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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Medicine? There’s A (Pod)‘cast For That
This article was previously published on Dr. James Goydos' Medium. The word podcasting was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2005, a portmanteau of ‘pod’ and ‘broadast’. Since then, the concept has taken the world by storm, with over 1 million creators and over 30 million podcast episodes as of 2020. As the world continues to create new ways to share content, the audio medium has proven popular. One can find podcasts in almost any industry imaginable — from niche topics like flight surgery to more broad subjects like wellness, there seems to be a ‘cast for that. For International Podcast Day, let’s talk about a few share-worthy medical podcasts.
By James Goydos, MD4 years ago in Longevity
Arthritis: Causes and Treatment and the Best Arthritis Specialists in India
Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints. It can be caused by different factors, including genetics, injury, and infection. This article discusses the causes of arthritis and treatments available to help manage symptoms such as pain or stiffness. We also provide information on the best arthritis specialists in India who can perform surgeries for this condition.
By Mansi Chhikara4 years ago in Longevity
Attain Your Health and Wellness Goals this Season
Many people work from home in many countries due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This has resulted in an increase of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. These feelings are not unusual in the midst so much else. Your personal well-being and health are more important than ever. It is a great time to create a wellness and health routine that will help you through this uncertainty.
By Evie Smith4 years ago in Longevity
Is Hypnotherapy Right for You?
Trends in healthcare have long been focused on physical health, but many health issues can be linked to our emotional wellbeing. The World Health Organization has pointed to depression as a top cause of health issues and disability around the world.
By UpNow Hypnosis4 years ago in Longevity
Beware: These Cold Weather Irritants Can Trigger an Asthma Attack
The changing of leaves signals the onset of Fall and fall-like weather which indicates colder weather is around the corner. It’s not uncommon to feel flu-like symptoms or even develop a cold with this change. It's also not uncommon for asthma suffers to start experiencing difficulties. This dip in temperature generally affects those who are asthmatic more since cold, dry air restricts airways that trigger an asthma attack.
By Tamika Morrison Okeleke4 years ago in Longevity
What is Hepatic Cirrhosis Market?
Cirrhosis is characterized by fibrosis and nodule formation of the liver secondary to chronic injury, leading to alteration of the normal lobular organization of the liver. Various insults can injure the liver, including viral infections, toxins, hereditary conditions, or autoimmune processes. With each injury, the liver forms scar tissue (fibrosis), initially without losing its function. After a chronic injury, most of the liver tissue becomes fibrotic, leading to loss of function and the development of cirrhosis.
By Denny Dones4 years ago in Longevity
World Polio Day: History, Celebration, Types, Symptoms, Quotes
History of World Polio Day Rotary International started celebrating World Polio Day. When Rotary International established World Polio Day on the birthday of Jonas Salk, a member of the team that discovered the first polio vaccine. Jonas Salk was born in the month of October. For this, World Polio Day is celebrated in the month of October. The first polio vaccine was discovered in 1955.
By Samachar Khabar News4 years ago in Longevity
Would You Want to Live to 123?
If your grandparents lived long lives, you may have won your first lottery. This doesn’t bode well for me, my grandfather died aged 42 — although he was run over by a milk float. So maybe I just need to avoid crossing the road at six in the morning whilst drunk.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Longevity
ACTION OF ALCOHOL ON INTERNAL ORGANS.
ALCOHOL'S EFFECT ON INTERNAL ORGANS. The stomach is affected. Alcohol has such a hazardous effect on the stomach that it becomes unable to create enough natural digestive fluid and also fails to absorb food that has been improperly digested. An alcoholic will always be confronted with a situation defined by nausea, emptiness, prostration, and distention. This causes a dislike for eating, as well as a desire for more alcohol. As a result, dyspepsia has developed as a persistent condition. This approach is the source of the most dangerous kind of proven indigestion.
By haidy kewan4 years ago in Longevity
