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

I Wish I Had Been Forced to Eat More as a Child, and Here's Why
As a child—my aunt told me—I could be found with half an avocado and a spoon running around my house, or with mango smashed all over my face. I had a taste for food, I had energy pouring from my ears, I had passion for the world, I had great wonder, and I ate—and could always eat—what I was given.
By sa re7 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief
Whether spring is in the air or the leaves are changing colors in the fall, millions of people suffer from the discomforts of seasonal allergies. Some of those symptoms often include the “greatest hits” of nasal congestion, running noses, sore throats, itchy eyes and watery eyes.
By Jason A7 years ago in Longevity
Should You Pre-Treat Before Chemo and Radiation?
So what is this pre-treating I speak of? Actually, it is of my own creation. I have to believe that all of us have lost someone very close to us to cancer. Or, more likely we lost them to the chemo and radiation treatments. We lost them because their bodies no longer had an immune system capable of protecting or healing them from anything.
By Daniel Gartlan7 years ago in Longevity
Why I'm Donating Blood
A few days ago, my phone pinged with a message from NHS Blood and Transplant reading, “We’re just checking that your appointment to give blood is still convenient?” And though this question filled me with a lot of dread, I knew that realistically the only inconvenience to giving blood is, and always will be, my anxiety towards needles—and nothing more. Giving blood has recently become something at the very top of my agenda in a way that it never was before. I’ve always been on the organ donor registry and that was something that I’ve never really questioned, after all, when the day comes that someone might need my organs, I won’t be alive to need it or feel inconvenienced by the whole process. But, as someone with a genuinely massive fear of needles, I have always been happy to leave blood donation off the agenda. But that has all changed very recently and I hope that with this blog post I can convince more BAME people to do the same.
By Kofo Ajala7 years ago in Longevity
Your House Might Be Making You Weak
Most illnesses are caused due to mold toxins around us. Mycotoxins in the environment are something that a lot of us are unfamiliar with. It is the leading factor of why we might be getting weaker and unable to reach the full potential of human performance.
By Ishani and Shelby7 years ago in Longevity
Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Whiter Teeth
However, for someone seeking to whiten their teeth, it can get quite overwhelming with the number of over-the-counter whitening kits and in-office professional treatments available. In order to help you make your choice, we talked to a few dentists to get their opinions and inform you of some at-home strategies that will keep your teeth white.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Longevity
The Health and Wellness Benefits of Exercise for Elders
Even though exercise is important no matter how old you are, it’s especially important as we get older. Regular exercise is proven to prolong lifespan, prevent cardiovascular issues, affect dementia, and keep diabetes at bay. Plus, it can be so much fun! So, here are some great sports for seniors that will help you take your health and your wellness back into your hands.
By Victoria Lim7 years ago in Longevity
9 Surprising Foods That Prevent Tooth Decay
1. Eggs Regardless of how you love your eggs, fried to perfection or over easy, they are rich in vitamin D and are great at fighting off tooth decay. Vitamin D promotes tooth development. The stronger our teeth, the less vulnerable they will be to decay. Your eyesight also benefits from eggs. If you’re a breakfast sandwich lover, this is all good news for you.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Longevity
The Best Sleeping Position for Your Health
Sometimes we wake up in the morning and feel like we didn’t sleep all night. But this is not only due to lack of sleep. If you sleep seven to eight hours every night and you still don’t feel rested, your sleeping position is probably wrong.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Longevity
Why Apple Cider Vinegar?
First of all, you know how apple cider vinegar sounds disgusting? It is 1,000 times more disgusting than that. Take a freshly pooped poo from a dog, mix it with anchovies, and I think you still aren't quiet there. It is disgusting.
By Claire Julie Venema7 years ago in Longevity
The Effects of Smoking
We have many people in our lives, some of those we know had either quit smoking cigarettes and some who are still are trying. It had been a hard habit to break. The feeling of nicotine coursing through your blood and the sudden rush you get after the first inhale of cigarettes. We all know smoking is bad for you, but how bad is it? Well, let's find out.
By Ada Zuba7 years ago in Longevity
Will Latest E-Cigarette Death Create Change in the Industry?
An exploding e-cigarette just took the life of a young man in Texas, reigniting a years-long discussion about vaping safety. News outlets say William Brown was in the parking lot of a vape and smoke shop on January 27th when his e-cigarette exploded, shot through his neck, and tore his left carotid artery. He was rushed to the hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma, where he died two days later. X-rays following the explosion showed a piece of the e-cigarette lodged in his throat. Brown was just weeks away from his 25th birthday when he died.
By Ashlyn Lipori-Russie7 years ago in Longevity