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

What Traces Do Hormonal Changes Leave On Our Skin
Hormones have a considerable effect on our body and especially on the skin. Therefore, it is not surprising that when our body undergoes hormonal changes - such as puberty and menopause - the skin also suffers.
By Kaila Sellers4 years ago in Longevity
COVID-19: A highlighter of inequality in South Africa.
The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, that was first detected in Wuhan, China in the late 2019 which then set off a global pandemic is more than just a virus in South Africa, but more of a measure of inequality.
By Dimpho Moepane4 years ago in Longevity
coffee
When people think of coffee, they usually think of its ability to provide an energy boost. However, according to some research, it can also offer some other important health benefits. Such benefits may include a lower risk of liver cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure.Worldwide, experts estimate that people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day. Researchers have looked at the benefits of drinking coffee for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disease. There is evidence to support some, but not all, of these claims.
By dhamu4 years ago in Longevity
How to Spot a Problematic Period Resource
‘Tis the season of chocolates and hearts - what better way is there to show yourself love than to engage with period health resources and empower yourself in learning about your cycle? I might be biased but I don’t think there is a better way!
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Longevity
Tips Of Controlling Isolation During Pandemic
Tips To Control Isolation: A Social distancing is crucial to containing COVID-19 — however it should produce negative emotions in some individuals. Specifically, social isolation will cause feelings of Isolation. Here area unit some ideas regarding the way to overcome those feelings throughout this point of face-to-face isolation or distancing.
By Dr Ratneshwar Prasad Sinha4 years ago in Longevity
What Is and Is Not Chronic Fatigue?
Fatigue, especially chronic fatigue, is the body's response to physical and mental overload, being perceived as a general state of weakness and exhaustion. Fatigue is usually a punctual response, determined by events or situations in which the body is overworked, physically or intellectually.
By Lilly Boyd4 years ago in Longevity
A Heart Month Reminder
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.In fact, having AFib makes you up to five times more likely to have a stroke , according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all.Most strokes caused by AFib could be prevented with effective treatment, but only about half of AFib patients receive proper therapy.Approximately 5.2 million people in the United States experience AFib, and that number is expected to more than double in the next ten years, according to the American Heart Association.
By MOTIVATION And HUMANITY4 years ago in Longevity
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
It is normal for viruses to change and evolve as they spread between people over time. When these changes become significantly different from the original virus, they are known as “variants.” To identify variants, scientists map the genetic material of viruses (known as sequencing) and then look for differences between them to see if they have changed.
By pradum4 years ago in Longevity
7 Trends Shaping The Future Of Telemedicine
The developing occurrence of continual illnesses and the lack of clinical offerings have caused a brighter destiny of telehealth.
By Appdeveloper4 years ago in Longevity
Dr Theron Moodley: Your Resident Expert Gynecologist
Are you interested in becoming an expert gynecologist? Well, if the answer is yes, then you have come to the right place.
By Dr. Theron Moodley4 years ago in Longevity
Type 2 diabetes
Introduction In this article, we will explore what diabetes is and who it affects. Diabetes is a major health concern and can lead to serious and life-threatening issues. We will also learn how to manage diabetes and the three types: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational. Finally, we'll discuss some of the complications that may occur with diabetes including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, vision loss, nerve damage, amputation, skin ulcers, infections, and more!
By Dalioff Boss4 years ago in Longevity
Dehydration: You are Probably Already There
We have all experienced the state of feeling stressed, tired, anxious, and overall, drained. When that 2pm slump at work hits, no matter how hard we try, we are working on overload and our memory is fighting our body to just give up for the rest of the day. Much of this can be attributed to dehydration. As a matter of fact, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. How can this be when our body is made up of 60% water? When it comes to hydration, it can quickly become more complicated than we realize based on several factors. The standard 8 glasses of water a day doesn’t equally apply to everyone and not all 'liquids' correlate to hydration. Luckily, our bodies communicate with us as we need nourishment and it is crucial to listen, especially when it comes to signs of dehydration.
By Jen4 years ago in Longevity