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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
The Over-Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Post Menopausal Women
This is what happens when legitimate research and medical science, big-pharma, high end medical equipment manufacturers, the government and private insurance industries, compliant doctors, and statistics all converge on a single topic. As you might expect the outcome is less than ideal. That is not exactly correct. It is quite ideal for all involved but one, the older woman incorrectly diagnosed with osteoporosis, told she must take medication for the remainder of her life, and instilled with a sense of fear that at any moment she might fall and fracture a hip, or a leg, or an arm.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Longevity
Out With The Old, In With The New!
How important is sleep? For some time now, sleep has been considered simply a period of time during which the body and brain go into a state of stasis. However, current studies show that the body and brain actually continue to function fully throughout our many sleep cycle stages. Indeed, our bodies and minds require these stages of sleep in order to maintain our health and be able to support peak performance. The total amount of quality sleep that we get, and how we visit each one of our sleep stages directly impacts how rested we feel the next day.
By Sheila Sellinger, Author4 years ago in Longevity
How To Lose Weight Quickly Guide
How To Lose Weight Quickly Guide Gone are the days when you used to feel hopeless for losing stubborn fat from your body. Anything is possible in the modern world. So, instead of losing hope, it’s time to lose some weight. Most people want to lose weight quickly. Scientifically, it is proven that certain ways can help a person in losing weight in a relatively less amount of time. Therefore, losing weight quickly can help you achieve your health goals in almost no amount of time.
By Anicet Kouldjim4 years ago in Longevity
12 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Sugar
The sugar statistics in the United States are bleak. According to reports, the average American consumes 6 cups of sugar every week. In a year, that's 152 pounds of sugar! Why do humans consume so much sugar? For starters, it's all over the place. Sugar is difficult to avoid because it is the most common food additive in processed meals. Second, it's pretty addicting. Whether we realize it or not, most of us are sugar addicts. Stopping sugar consumption is a challenging endeavor, but it can be accomplished, and the benefits are numerous! Let's look at 12 things that happen when you don't eat sugar.
By Business Entrepreneur4 years ago in Longevity
The smile, like a sunrise!
Many people smile without realizing it, because it is a natural reaction to the things they consider beautiful, funny or profound, because it is a form of expression and adaptation to those around them. This natural reaction also has many health benefits and if you pay close attention to your smile, you can feel and look much better. In addition, if you know what benefits your smile brings, you will take advantage of every opportunity to show yourself to the world and life always… with a smile on your face!
By MicutulMic4 years ago in Longevity
Restful Resolutions
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." John Lennon Did you know that the human body can make a tent passably warm, like a comfortable yet fresh cocoon, even in the blistering cold of a Scottish night? Or that a foxes scream sound like a human child in the wilderness? Do you know that in the quieter parts of the world you can see by the light of the stars and moon quite easily - or that skinny dipping near Santa Monica pier is certain to end in a close call with the coast guard?
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Longevity
6 Myths About Flu
With the cold season came the sudden temperature drops. The big differences from one day to the next and even between certain parts of the day, make it difficult for you to dress properly and it is often too hot or too cold. This way it's pretty easy to feel like you're about to catch a cold. There are several myths about colds that you should better understand so as not to create confusion.
By Selina Ryan4 years ago in Longevity
