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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 Science of Beauty – Why Are Some Things Beautiful? and Top Reasons to Switch to Organic Detergent
Why is it that some things are considered 'attractive' and other things are considered off-putting? What is it about clear skin in particular that makes someone seem like a better catch? And how can understanding the science behind this attraction help us to be more effective at improving our own looks?
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Two BIG Reasons to Use Organic Cosmetics and Why Is It Healthier to Go Organic? Food, Skincare, and More
Going organic can have a huge range of benefits for your health. Choosing organic skincare products in particular and organic cosmetics, means that you aren’t placing harsh chemicals on your face and skin. And this can absolute transform how you look and feel.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
What Is Healthcare
Let's face it, health care is boring and complicated. But it's also essential and I wish I didn't wait until I turned 27 and got kicked off my parents plan to figure that out. But seriously, how tf am I supposed to know which candidate's policy to support if I don't even know wtf a deductible is?!
By Nathalia Ramos6 years ago in Longevity
I Work In Healthcare
I work in healthcare. I still have to go to work despite all that is going on in the world. Things are getting worse and worse every day, but the doctors, nurses, aides, and people within the hospital and healthcare system are here to fight for you. Social distancing seems like a simple concept to people, yet many are still not practicing it. Why? You see on the news all these doctors and medical professionals preaching the severity of COVID-19 and the benefits of staying home and then you see a segment about those in their 20’s who do not care and are out partying. Google what is happening in Europe and Asia; things are getting better slowly, but they are getting better because of the precautions the countries are taking. There are videos circulating on people in the intensive care units (ICU) that are attached to so many machines -- ventilators, oxygen support, and they are fighting for their lives. These people are someone’s grandparents, spouse, family member, or friend. Why do we still think this is not a big deal? It is a big deal. As a worker in healthcare, I care about every person that steps into my hospital no matter the scenario. I am sacrificing my own personal health to take care of your loved ones and I am okay with that, I chose that career and I would not change a thing. That being said, even though I am okay with my choice to do my part in saving lives, that does not mean that I am okay with otherwise healthy people only caring about themselves. It does not matter if you are prepared to fight the virus and you are healthy, it is not about you. Social distancing isn’t about you. It’s about the people who are going to suffer the hardest if they get hit with this. You might be prepared for this, I might be prepared for this, but the people who are immunocompromised, elderly or simply don’t have the access or means to handle a pandemic of this magnitude will not be. We need to come together as a nation and take the appropriate precautions no matter our health status. I know people who are scared to death of this virus and this pandemic. I see people on the news panic buying food and toilet paper followed by pictures of elderly people scouring for food to help them survive. Now is not the time to panic, it is the time to be responsible and think about what is not only best for you and your family, but for your neighbors and community. Get what you need and allow others who are not as quick to the stores the opportunity to get what they need too. I sympathize with people whose graduations are getting cancelled, whose senior years of school are getting cut short, those who cannot see their elderly family members due to this pandemic, and those who are suffering. We need to band together and fight this. Eventually we will see the light again. We will be able to go out with friends, food supplies will return to surplus, and things will go back to normal. This is just a break in the normal activities of day to day life; it's an extended pause that is allowing us to cherish time with our families and spend time self-reflecting. We need to stay inside, listen to healthcare professionals and scientists, and practice compassion for others. Follow what the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: practice appropriate hand hygiene, cover your coughs and sneezes into your arm, stay home if you are sick, and try your best to avoid exposure to the virus. ****
By Makayla Richards6 years ago in Longevity
The Ebola Virus vs. The Novel Coronavirus
I’ve seen a number of comparisons between Ebola outbreaks and the new coronavirus. Most notably, former Vice President Joe Biden brought up containment efforts of the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak during the presidential primary debate on Sunday, March 15. Something I’ve seen a few times on social media is, “Ebola is much more deadly and it hasn’t caused a pandemic. Why should we be more concerned about coronavirus?”
By Hecate Jones6 years ago in Longevity
Coping with Coronavirus in California
The specifics of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are rapidly changing and like nothing anyone alive today has ever experienced. At the time of publication, the virus has sickened nearly 200,000 people and killed over 8,000 worldwide.
By Natalie Rosen6 years ago in Longevity
5 Tips to Help You and your Community during the Coronavirus Outbreak.
In a time where COVID-19 becomes a global crisis it’s important to start to prepare, and to look after yourself and those around you. Governments across the world have already started with their response plans, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to do everything we can to help. We’ve compiled a short list of basic things we can do to assist in this epidemic.
By Peak Interest6 years ago in Longevity
Is AntiBacterial Soap Better Than Plain Soap?
IS ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP BETTER THAN PLAIN SOAP? According to the FDA web site plain soap, any soap, works just as well as an antibacterial soap at preventing and spreading illness. They state that the manufacturers of antibacterial soaps have not proven that the antibacterial ingredients are more effective than just plain soap and water in preventing the spread of germs and infections. The FDA goes on to say that the manufacturers have not provided evidence that it is even safe to use antibacterial soap over a long period of time.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in Longevity
Cancer and Me
Cancer and Me By Brigid Wallace Catonsville, Maryland My reaction to the word “cancer” was every stereotypical nuisance that I had witnessed when I was a healthcare provider. It was everything people had shared with me when they faced and dealt with cancer. I reacted at first to the “word,” not the disease. Lymphoma is explosive, deceitful, and treacherous. It has control of my physical being, as well as my mental state. It not only changed my “normal,” it threw it away, never to return. Over time, my weapon turned against me. The problem—the enemy was also the destroyer of the cancer inside me. It took some contemplation, but I finally understood the juxtaposition of chemotherapy.
By Brigid Wallace6 years ago in Longevity
