1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910865253203321

Titolo

Endogenous Opioids : From Basic Science to Biopsychosocial Applications / / edited by Patrick L. Kerr, Cristian Sirbu, John M. Gregg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031454936

9783031454929

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (456 pages)

Collana

Advances in Neurobiology, , 2190-5223 ; ; 35

Disciplina

615.783

Soggetti

Neurosciences

Neuroscience

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to the volume: The Journey Ahead -- The Foundational Science of Endogenous Opioids and Their Receptors -- Interactions Between Endogenous Opioids and the Immune system -- The Opioid Growth Factor in Growth Regulation and Immune Responses in Cancer -- Role of Endorphins in Breast Cancer Pathogenesis and Recovery -- Modulatory Processes in Craniofacial Pain States -- Enkephalin Rescues Temporomandibular Joint Pain Related Behavior in Rats -- Endogenous Opioids and Exercise-Related Hypoalgesia: Modern Models, Measurement, and Mechanisms of Action -- Pain, Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: Relation to the Endogenous Opioid System -- The Roles of Endogenous Opioids in Placebo and Nocebo Effects: From Pain to Performance to Prozac -- Physical Exercise as an Intervention for Depression: Evidence for Efficacy and Mu-Opioid Receptors as a Mechanism of Action -- The Endogenous Opioid System as a Pathway of Positive Emotions -- Endogenous Opioids and Volunteering: On the Evolutionary Significance ofHelping Others -- Endogenous and Exogenous Opioids: Role in Substance Use Disorders -- Endogenous Opioid Activity as the Mechanism of Action for Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom): The Current State of the Evidence -- Endogenous Opioids in the Homeostatic Regulation of Hunger, Satiety, and Hedonic Eating: Neurobiological Foundations -- Role of Endogenous Opioids in the



Pathophysiology of Obesity and Eating Disorders -- Integration of Endogenous Opioid System Research in the Interprofessional Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders -- The Role of Endogenous Opioids in Cardioprotection -- Endorphins, Sexuality, and Reproduction -- Depression, Cancer, Inflammation, and Endogenous Opioids: Pathogenic Relationships and Therapeutic Options.

Sommario/riassunto

This new volume provides a scientifically based exploration of the multifaceted world of endogenous opioids, including endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins, endomorphins, and orphanin FQ/nociceptin, featuring a strong translational focus. Topics covered range from basic scientific investigations, to clinical applications, to investigations in areas such as oncology, childbirth, and disordered eating, to psychosocial contexts such as volunteering and positive emotions. One of the main goals of Endogenous Opioids is to provide recommendations for new directions in medical research and health policy that are rooted in sound scientific research.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910906292303321

Titolo

Age-Friendly Ecosystems : Environments for Equitable Aging by Design / / edited by Valerie Chang Greer , Linda S. Edelman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031683619

3031683617

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (115 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Public Health, , 2192-3701

Disciplina

305.26

Soggetti

Gerontology

Age distribution (Demography)

Public health

Sociology

Social groups

Social structure

Equality

Architecture

Aging Population

Public Health

Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging

Social Structure



Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Creating an Age-Friendly Environment Across the Ecosystem -- Chapter 2. Age Friendliness as a Framework for Equity in Aging -- Chapter 3. Age-Friendly Neighborhoods -- Chapter 4. Age-Friendly Campuses -- Chapter 5. Age-Friendly Health -- Chapter 6. Age-Friendly Voices in the Pursuit of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem -- Chapter 7. Age-Friendly Futures: Equity by Design.

Sommario/riassunto

This compact book examines age friendliness within the framework of age-friendly ecosystems, and from a place-based approach, considering anchor institutions of neighborhoods, campuses and health environments as sites uniquely positioned to catalyze age equity and inclusivity. Age friendliness has grown from an idea into a social movement that recognizes the diversity of older adults, and integrates research, policy, programming and design practices. Compounding pressures of rapid aging, systemic ageism, and a growing disparity of resources compel us to rethink how we achieve equity in aging through the design of places and practices. Content for this book draws from a 2022 symposium, Age Friendly Communities as Platforms for Equity, Health & Wellness. Contributors build upon the content shared through the symposium in order to examine how neighborhoods, campuses and health environments are uniquely poised to support equity and to extend reach to historically marginalized populations of older adults. Ideas and experiences from national experts in aging, as well as "real world" experiences and narratives shared by older adults, students, community stakeholders and faculty researchers, are presented through a place-based approach. Collectively the voices in this book create a lens for empowering age-friendly ecosystems as environments for equitable aging by design. Among the topics covered: Creating an Age-Friendly Environment Across the Ecosystem Age Friendliness as a Framework for Equity in Aging Age-Friendly Voices in the Pursuit of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem Age-Friendly Futures: Equity by Design Age-Friendly Ecosystems: Environments for Equitable Aging by Design is written for people who are interested in understanding how the age-friendly movement is transforming places we live – community planners, designers, policy makers, aging service providers, academics and citizen activists. This compact volume presents a case of need for age friendliness in places we live, learn and care for our health. Readers with interests in the professional practice areas of aging studies/gerontology, architecture and planning, colleges and universities, community/neighborhood development, health systems, research, and policy will benefit from this brief that examines neighborhoods, campuses, and health environments from interdisciplinary perspectives.