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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
A Message to Anti-Maskers
I’m at a loss for words right now. It seems like a majority of people have an issue wearing face masks. In the past few weeks, I’ve watched numerous videos online of people getting upset at businesses trying to enforce the rules by being asked to wear face coverings. In most of these situations, the so-called “Karen’s.” To me, they’re being entitled, selfish, and think that everything revolves around them. They think that attending large gatherings is more important than keeping themselves and others safe. Reading and hearing the number of new coronavirus cases were disturbing. On Sunday, there were 10 million COVID-19 cases and half a million deaths worldwide. This virus is not just a small flu. It has already taken tens of thousands of lives. If you think that COVID-19 is a hoax or a conspiracy, you are sorely mistaken. Everyone needs to take this pandemic seriously, young and old. It’s important that everyone listen to state health officials and follow the CDC guidelines. It’s only going to get worse before it starts to get better.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Longevity
Big Questions About The Coronavirus That We Haven't Been Able To Answer Yet
Since then, more than 10 million people have been infected and almost 500,000 have died, making the COVID-19 pandemic the biggest health crisis of the 21st century. A crisis that is far from over.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Longevity
My Life with RA
I was 10 years old when my life changed. It was summer in Wisconsin, and I was just being a kid. No cares in the world, spending all day and well into the evening outside. Even in the dark. Yet my joints started to hurt. I was cranky, I took every little thing out on my family. My 10 year old mind did not know how to process what was happening. I was taken to the family physician, whom I will never find another like him for the rest of my days, he was that good.
By Natalie Bittner6 years ago in Longevity
Worth the Fight: Taking on Lung Cancer
You have cancer. Three small words that impact a person in a very big way. For advanced lung cancer patients, the emotional response to a diagnosis can be especially complex as lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths - each year, more people in the U.S. die of lung cancer than any other type of cancer. For those newly diagnosed with lung cancer, feelings of hopelessness and defeat can paralyze their decision-making and may contribute to their hesitancy to seek treatment.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Mind When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is an incredibly important aspect of our everyday lives. Yet we seem to keep sacrificing it more than anything else. We stay up late for work, we stay up late to go out, and we stay up late for Netflix. And even though we feel sluggish and grumpy the next day, we still keep doing it over and over again.
By Sarah Kaminski6 years ago in Longevity
4 Causes of Skin Cancer You Probably Didn't Know
Skin cancer is an extremely common disease that very few people talk or cares about. When you see changes in your skin, what first comes to mind? An allergic reaction, a negative response to some products you might be using, changes in the weather, genetics—anything but a cancer scare.
By Nancy Ahuja6 years ago in Longevity
18 Things That Affect Diabetics' Blood Sugar Levels
Most diabetics know that sugar will raise their blood sugar levels more quickly than other carbohydrates. However, sugar and carbohydrates are not the only things that will keep a blood sugar level from being normal.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Longevity
Misconceptions About Face Masks and COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new virus and scientists are constantly updating information regarding its spread, symptoms and how to treat it. It’s hard to keep up with the latest discoveries and new recommendations on how to prevent the spread of the virus. There is a lot of debate related to face masks and their effectiveness, when should you wear them, which type should you wear, do they work? As research related to the disease continues to evolve, it’s important to clear up common misconceptions regarding face masks and stay up to date on new recommendations by health organizations.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Longevity
How a Probiotic Can Boost Your Health
Many may be aware of the impact that a healthy diet and exercise can have on their overall health, but what they may not know is that probiotics can be just as important when trying to stay healthy. Probiotics can affect many parts of your health, from how healthy your digestive system is, to how easy it is for you to lose weight, and even your mood. If you're considering taking a probiotic, here are a few things to think about.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Longevity
COVID 19 Testing Kits Industry Updates
Novel Corona Virus is being tested by the professionals by conducting mainly two types of tests. One of the two main types is to look for RNA of the virus using a technique called RT-PCR. Swabs from mouth or nose are used to collect material which further detects whether there is any sign of virus or not. This method can detect even a little particle of virus. The second test type measures and detects the antibody’s responses to virus in blood serum, plasma or blood sample. These testing processes are not very time taking but in the current situation where hundreds and thousands are being diagnosed with Covid 19 on a daily basis, testing each and every person is a bit difficult. For this reason in many countries government has ordered a curfew and lockdown and told people with mild symptoms to stay at home as this virus can only be detected at the moment and does not have any vaccine right now which can help, but people with severe symptoms are given a proper checkup.
By Anamika Chauhan6 years ago in Longevity
