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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Preparing Yourself!
Preparing Yourself: The Flu and Cold The cold winter months are here, and everyone is getting a cold or a nasty flu. It is especially bad for students rushing around here and there, sitting at the computer, and touching things that everyone else has also touched. Can you imagine how many people have used their fingers on that keyboard and mouse in your classroom? How about the door handles you always open several times a day throughout your campus? In this contagious time of season, the viruses and bugs are having a party getting around, and everyone is having that party inside of them!
By Lisa Palmer7 years ago in Longevity
The Real Reason Behind the Increase in Fast Food Outlets
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of fast food outlets being opened. It is not only detrimental to our health, but this has resulted in some less obvious problems within the home.
By Catherine Alexander7 years ago in Longevity
Obesity
The percentage of obesity in youth has been increasing on a daily basis. Obesity is a health disorder which is caused by uncontrolled buildup of fat in the body. It can lead to severe health complications and low quality of life. It is known to be the main cause of chronic diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Even though it can be hard to pin point only one reason for a person to be obese, there are several reasons that can lead to obesity.
By Anoushka Bunnies7 years ago in Longevity
Diabetes Is Not One Size Fits All
“I’ve eaten so much sugar, I’m probably going to become diabetic.” I’ve heard this phrase a lot in my life. At work, school, amongst family and friends and it didn’t use to bother me until recently. November is diabetes awareness month and I wanted to educate a little bit about the differences. I have been diabetic since I was 13 years old. When I was diagnosed, I didn’t realize that it would mean an entire lifetime of finger pricks, insulin injections, doctor visits, and constantly looking at food labels to determine the correct dosage of insulin to inject. I am a type one diabetic which is very different than a type two.
By Thomas Treadaway7 years ago in Longevity
5 Tips for Healthier Eating
Small changes make all the difference. 1. Go to your local food/farmer's market. It could just be for the colours, the smells, and the variety. But it doesn't stop there. Because by you deciding to go and buy your food directly from the source ie the farmer, you are cutting the middleman out. You will actually be able to greet the person who grew your carrot or made your cheese, have a chat with them, ask specific questions or just haggle a bit. It doesn't get more straightforward than this. And surprisingly, the prices are usually lower than in your average big supermarket, even though the quality is higher. But one thing that will be really beneficial to you, especially if you pay close attention, is that you will notice the seasonal regional produce. We have become too accustomed to having certain food all year round, shipped from all corners of the world, sprayed with preservatives to last longer for their journey and shelf life. Grab a hot drink, a friend, your dog, and check out your local market and buy yourself something fresh to cook.
By Josephine Jasmine7 years ago in Longevity
Our Health
When we are young, we do not need much sleep, and our attention level is still pretty good. Unfortunately, as we start to get older, we notice that things change with our health. Maybe our metabolism has changed, so it might be more difficult to lose weight. Maybe you feel more tired than usual, and your energy level is just not what it used to be. No matter how well we eat, exercise, take care of ourselves things just do not seem to improve. If that is the situation with you, then it is time to see a doctor. Your doctor can do blood work to make sure that your iron levels are where they should be. They can also check your cholesterol levels.
By Lilli Adams7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Epilepsy
For me it is hard to write things like this especially as it causes anxiety for me and not many people understand what epilepsy truly is. I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to word this as best as I can. My medication is designed to slow down my brain and I'm trying my hardest to write this in a way people understand. I'm worried about sounding stupid for my story not making sense. So here it goes! When I was 13, I had my first ever epileptic seizure. I wasn't scared to begin with. When the "jerking" movements in my arms started I had thought it was normal. I had hit puberty not too long before that so it's possible that the trigger for my epilepsy beginning was due to the hormone change. It was about 6 am and I was brushing my hair and then the next thing I remember was waking up in an ambulance being told I had a seizure. I didn't know what it was at first so I thought nothing of it and acted like my normal happy self. Now things have changed so much.After many tests, the doctors had diagnosed me with Photosensitive Epilepsy and began my treatment with medication. I was naive when I was that age so had no idea of the challenging road ahead of me.
By Sian Walton7 years ago in Longevity
Stop Self-diagnosing Yourself on WebMD
Like many, I have resorted to the internet to find out what was wrong with me and, 99% of the time, I was dying of some form of cancer. Now, I don’t have cancer (or not that I am aware of) but trying to figure out what is wrong with yourself via the internet is a rather frightening process.
By Anik Marchand7 years ago in Longevity
What It's Like Living with Chronic Illness
I'm sitting here in hospital, just writing and waiting. I'm here for my girlfriend today, instead of me for once. Whilst watching all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals rush past and going on their daily business. I just sit and think about all times I've asked for help and support from these professionals. These professionals or, let's face it, people. I can see how hard they work, too hard. It's really not fair on them and the patients. As I am someone who has pretty much suffered all my life from chronic illness, I have seen and been through the systems and professionals that so many other people who suffer with chronic illness endure. I bet you weren't aware of how bad it is for some people. Bet you didn't realise how hard it is to get support or help in all forms — medical, housing, jobs etc.
By Sarah Manley7 years ago in Longevity