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Safe, Easy, & Affordable Weight Loss Methods
It Can Be Done It seems like now more than ever, everyone wants to lose weight and get fit and healthy. While it can be achieved, a lot of people are afraid to attempt to lose weight or commit to a plan because they fear that it may not be safe, easy, or affordable. Let’s be honest, we all love taking the easy route and it is possible when losing weight. After reading this article, you will know that you can lose weight and you don’t have to go broke, be afraid, or work too hard for it.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Longevity
Nine Beneficial Remedies for a Sport Injury
When you love to play sports, you may incur an injury that is treatable at home. In addition, you may want to improve your performance in a sport with certain remedies that are often recommended by others. Here are some of the best remedies that you can use for sports.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Longevity
Self-Care Don't Care
I’ve been working at a community health center in a predominantly Latinx neighborhood of Boston for two years and I love working with such a diverse population. I’d wanted to work in mental health for years and I dove headfirst into my role as a Behavioral Health Clinician. I was warned about provider burnout and encouraged to practice self-care. "Make sure you take care of yourself," my coworkers said to me on the first day. "Oh, yeah, definitely," I replied. But stupidly, I believed burnout wouldn’t happen to me because I was doing what I love to do most: help people. So rather than eat lunch or go outside or read a book on my free time, I spent all of my free time on work-related tasks: writing notes, phone calls to patients, etc. I read articles and watched videos on mental health issues. I submerged myself in my work, convinced that my passion for it would never get old.
By Yvonne Castaneda6 years ago in Longevity
How to Reduce Spine Deformity with Orthopedic Treatment
India is known as a medical tourism destination. India is one of the most technologically advanced in orthopedic surgical procedures and gives amazing and experienced orthopedic care, available to knee accidents, sports accidents, and back and spine care. She isn't most effective superior in technology, but the clinical treatment here is a great deal cheaper than compared to Western nations.
By Siora Surgicals6 years ago in Longevity
Diary of a Working Housewife
Thursday April 12, 2019 7:00 AM: Surprise, Surprise! Vaping is not good for your lungs! CNN reports, "A sixth person has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said Tuesday." The Kansas resident was a woman over 50 and had a history of underlying health issues who became seriously sick after she started using e-cigarettes.
By Azaris Morales6 years ago in Longevity
Mental Health: Self Care
The Importance of Mental Health Mental health is often held to a certain stigma. People try not to talk about their issues, thinking that they are only complaining. We are told to keep our illnesses a secret and to just “move on.” I don’t believe that we should keep our mental illnesses a secret, and I believe that everybody deserves to be given options and education. Here are a few things you can do for your own self care. Self care is one of the most important parts of living. It helps us get through hard days as well as remember the good ones better. There are 6 different types of self care:
By Kayla Barker6 years ago in Longevity
Peruvian Olympian in a Race Against Parkinson's
Roberto Carcelen made history at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics when he became the first Peruvian to compete in the winter Olympics. Peru is a proud country with a rich history of athletic competition, but the moderate temperature makes training for winter sports uncommon in that region.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in Longevity
10 Vaping Facts You Need to Know
With recent news circling about vaping-related illnesses and possible deaths, many are beginning to question the safety of vaping and e-cigarettes. This week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report about lung diseases in the US, and they recommend that people avoid using electronic cigarettes while these cases are being investigated.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in Longevity
4 Ways to Improve Longevity
You have likely heard advice for how to stay healthy your whole life, and you probably have turned a lot of that good advice into habit. As your body ages, however, you may need to adjust many of the ways that you care for yourself to adapt to the aging process and extend your lifespan. This can include anything from changing your diet to adding a tinnitus assessment. Here are four practices that can improve longevity to add to your self-care repertoire.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
BTL Emsella—A New Solution to Bladder Control
Urinary incontinence is a condition wherein a person is unable to control his or her bladder. Around 3.4 million people in the US suffer from this condition. There are several incontinence treatments available, and a urologist or other medical professional will help understand the type and severity of incontinence experienced and prescribe treatment. One of the newest procedures used to eliminate urinary incontinence is BTL Emsella.
By ConfidentMe Healthcare Centers6 years ago in Longevity
How to Have a Fun, but Healthy Lifestyle
There has been much bias when it comes to healthy lifestyle changes. Many people view a healthy lifestyle as quite difficult to accomplish as they understand the effort it will take. You might have to give up comfort foods in exchange for a healthier diet. Lifestyle changes regarding health also call you to change certain habits that may not contribute to your well-being. It almost appears as though you have to sacrifice all the things you take pleasure in just to obtain better health. This is not the case. A healthy lifestyle can be a fun, new challenge to take on.
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Longevity
