORa: Adjusted Odd Ratio; 95% CI: 95% of Confidence Interval). However, only Olive Oil consumption was a protective factor against CI (ORa= 0.882; 95% CI; [0.815-0.953]).

THE SCOUT METHOD PROTECTS THE PERCEPTION AND WORKING MEMORY OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AGAINST THE NEGATIVE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS

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Louragli I., Taalab Y. M., Aboussaleh Y., Khadmaoui A., Bikri S., Hafid A., Benmhammed H., Benmhammed H., Touil D., Hakim H., Ahami A.

Acta Neuropsychologica

2020

vol. 18(3)

327-337

Social networks are effective and easy-to-use means of communication in the modern age technology. They remarkably influence the young users’ behavior being so entranced in such a virtual world which would easily develop into addiction. In this study we aim to measure the impact of addiction to Facebook on perception and working memory comparing two groups of young people, and how to protect scouting young people against this attachment or addiction. The study was carried out in the national center of scouting of Morocco at Ibn Tofail University on 53 master students with an average age of 24.45 years and 50 young scout leaders of Hassania Marocain scouting, who have an average age of 24.06. The educational level of these young people is between the 1st year of higher studies and the master degree. Digital test of complex Rey-Osterrieth figure and a Facebook addiction test questionnaire were used. The comparison of the means of attachment to Facebook between the two studied groups using T-test showed significant result (t = -2.510; P = .014 <0.05) with scout leaders demonstrated higher average of attachment to Facebook than that detected by master students. The results showed a statistically significant negative correlation between the hours consumed per day on Facebook and the perception and working memory. The perception of young Scout leaders is better than that of master students. We concluded that attachment to social networks influences working memory and perception, while the Scout method would serve as a new remedy for this scourge.

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2 Acta Neuropsychologica

1 2023

1 2020

2 Aboussaleh Y.

2 Ahami A.

2 Bikri S.

1 Benmhammed H.

1 Hafid A.

1 Hakim H.

1 Khadmaoui A.

1 Louragli I.

1 Rouim F. Z.

1 Taalab Y. M.

1 Talhaoui A.

1 Touil D.

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The relationship between adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and cognitive impairment among the elderly in Morocco

THE SCOUT METHOD PROTECTS THE PERCEPTION AND WORKING MEMORY OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AGAINST THE NEGATIVE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS