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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Siestas
I come from Latin America, a place where naps are sacred and a very common activity done around the sixth hour of the day. It’s because of that we call it siesta. I remember my grandfather after lunch, going directly from the table, laying on the couch, never missing a day to rest for about fifteen minutes before going back to his little woodshop. When you are little and full of energy, it’s hard to understand why you would sleep in the middle of the day. But at that time I never needed to wake up with the sunrise. Peeking from the yard, I used to watch him sleep on that paisley patterned couch. It was possible to see it through the entry door. Always guessing his reasons for sleeping at noon: was it because he was from another time? Was it because of his beliefs? Or because of tiredness? Now I know that more than answering any of those questions, napping was one of a statement, a means to maintain control over his life, and to set the speed and quality of his labour.
By Damián Birbrier4 years ago in Longevity
Covid Vaccine For Teens
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we lived. With the growing fear of the third wave of COVID-19 in India due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, vaccination today has become extremely critical.
By Medical expert4 years ago in Longevity
My New Year Promises to Myself
Since early December I have gone back and forth trying to write the perfect New Year's resolutions. Being on the verge of the big thirty is making me feel like I need to turn my life around and get my things in order. So for over five weeks I have just been writing and deleting things off my to-do list for the new year. I thought I actually had the final list, and then I woke up yesterday with the certainty of someone's who's just seen the light and I sat down for two hours and wrote the following (and definite) promises to myself for this 2022.
By Lucia Carretero Sierra4 years ago in Longevity
Your Urine May Indicate Whether You Have Prostatitis
The prostate is a male-specific accessory organ, and its secretion of prostatic fluid is an essential component of semen. But the prostate is fragile, and easy to get sick. The most common diseases are prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, a survey shows that more than 80% of men have never had any prostate examination in the past five years, and prostate diseases are easy to be ignored.
By Amanda Chou4 years ago in Longevity
New Mattress, New Job, New Year to Better Sleep
Since my husband started working from home because of the pandemic, I have subconsciously taken advantage of that fact. I know he can tackle the morning routine without me, even if it's half-shod. Midnight used to be staying up late for me on weekdays, but it became 1 am or 2 am during the pandemic. I felt so stressed and wanted downtime--"me" time. Some nights I waited until 3 or 4 am.
By Eileen Davis4 years ago in Longevity
4 Main Things You Need to Know About Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a kidney illness caused by bacteria that can be acute or chronic. Acute pyelonephritis is a rapid inflammation caused by bacteria that is one of the most frequent kidney disorders. It primarily affects the interstitial space and the renal pelvis, with the renal tubules being affected less frequently.
By Amelia Grant4 years ago in Longevity
How To Register For Covid Vaccine
The Government of India has set up a Special Dash Board for Corona Vaccine. All people will be registered on the dashboard. Only those who are registered will be vaccinated. The government aims to vaccinate everyone in the next 6 months.
By parth rakangor4 years ago in Longevity
A Halt to the Hustle: Focusing on Rest Instead of the Grind. Top Story - January 2022.
The first time I wound up in the hospital I could feel my heart beating a million miles per second. Pain crawling from my chest into my arms, and then down into my fingertips.
By Faith Summer4 years ago in Longevity
