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

In Fitness and in Health
Fitness and health, health and fitness, seem to be synonyms at some level. How can one be fit but not healthy or healthy but not fit? Well, dear readers, one can be “healthy” but "not fit" or “fit” but "not healthy". I may belong to the first group, as far as I know. I may be healthy too. Oh, I have the odd pain here and there, the occasional bout of suffering, but these, unfortunately, are part of being alive. There may be individuals out there who are also bereft of these niceties of existence, but they would belong to a class of their own. Most people learn to cope with these two “almost” unavoidable conditions.
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in Longevity
“Babe, I’m Leaving”
“I must be on my way,” since Styx and Stones will break my bones when Alzheimer’s disease (AD) takes over. Even love cannot stop AD, but cutting short your intake of carbohydrates (carbs, sugars) completely, or at least significantly (p < 0.01) could save you from the grips and tribulations of this memorable disease. By the way, another name for AD, the name that should be adopted or added, is diabetes type 3. You read correctly. Diabetes! Of the brain, in the brain, around the brain! The book, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers, by David Perlmutter (a practicing neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition) may become your best non-fictional read if you give it a little space and time between your meals.
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in Longevity
What’s behind racial disparities in kidney disease?
My first exposure to kidney disease and its impact on communities of color occurred when I was in high school. An elderly neighbor, who was like a grandfather to me, had been diagnosed with kidney failure. At about the same time, my older first cousin, who had children about my age, was starting dialysis due to kidney failure attributed to hypertension. She would go on to get a kidney transplant. If you ask any African American, he or she is likely to have at least one relative with kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplantation.
By Tausif Akhtar5 years ago in Longevity
Omega 3 Fish Oil Price in India
Fish Oil, as the name recommends is acquired from fish. Yet, presently different supplements in the market sell Omega 3 fish oil supplements. Fish that are especially wealthy in the helpful oils known as omega 3 fatty acids are mackerel, herring, fish, and salmon. Two of the principles of omega 3 unsaturated fats contained in fish oil are Eicosapentaenoic destructive (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Corrosive (DHA).
By SanjayJain5 years ago in Longevity
Puerto Rico is Serious about Nipping the Pandemic in the Butt
We Are Ready to Fly As many, if not all of us, we did not travel last year. In fact, it was not until May 2021 when we finally set foot on a plane. Even though we do not watch the news, it is inevitable to see what has been going on during flights between passengers and/or flight crew and tourists in other countries. Regardless of our beliefs, we always follow guidelines and rules while flying and when visiting other countries-just as we would like for tourists visiting the U.S. to adhere to our rules and regulations. So, for this trip, we visited our native island of Puerto Rico.
By Debbie5 years ago in Longevity
Live Your Life With Diabetes To The Fullest
What is Diabetes? To put it simply, having diabetes means that your body can no longer produce the proper amount of insulin to help regulate your blood sugar levels. It may seem like a simple topic to grasp, yet keeping your bodies' sugar levels regulated can be quite hard to accomplish. Use the information provided here to give you a better understand of diabetes treatments.
By Dr. Yogesh Kumar 5 years ago in Longevity
The Disproportional Impact of COVID-19 on African Americans
Introduction We are all affected by the current COVID-19 epidemic. However, the effects of this epidemic and its effects are felt differently depending on our situation as individuals and as members of society. While some are trying to adapt to working online, teaching their children at home and ordering food through Instacart, others have no choice but to become exposed to the virus while keeping the community active. Our unique social identities and the social groups we belong to determine our inclusion in society and, in addition, our vulnerability to the epidemic.
By Sumesh Bhaila5 years ago in Longevity
Differences and Benefits of Omega 3, 6 & 9
Omega 3 and omega 6 are both essential fatty acids, meaning your body needs them but cannot make them naturally. By contrast, omega 9 fatty acids aren’t essential because the body can make them. Each type has different functions and benefits. Let’s take a closer look at these three unique fatty acids…
By SanjayJain5 years ago in Longevity
How to Use Shilajit for Stress and Anxiety
The long process of decaying and breaking down minerals and plant matter results in the development of a mineral pitch called Shilajit. Shilajit is a herbo-mineral or ayurvedic roushadhi infamously known as the “destroyer of weakness.” The use of shilajit in Ayurveda is an ancient and indeed an essential one. It is a tar-like sticky component mainly found in the Himalayan region in several countries. Shilajit is a naturally occurring medicinal compound with incredible healing properties to offer.
By Hari Ram5 years ago in Longevity
Everything You Should Know About Diabetes Mellitus Treatment
Diabetes mellitus, also widely referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that leads to high blood sugar. The hormone insulin proceeds sugar from the blood to your cells to be stored or utilized for energy. Unfortunately, due to diabetes, your body either doesn’t generate sufficient insulin or effectively uses the insulin it generates. If high blood sugar from diabetes is untreated, it can damage your nerves, kidneys, eyes, and other organs. That’s why you must acquire a reliable diabetes mellitus treatment from an experienced specialist.
By Vishal Kumar5 years ago in Longevity
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing is a process where sound waves are collected in the ear, translated into vibrations, and conducted as impulses to the brain. When one of this function or part of the ear doesn’t play its role; there is impairment in hearing. The Types of hearing loss you have depends on what part of your hearing is damaged.
By HNR Speech and Hearing5 years ago in Longevity
CREATE UNTIL YOU ARE EMPTY
As a child, I often thought time was in abundance, simply because I was young. I was confident that I would have time to figure things out, time to check off milestones I had set for my life; time to establish my design career, find love, create a family, time to get old. I sometimes even held back on chasing dreams that seemed too ambitious, because I was sure I would have time to pursue them later when I was ready. But I was never prepared for the day when my time would be in question.
By SABB5 years ago in Longevity