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The Doctors Dilemma
Download a free copy of the Cognitive Divesity Map Here A doctor consulting with a patient has to inform them that they have a malignant tumour. This is not a pleasant task, particularly as the prognosis isn’t good. However, some recent research with a new ultrasonic ray has shown that it can blast the tumour away. The problem is that whilst the ultrasonic ray can destroy the tumour it also destroys all the surrounding tissue and may result in the death of the patient. If they reduce the intensity of the ray then there will be no damage to the surrounding tissue, but the tumour will not be destroyed and the patient may die anyway. What should the surgeon do?
By Charles Leon6 years ago in Longevity
My January 2020 Fitness Journey!!
Almost thirty six years ago, this May I was born. Born with a issue that an estimated 874,713 people have.. Nearly 900 thousand people have been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their lifetime, out of an estimated population of 8,411,808 in 2016 (BRFSS, 2016) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. That is, one out of every ten adult residents in Virginia has been diagnosed with asthma in their lifetime; and if that’s not bad enough how about this fact, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 13 people have asthma. More than 25 million Americans have asthma. This is 7.7 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children.
By Erik DeSean Barrett6 years ago in Longevity
Disconnect from Social Media to Reconnect with Gratitude
Recently I decided to cut back my social media use. I’d noticed a growing dissatisfaction beyond the normal day-to-day struggle of making ends meet as a freelancer that was robbing me of joy. A combination of constant ads trying to sell me pretty things I don't need and a seeming uptick in big-life-event announcements on my friends’ feeds had me focused on all that I don’t have in life rather than being grateful for all that I do have.
By Jess Filippi6 years ago in Longevity
Counting Calories vs. Counting Carbohydrates
In order to lose weight and to lose it quickly, you can either count calories or count carbohydrates. Both methods will work, but some people find that one is better for them than the other depending on their eating patterns.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Longevity
The Gift
hi im Ashley Graves a golden brown girl from buffalo NY where it’s only sunny 90 days out the year and you know sun brings life. In my past life I believe I was either a psychic, gypsy, witch or some type of human or prophet that knew the future... I feel this way because of the dreams I have. I also believe it is a gift to even be able to dream let alone remember them.
By Ashley Graves 6 years ago in Longevity
Mirror Dragon Tarot week#5 2020
Reading for 1-27 thru 2-2-20 The Center card this week is the Knight of Swords. I see the Knights of the Tarot as leaders and way-finders. They stride forward to clear a path for those who follow. They’re confident, sure footed and fully aware of the prospects, pitfalls and possibilities of the suit they represent. As the suit of Swords relates to air, we find the focus of the week centering around our thinking and the ways in which we communicate with others. The electrical fluidity of our brain power is running high and ideas and thoughts flow easily. Perhaps too easily for those folks who tend to get confused or caught up in details, but if we’re able to accept and grasp the confidence of this smart and practical Knight we may find that the tangles of detail are easily combed through. As our thoughts and plans solidify we find ourselves in need of clear and understandable ways to communicate what’s important to us and why. This clarity can pop up in relationships, at work, in meditation and even dreams so it looks like we’ll have the chance to express ourselves clearly in whatever situations we face.
By Victoria LaPointe6 years ago in Longevity
5 Health Care Advancements Paving the Way for the Future
Technology has been at play in the healthcare industry for years. As technological advancements continue, it is becoming clear that applied technology opens the door to better healthcare solutions. With the promise of improving patient outcomes, streamlining treatments, increasing survival rates, and making healthcare more convenient, take a look at five health care advancements paving the way for the future.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Longevity
Staying Warm and Healthy in Winter
Winter can be miserable. It's cold outside, you're cooped up indoors and it's also cold and flu season. While getting a cold is not as common in the summer, people are frequently missing school and work because of illness. Some of this is because of being stuck indoors, where germs can spread more easily. However, some studies have shown that a lowered body temperature can lower your immune response to something like the common cold.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
VoiceForVoiceless
ALZ caregiving is not about the caregiver. Inside of each patient with cognitive brain disorder is a beautiful individual with a good heart wondering what’s going on in their heads. My husband was diagnosed in 2009 with Alzheimer’s Disease. I’ve been his 24/7 voice and caregiver since that date. From the onset of my husband’s ALZ attack, I had to learn by trial and error. It soon became very clear, in our situation, that this was our journey. I had to figure out so much about something I knew so little about. However, I knew without a doubt that I needed to learn, “How do I become what he needs when his reality is not real and is not mine.
By Patricia Stone6 years ago in Longevity
Understanding Electronic Health Records: An Inside Look
More and more health systems are transitioning to electronic health records (EHRs) these days. EHRs allow physicians and providers to maintain continuity, quickly accessing notes from past sessions and even sending charts to other clinics or systems as needed. Physicians are expected to take accurate and comprehensive notes, but are given a wider scope of categories to report on than in past.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
