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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.

Diabetes Basics: What is Insulin?
Disclaimer: The following information is based on my own research and lived experience as a type one diabetic and does not constitute medical advice. Information from this article should not substitute advice from your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Longevity
7 Yoga Poses That May Improve Your Health
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Rheumatology discovered that 8 weeks of yoga improved pain, flexibility, and overall health in adults with arthritis who did not exercise much. This adds to the evidence that yoga can relieve headaches and menstrual cramps, as demonstrated in a 2015 Journal of Physical Therapy Science article and a 2019 Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice meta-analysis.
By Amelia Grant4 years ago in Longevity
The World Health Organization Makes Official Declaration That Monkeypox is an International Public Health Emergency
On Saturday, July 23rd 2022, the World Health Organization issued a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on the global outbreak and spread of the monkeypox virus. This was made due to the fact that the virus is rapidly spreading and it carries a significant risk of spread throughout the world.
By Angela Shiflett4 years ago in Longevity
Orange Fingers? Protecting Health with Foods Rich in Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients for the body. It's needed for the production of collagen, which is an important component of skin and bones. Vitamin C deficiencies can result in scurvy, caused by a lack of collagen formation in connective tissues; this leads to poor wound healing, bleeding gums and other symptoms such as bruising that were common during earlier times when diets lacked sufficient vitamin C. More recently researchers have found that vitamin C shows promise as a treatment for viral infections such as colds and flu as well as bacterial infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis."
By Courtanae Heslop4 years ago in Longevity
Some people are mad with allergies, some people are mad with allergies
Allergy is a kind of big or small disease. According to statistics, about 22% of the world's population suffers from allergic diseases. The allergic reactions of most patients include skin pimples, red eyes, runny nose, sneezing and other symptoms, but in severe cases, dyspnea, shock and even death may occur.
By stella4 years ago in Longevity
Start Doing These 5 Easy Things Daily to Feel Better and Improve Your Health
Human beings are creatures of habit, and in general we are very resistant to change and added effort. Many of us also have an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to self-improvement, especially in terms of our health.
By Erin R. Wilson4 years ago in Longevity
How to keep healthy and take good care of yourself? How to improve his immunity?
Most of us know that staying up late can cause serious damage to the liver, but there's more to it than that. People who stay up late often have metabolic disorders and lower immunity, so the body often gets sick from time to time.
By amy dancy4 years ago in Longevity
What is the purpose of keeping healthy?
In our impression, keeping healthy is something for middle-aged and old people, while young people pay little attention to it. They only pay attention to keeping healthy when there is something abnormal in their body. However, this is not the case. It is wrong to think that health preservation has nothing to do with young people! Nowadays, many young people lack the awareness of health preservation and feel that they are still young when they are 20 or 30 years old, but they have not thought about their physical condition after 30 years. That is because young people's physical potential is very large, sleepy, tired feel indifferent, but accumulate over a long period of time, to a certain extent, the body will go from bad to worse. Therefore, it is important to develop good habits in youth rather than in old age. 1, the pressure caused by mental health.
By amy dancy4 years ago in Longevity
Dangers Of Aspirin: Studies Show Health Risks Associated With Regular Drug Use
Every day, millions of people take over-the-counter aspirin to lower fevers or treat headaches. Aspirin has certain advantages, but it also carries hazards, particularly if taken frequently.
By Odedele Badiru4 years ago in Longevity
Safe and Effective Home Remedies for Orchitis
There are many complex reasons for orchitis, such as bacterial and viral infection, trauma, tumor, etc. Some common reasons are:
By Jane Smith4 years ago in Longevity
What to Know About Getting Your Teeth Pulled
Sometimes, tooth extraction is necessary to maintain oral health and appearance. Although permanent teeth were designed to last a lifetime, it can be required for some people to have a tooth pulled due to a severe injury or decay. One of the most common reasons for tooth extraction is a damaged tooth. Other reasons include a crowded mouth and infection.
By Dr. Christopher Zed4 years ago in Longevity
Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?
The WHO noted on June 25 that monkeypox wasn’t considered a public health emergency. More than 4,600 cases have been reported in various countries, with more than 300 in the U.S. Because of the lack of effective methods to track the spread of the disease, health officials are undercounting the cases.
By Dr. Christopher Zed4 years ago in Longevity