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Kidney Stone
Kidney stones are also called renal calculi or nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. They are solid deposits made of crystals formed from minerals and salts. They usually originate in the kidneys; however, can develop anywhere in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). Kidney stones can range in size from a salt grain to a corn kernel and brown or yellowish color. The formation of kidney stones occurs when the urine becomes concentrated (i.e. excess of minerals and lack of liquid) leading to crystallization and sticking together of minerals.
By Kingsway Hospital5 years ago in Longevity
Hand Drying and Hygiene Tips in the Workplace
It’s a well-established fact that a vast majority of infections are being spread through contact. Viruses and bacteria can be easily transmitted through a handshake or by touching a contaminated surface. That is why proper hand hygiene and handwashing practices are very important when it comes to preventing dangerous diseases and the spread of infections.
By Ketty Donalds5 years ago in Longevity
How to Stop Self-Inflicting the Pain of Creative Burnout
We’ve all been there. I know I have. I open up my word processor or pick up my camera. And then put them away again. It’s not writer’s block or whatever the photographic equivalent is. It’s burnout. I don’t feel like creating. I’ve lost the spark. The magic is gone.
By Darryl Brooks5 years ago in Longevity
TREAT INJURIES WITH COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY FOR BETTER AND FAST RECOVERY
Muscle strains and sprains make life hard, as they end up restricting our movement considerably. However, the discomfort associated can be managed and reduced with the right kind of timely treatment. Cold compression therapy has long been a go-to treatment for everybody, including professional athletic trainers and physiotherapists. It is a proven treatment for a better and fast recovery from muscle spasms and bruises.
By Jitoo Gopal5 years ago in Longevity
Big Pharma prices and drugs
It doesn’t really click with people how expensive medication is until they become sick or a family member does. Constantly rising drug cost are affecting Americans everyday. Big Pharma is getting away with this and the opioid epidemic.
By Tye Believes5 years ago in Longevity
Was Interacting with People Always This Exhausting?
Between pandemic fatigue, the arrival of spring, and expanding access to vaccines, more and more of us are emerging from our homes and – gasp – actually spending time with other people. While many epidemiologists are saying this is a bad idea (a race between vaccinations and COVID-19 mutations, which according to the latest headlines we are losing) it hasn’t been enough to slow the tide of businesses opening up and people socializing more.
By Jana Van der Veer5 years ago in Longevity
In Your Dreams
Sleeping and dreaming are as necessary to the human body as food and water. One of the many problems we suffer in our modern society is sleep deprivation. Up until the invention of the electric light bulb in 1882, this was much less of a problem. Most people woke at dawn and went to sleep when it was dark. By 1925, most homes in the USA and Canada were electrified. Today, we have a multitude of issues that prevent city dwellers, and to a lesser degree people in small towns, from getting a good night’s sleep. The two main ones are light pollution and noise pollution.
By Michael Trigg5 years ago in Longevity
Aging As Defined In The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
How do I determine what I watch for movie entertainment? I’m a “Boomer.” I look for movies that depict the issues affecting my generation that are poignant with humour. I love a good romance but it needs to have something I can identify with. I also look for entertainment that doesn’t degrade anyone purposefully as in modern TV comedy shows. If you want to find entertaining, uplifting, & educational movies, then you might want to try these 2 movies.
By Lady Karina Benish5 years ago in Longevity
Exclusions Apply: How Health Cash Plans Supplement Your NHS Healthcare
In the UK, we’re in the privileged position of having a free national health service. But not all of our healthcare is free. Prescriptions, dental appointments, and eyecare come at an additional cost. If we require unexpected dental treatment, for example, the cost can take us by surprise.
By Alicia Walker5 years ago in Longevity
