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

Congenital Heart Disease in Children: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1. Introduction Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting approximately 1% of newborns. This condition occurs when the structure of the heart or the large blood vessels near the heart develop abnormally during fetal development. These abnormalities can impact how the heart functions, leading to serious complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
By Dr.Huang2 years ago in Longevity
This "precious as jade" seed helps improve health in the summer, soothes the nerves and cools the body
According to Oriental medicine, lotus seeds have a sweet and acrid taste and are neutral in nature; into the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. The effects of nourishing the mind, benefiting the kidneys, nourishing the spleen, waxing the intestines, calming the fetus, and improving water flow. Used as a tonic, to treat spleen deficiency , kidney deficiency, wet dreaming, gonorrhea, lower cervix, insomnia, and neurasthenia.
By HK Decor2 years ago in Longevity
What happens to the body when sitting for too long every day?
According to the Start Standing organization, sitting for too long is considered as harmful to the body as smoking. Although there is no exact amount of time spent sitting that is considered unhealthy, there is general consensus that the more and longer you sit, the worse it is for your health. This is especially true if sitting occurs over a continuous period of time, without interruption, meaning you don't have time to rest.
By Ken Daklak2 years ago in Longevity
Eat fruit properly to avoid gaining weight
To achieve maximum benefits when eating fruit without fear of affecting your weight, you can rely on the "4 should, 2 avoid" rule below.
By HK Decor2 years ago in Longevity
How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Hypertension, often known as high blood pressure, affects one-third of all individuals in the United States, with less than half having it under control.
By Amelia Grant2 years ago in Longevity
Don't Let the Game Over You: How Gamers Can Avoid Blood Clots (and Maybe Level Up Their Performance). AI-Generated.
Don't Let the Game Over You: How Gamers Can Avoid Blood Clots (and Maybe Level Up Their Performance) Imagine this: you're engrossed in a thrilling online match, fingers flying across the controller, eyes glued to the screen. Hours melt away as you navigate virtual worlds and conquer challenges. But what if this intense gaming session comes at a hidden cost to your health? Recent studies reveal a surprising link between prolonged video game playing and an increased risk of blood clots, a potentially life-threatening condition.
By suren arju2 years ago in Longevity
The Silent Hijacker: How Microsleep Steals Your Attention (and Maybe Your Coffee Break). AI-Generated.
The Silent Hijacker: How Microsleep Steals Your Attention (and Maybe Your Coffee Break) Imagine driving down the highway, the sun warm on your face, the gentle hum of the engine lulling you into a state of comfortable drowsiness. Suddenly, a loud car horn blasts you awake – a jolt of adrenaline reminding you that even a fleeting moment of inattention can have serious consequences. This is the power of microsleep, a brief but potent episode of sleep that can hijack your alertness without warning.
By suren arju2 years ago in Longevity
48% of American Adults Suffer from Cardiovascular Diseases
An annual study recently revealed that 48% of American adults (approximately 121.5 million people) suffer from cardiovascular diseases, and the number of deaths from these diseases is increasing.
By Dr.Huang2 years ago in Longevity
The Secret Language of Sweat: Unraveling the Mystery of Exercise's Health Benefits. AI-Generated.
The Secret Language of Sweat: Unraveling the Mystery of Exercise's Health Benefits Imagine this: a conversation happening not between people, but between your organs. Muscles send messages to your heart, fat tissue talks to your blood, and all of this communication plays a crucial role in your health. This might sound like something out of science fiction, but it's the very concept that researchers are exploring in a groundbreaking study called MoTrPAC, the largest exercise study ever conducted.
By suren arju2 years ago in Longevity
Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck, medically known as abdominoplasty, is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure designed to flatten and contour the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, as well as tightening the abdominal muscles. This article provides an in-depth exploration of tummy tuck surgery, covering its purpose, techniques, candidacy, recovery, and considerations for individuals considering this transformative procedure.
By Nazmi Baycin2 years ago in Longevity
The Ultimate Women's Guide to Nail Nutrition
Hey, ladies! If you're dreaming of those big, strong, and beautiful nails that won't chip or crack with just a light tap on something, then this is the right place for you.
By BalanceBliss2 years ago in Longevity
How Leadership Can Be Improved With Endurance Training
About 5 years ago, I began to see a problem with Leadership Programs that Existed at the time. It started with the statistic that 80% of Leadership Development Programs Failed to have any Impact, with "Limited Success" the rest of the time.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM2 years ago in Longevity