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

Foods You Shouldn’t Eat if You Are Treating a UTI
Introduction to UTI: It is very essential to know what the exact disease which you are facing is. So, before beginning the diet plan for a UTI, you must know what a UTI is!
By Emylee Modestino6 years ago in Longevity
Brain Closed
I studied. I engineered. I became a patient. I studied. I studied. I educated. I had a problem. I forgot everything I knew,
By Wanda Argersinger7 years ago in Longevity
How to Strengthen Your Immunity During Summer
During flu season, we are all more likely to get sick if our immune system is weak. This is something we all know. However, many people don’t think you can even get sick during the summer, and the truth is you can. And it is worthwhile knowing some tips on how to strengthen your immune system during the summer months, which will certainly help when winter comes as well.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Longevity
How Sleep Can Extend Your Life
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you aren't getting enough sleep. In fact, one in three people in the US aren't sleeping enough. Furthermore, not getting enough sleep can result in increased risk for a number of chronic illnesses.
By John Shieldsmith7 years ago in Longevity
I Had a Stroke (Pt. 3)
As the ambulance pulled off, I had an unobstructed view of the highway. By now, I couldn't speak. I knew what I wanted to say, but my mouth wouldn't/couldn't respond to my desires. However, I could smile, and everything was funny. I felt like giggling the whole time I was in the ambulance. But I was concerned the paramedic riding with me would think something was wrong. This is just a little bit of what I was thinking.
By Mark Lewis7 years ago in Longevity
Too Hot for Health
While a heat wave presently grips the country and increases the chance for serious heat-related illness, keeping your cool, and reducing the chance of compromising your health are important considerations throughout the year. Here are some tips to help keep you going when it gets too hot for health.
By Victor Acquista7 years ago in Longevity
How TMJ Might Affect You
Do you have a sore jaw? Are you suffering from a TMJ disorder? Approximately 12% of Americans are living with some kind of TMJ disorder. If you’re also one of them, you better have known managing TMJ pain can be difficult. It can create difficulty in speaking and chewing of your favorite food. But there are things that you can do to ease your TMJ pain. But first, you should have knowledge about TMJ disorder and how it might develop.
By Olivia Salvister7 years ago in Longevity
The Rebounder and Its Effects on Your Health (Part 1)
The rebounder is a unique form of exercise for your whole body in that it will stimulate your entire system at the basic cellular level. You will be giving your muscles, including your cardiovascular system and your lymphatic system, a workout.
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Longevity
D Day
Finally today I began my treatment (a form of chemotherapy). It has been a long time in the waiting, many hurdles none of my own making however the day has been and gone the first two pills taken. I have not been one for medicines as previously mentioned but I just have to believe this will make a difference. I had been coping with my illness rather well and had been accepting and adapting along with it, even in times of needing to use a wheelchair. Lately however it has been a different story. I learned I had a small window before progressing into a Secondary Progressive diagnosis. It seems my immune system has been attacking me a little harder than initially anticipated. Adaptations have had to be made and considered so this treatment has been very important in the coming. It is the best treatment to date which should (all going well) halt any progression for at least four years and by that time there will be other more advanced stem cell therapy treatments available. It's also quite a commitment to make. Not only is the medication very targeted in shutting down my auto-immune T & B cells—it is also altering my DNA repair structure and I'm committing 18 months of my life to alteration and healing. It's no big deal really, it's just 18 months and soon enough I should be able to travel which I very much look forward to. It just holds off other potentials. This evening I just took a moment and swallowed both pills with the intention of them being a positive influence towards any future possibilities.
By Alaias 7 years ago in Longevity
Is Living Toxin-Free a Luxury?
Today I was presented with an interesting topic: is toxin-free living a luxury? In all honesty, it's really not something I've given much thought about. It's simply something that I just 'DO'.
By Crunchy Mony7 years ago in Longevity
Out of Order—Living with Fibroid Tumors
When a healthcare professional first mentions the word "tumor," it seems the natural thing to do is panic. But we have all learned over the years that is is not necessary. Benign tumors of some sort are often found in most human bodies.
By Katie Schrader7 years ago in Longevity
Adrenal Fatigue or Something Worse?
We hear about ‘adrenal fatigue’ on a daily basis. There are thousands of people in social media groups, making appointments at various doctor’s offices, and self-diagnosing with ‘AF’ because of being tired or showing ‘symptoms’ of Adrenal Insufficiency. This is dangerous for both the individual who feels something is wrong, as well as Adrenal Insufficiency patients.
By Lisa LaRue-Baker7 years ago in Longevity