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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Living with Invisible Disabilities
I’m going to start by defining what I mean by “invisible disability”. When someone says the word “disability” to you, what comes to mind? Probably wheelchairs, white canes, hearing aids, and other visible aids for the disabled. You may think of people who are paralyzed, who have a service dog, or otherwise show visible signs of being disabled. Just to be clear, I’m not talking about mental health. Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are indeed invisible, but have the term “mental health” to be recognized under. Asked to explain “mental health”, most people would probably have some idea of what to say. Listing things like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues. What I’m talking about is everything else. The disabilities that are less known, or less spoken about. The ones that aren’t recognized or understood by the general public.
By Erin O'Neil5 years ago in Longevity
Renowned Lyme Doctor in Mt. Kisco Discusses Limitations of Medical Treatment and Insurance Complications
Photo by Chris Booth Whether you have Lyme Disease or not, most know that treating the affliction can be far more complex than simply administering 21 days of antibiotics. But resistance to the medical intervention of the tick-born illness doesn’t always represent the most elusive aspect of overcoming this problematic and chronic disease, according to Dr. Daniel Cameron.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Longevity
What I Want You To Know About My Life Allergic To Cold
What do you mean "allergic to cold"? I have a condition called Cold Urticaria, meaning I get an urticarial rash (hives) on exposure to cold, as well as other symptoms such as breathing difficulties, pain, and itching. There are lots of theories as to what causes Cold Urticaria, but nothing concrete, and nothing baring a cure.
By Max Fisher5 years ago in Longevity
It started with a sore throat..
My voice had always been very strong. As a singer, it was one of my most powerful tools. I had been singing since I was about three years old and nothing gave me more joy than to open my mouth and belt out those high notes long and pure. I sang in church, I sang on YouTube, I sang on apps on my phone, I sang randomly in person; it's just who I was. Everyone who knew me likely knew me because of my voice. It was the one thing I had that was unique about me because it was so versatile and dynamic. There is no one who sounds like me and whenever anyone heard my voice, they knew it was Megan.
By Meg Thee Tiger5 years ago in Longevity
Tonya's Sickle Cell Diaries
I am 3 days away from my delivery date. At that time I will be able to see and hold my own daughter, something that I thought was impossible for my life just a few years ago. It has me thinking back to when I was a child. I was born with Sickle Cell Anemia. Most people today call it Sickle Cell Disease. I have always looked at the difference as the difference between the two types of Sickle Cell. Type Sc(recessive) and type SS(dominate). So if Sickle Cell Disease means that you had the recessive type, and Sickle Cell Anemia meant you had the dominant type. At least that’s how my child mind perceived it. Now I know that the 'Anemia' part means that on top of having Sickle Cell I am anemic too.
By Tonya McLean5 years ago in Longevity
My Gym Tribe
My Gym Tribe – Francesca Flood It’s one of the great mysteries I have yet to unravel. I go to the pool or gym about five times a week (er…plus or minus). Okay, before you start thinking I’m some saint, insane fitness nut, or someone you can’t relate to – hold on! At my age – I work out for a variety of reasons and a skimpy little black dress isn’t one of them. For someone who exercises fairly regularly, I ask myself, “Why won’t these pounds melt off?” Those unflattering 10 pounds that after midlife become embedded in your DNA and other unmentionable parts of the body. Ask anyone over 50 and they’ll tell you to write an obituary for your metabolism. Seriously. I can eat like a bird, do the fasting thing, or follow a diet that promises the last 10 pounds will disappear! Right. At 64, your body knows all your tricks. While I’m busy starving myself, my fats cells are conspiring with each other. “Don’t worry fellas, this too shall pass. Hang in there.” And they do. Like carrion birds with long talons, those fat cells stay put. So, why do I continue to work out? Well, it’s like an airplane’s weight and balance system. The performance of an airplane is influenced by its weight, and overloading it will cause serious problems. Get the picture? Aside from holding additional weight at bay, elevating my mood and overall health, there’s another reason I work out. Those total strangers at the gym are my tribe.
By Francesca Flood, Ed.D.5 years ago in Longevity
IBS-C and Constipation (Differences, similarities, causes, treatment and diagnosis)
Common is what I was told. Yet the pain keeps growing day after day. Many others suffer from IBS-C, but the positive side is it can be overcome with a long process of elimination. It might be a common digestive disorder but not many are aware of it. First, I’ll break it down for you. IBS-C is defined as belly pain (abdominal pain) that is associated with constipation. As stated, it is a common digestive disorder which is affecting 7-21% of the general population. There are no lab test or imaging studies that can confirm a diagnosis but is based on a thorough medical history and physical exam. However, in certain situations, a limited amount of testing such as blood work or imaging studies may be needed to make sure other conditions are not present. Doctors use a tool called Rome criteria, a list of specific symptoms and factors that can help determine if someone has IBS-C. The most important of these criteria include the presence of abdominal pain or discomfort and change in bowel habits. Overall, IBS-C is pain within the abdomen and consist of constipation.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Longevity
