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

A Quick Guide On Kidney Stones And Their Types
Kidney stone disease is a prevalent occurrence in the United States, and it is on the rise. A kidney stone can range in size from a few milli-meters to several inches. They are solid masses formed of crystals.
By kidneycop4 years ago in Longevity
Musings of a junior doctor: Gastroenterology
Let me start with a short introduction. My name is Ally and I am a junior doctor working in the Australian medical system. My parents are both South East Asian migrants who did not actually need to force me into medicine because unfortunately for me, I was silly enough to make that mistake on my own.
By Ally 4 years ago in Longevity
Can A Woman Get Pregnant If the Prostate Fluid Flows into Her Body?
The primary function of the prostate is the secretory function. The prostate will secrete prostatic fluid during sexual life. The role of prostatic fluid includes scouring the urethra and lubricating the external genitalia. Prostatic fluid is the main component of semen and contains enzymes that liquefy semen. The secretory function of the prostate has problems. When semen cannot be liquefied, it will have a specific impact on male reproduction.
By Amanda Chou4 years ago in Longevity
This Causes Cancer -Found in Everyday Foods. More Scary Than a Virus…
There is an entire world of scary germs out there, but one type I came across had the potential to cause cancer, as we know cancer is one of the greatest killers of humankind.
By Dean Gee4 years ago in Longevity
Great Reasons to Get a Foot and Leg Massager for Diabetics
DIABETES AND FOOT COMPLICATIONS By 2040, the number of people with diabetes is projected to be from 137 million (or 8.1% of the U.S. population) to 230 million (or 12.8% of the population), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence and rate of diabetes in the United States have risen dramatically and significantly since the 1970s. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., and it is projected to rise to the sixth leading cause of death by 2040.
By Joel4 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Life
This modest root veggie is stacked with goodness. 1. Beets assume a part in bringing down circulatory strain.
By Fahim4 years ago in Longevity
Sweetness out of balance
A chronic disease is a long-term condition that tends to limit life functions, with conditions that last for over a year. Some of these diseases go by the name of cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that attacks the immune and digestive system. There are two types of diabetes, one of which you make too much glucose and another where you don’t make enough. Both of which affect how efficient your body heals after being injured.
By Drako the Righter4 years ago in Longevity
Staying healthy & strong
5 Tips for a Healthier 2022 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always a priority at the start of a new year, but with the COVID-19 epidemic, it is more crucial than ever. In a survey of Americans' New Year's resolutions for 2022, one-quarter of those who made resolutions stated that they wanted to live a healthier lifestyle. With wellness at the forefront of people's minds, doctors, nurses, and dietitians from NewYork-Presbyterian shared their advice with Health Matters.
By michael kenner4 years ago in Longevity
Maple Syrup Urine Disease: The Rare Disease I Guarantee You've Never Heard Of
With Rare Disease Day just around the corner (mark your calendars for 2/28!), I wanted to share some important information about an illness that I have to live with every day: Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Most people have never heard of MSUD before, including the nurses at my university's student health center. However, considering that it is extremely rare, I can't say that I blame anyone for not being educated on the topic. And that's why I'm here, to educate. Below you'll find a list of questions that I have been asked about my disorder, as well as questions that I myself have asked. That being said, we don't know everything there is to know about MSUD, but it is still important to learn what you can, so read on if you want to learn something new about a disease that impacts about 0.00054% of live births.
By Celia Pyburn4 years ago in Longevity
Cancer
Malignant growth is definitely not a selective infection yet a gathering of sicknesses. It straightforwardly influences the development of unusual cells. They fill en masse and hit our resistant framework. Our body has cells which carry on with their life and pass on. They are renewed with new cells. This cycle carries on during the lifetime yet if there should be an occurrence of malignant growth, these phones don't pass on and keep on filling on a huge scale. They are not required by the body yet are available there. It is critical to analyze it on time so the intrusion can be forestalled.
By Narendra singh chawda4 years ago in Longevity
Instructions to Control Diabetes Type-2/Symptoms and Complications and Best Foods for Diabetes
Diabetes is a deep rooted degenerative metabolic problem, individuals with type - 2 diabetes need to deliver insulin chemical, yet their insulin chemical can't handle the digestion of glucose in an appropriate manner.
By CHANDRASHEKHAR PIMPARE4 years ago in Longevity
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Critical For Our Vision And Eye Health* — Here's How to Do It
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been known to have heart-health benefits, such as improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, supporting vascular function, and providing other cardioprotective properties (just to name a few). These heart-healthy fats could even be called famous!
By Shashi Thennakoon4 years ago in Longevity