wellness

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The Quiet Power of Showing Up
There are seasons in life when everything we’ve held in balance starts to shift. The roles we’ve claimed, the expectations we carry, and the rhythms we've grown used to all start stretching in new directions. Sometimes that shift is quiet — a subtle feeling of discomfort in familiar spaces. Other times, it's more obvious: an emotional build-up, a difficult interaction, or a change we didn't expect.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
When You're Done Carrying What's Not Yours
There comes a moment in every journey of healing when we quietly but firmly decide: I’m done carrying what isn’t mine. We don’t always realize how much we’ve taken on over the years — expectations, emotional weight, unspoken responsibilities — passed down, projected, or pushed onto us by others. Sometimes it starts in childhood. Sometimes it begins in relationships, in work, in community. And sometimes, it happens so gradually that we only recognize the weight when it begins to crush us.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
She Couldn’t Focus on a Screen for 10 Minutes Without Eye Pain — Until She Tried This!
Are Your Eyes Begging for Relief—but You're Ignoring Them? If you’ve ever rubbed your eyes after hours staring at a screen…
By Cyrusabout a year ago in Longevity
When the Past No Longer Holds You: A Reflection on Release and Renewal
There are seasons in life where our inner landscape begins to shift—subtly at first, like a soft breeze stirring the leaves, then with undeniable clarity. We start to feel different about people, about patterns, about past roles that once seemed inescapable. And often, these moments of awakening don’t come through conscious thought, but through symbolic messengers—dreams, emotions, synchronicities that point to a deeper truth: We’re no longer who we were.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
Why men with broken heart syndrome are more likely to die, according to experts
A 59-year-old man arrived at the Peking University First Hospital in Beijing for a procedure when he started having severe chest pain and shortness of breath. Four months earlier, he had cancerous tumors removed from his bladder. Around his family, he tried his best to appear strong and avoided discussions of his health. Privately, his severe anxiety over the possibility of a cancer recurrence kept him awake at night. Doctors said the man was experiencing takotsubo cardiomyopathy — also known as broken heart syndrome, as documented in a 2021 case study. The rare stress-induced heart condition has been observed primarily in women, but a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in May found that the illness may be more deadly for the men who get it. Thought to be caused by extreme emotional or physical events — such as learning about the death of a loved one, winning the lottery or lifting a heavy sofa — takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or TC, occurs when the heart muscle is flooded with stress hormones, causing part of it to “freeze” in place. As the heart struggles to properly pump blood, symptoms resemble those of a heart attack, including chest pain, heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat. The new study analyzed data from nearly 200,000 patients hospitalized for TC in the United States between 2016 and 2020. While women accounted for 83% of the cases, men were more than twice as likely to die from the condition — with a mortality rate of 11.2%. “The differences between men and women are a very striking finding,” said study coauthor Dr. Mohammad Reza Movahed, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. “It raises a new, interesting question that should really be studied.”
By Mr Fihsak about a year ago in Longevity
This Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by up to 25%, New Study Reveals
Adopting the MIND diet, even later in life, is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia. As the U.S. population grows older and dementia cases continue to rise, many people are wondering: can anything be done to prevent this devastating disease? New research suggests the answer might be as close as your next meal. A recent study found that people who followed a specific eating plan called the MIND diet were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related types of dementia. The MIND diet, short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, blends the best of two powerful eating plans. It combines the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet with the blood pressure-lowering DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Additionally, it puts extra emphasis on foods known to support brain health, including leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, and olive oil. The study revealed that the MIND diet delivered a stronger and more consistent reduction in dementia risk compared to other healthy diets. Although the results varied among different racial groups, one thing stood out: people who made the biggest improvements in their diet over time experienced the greatest drop in dementia risk. The benefits appeared across both younger and older adults, suggesting it is never too late — or too early — to make brain-boosting changes to what’s on your plate.
By Mr Fihsak about a year ago in Longevity
When the Roles We Carry Stretch Us: Growing Through the Quiet Shifts
There are seasons when the very roles we once embraced with open hearts begin to feel layered with new emotions and begin to stretch us beyond what we imagined. These are the moments when familiar responsibilities—roles like provider, leader, caretaker, creative—begin to shift. Not because they’ve changed, but because we have. What once felt natural may now feel heavy, not from lack of love, but because our capacity is evolving.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
When Life Speaks in Symbols: Learning to Listen, Learning to Lead Myself
Lately, life has been speaking to me in ways that aren’t always loud—but always clear. The other day, an ambulance passed directly in front of me as I drove. Its sirens didn’t just cut through the streets; they cut through something inside me too. That moment, like so many others lately, reminded me that life is layered. It doesn’t always present itself in clean lines or easy explanations. Sometimes, it speaks through the noise. Other times, it whispers when we’re still enough to hear.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
Professional Medical Evaluation Chapter 1
Patient: I have been a porn addict for a while, and the last few months have been worse when i also masturbate. The problem is that sometimes when i do it, and i manage to ejaculate, i start getting dizzy and my head starts spinning violently, i feel like i lose balance. Another thing that happens is that when the dizziness stops, i am left with a bad feeling down my tongue, bitter, like i wanna vomit, like everything tastes bad. I observed that mostly when this happens is when i don't go to the toilet for long calls, before masturbating. Meaning this has always happened when i haven't gone to the toilet yet for long calls (to take out stool). What problem could this be?
By Kelly Munala Brookesabout a year ago in Longevity
The Power in Choosing Yourself: My Journey Toward Wholeness
There comes a moment when silence becomes heavier than truth, when pretending costs more than being real, and when staying small starts to feel like suffocation. For me, that moment didn’t come all at once. It arrived in quiet waves — in tired mornings, half-hearted conversations, and deep, aching feelings that my life, though functional, was not truly mine.
By Delvon Cabout a year ago in Longevity
The Art of Living Long: Secrets to a Life of Vitality and Purpose
What does it mean to truly live a long life? Not just in terms of years on the calendar, but in energy, clarity, and a sense of meaning? Longevity has fascinated humanity for centuries, and while the search for the mythical "fountain of youth" continues in labs and literature, many of the most powerful keys to long life are surprisingly accessible.
By Filiponsoabout a year ago in Longevity
Bridging the Gap: Mental Health First Aid Explained
Mental Health First Aid Guide Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people are still reluctant to talk about it or seek help when needed. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis or problem. Just as first aid training prepares people to respond to physical emergencies like wounds or heart attacks, MHFA empowers people to respond appropriately to emotional and psychological distress.
By millyanneabout a year ago in Longevity