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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 Death
I wanted to share a journey with all of you, a journey that began sixteen years ago and still continues. I want to share the journey of living with the idea that you are going to die because the mind will not allow you to accept that notion.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Longevity
Can Electronic Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
Electronic cigarettes now became the buzzword among smokers who are in the quest to get rid of their traditional nicotine addiction. Basically, electronic cigarettes are innovative products that are being used as smoking alternatives—despite some concerns from health professionals. A typical electronic cigarette is a bundle of different apparatus such as a heating element, mouthpiece, and battery; hence, instead of traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes are equipped with cartridges filled with different flavors. These cigarettes are easily available in different sizes and surprisingly, one can easily find nicotine free cigarettes, as well.
By Tonyj7 years ago in Longevity
Is Organic Coffee Healthier Than Tea?
Both tea and coffee are versatile, delicious drinks that can wake you up and put some pep in your step. While these drinks are similar, many people automatically make the assumption that tea must be the healthier option. However, coffee doesn’t exactly deserve the bad rap that it gets. Coffee, especially organic coffee, might actually be much healthier for you than you ever thought.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Longevity
What Benefits Do Essential Oils Have?
Everyone is raving about essential oils and there’s a good reason why. Essential oils have amazing benefits. Each oil has their own unique quality that helps for specific ailments. People are using essential oils for aromatherapy and even apply them directly to the skin to cure medical ailments! Essential oils are all natural products, so they’re not harsh on your skin like manufactured products. Essential oils are perfect to use as an alternative to candles and incense. Using an oil diffuser minimizes the risk of unforeseen hazards as well as fire hazards you and your pets and is, therefore, safer than candles and incense. If you’re into natural and holistic products, then essential oils may become an essential part of your everyday life.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Chronic Illness Is Emotionally Complicated
My relationship with myself has never been one of positivity. I have had a negative self-image as long as I could remember. I have always doubted my abilities. I have questioned whether or not I was worthy of even living. I have also grown to hate the shell of a body I live in thanks to several chronic illnesses I live with. If you want to catch up, you can read an introduction to my journey with chronic illness in another article I wrote, titled "Learning to Bloom in Adversity."
By Nicole Hu7 years ago in Longevity
Maintaining Your New Year's Resolutions: Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
As the New Year begins to unfold, we start to put into practice the New Year's resolutions we made. For many, "be more healthy" is at the top of the list. Yet as we all know from years worth of forgotten and neglected resolutions, it can be hard to stick to the resolutions we establish on January first, especially when it comes to those involving our health. Whether it be a promise to improve our diet, exercise more, find more time to relax, or lose weight, it can be hard to maintain these promises for the entire year. As life becomes more and more busy and the buzz of the "new year, new you" mentality wears off, we tend to brush these resolutions to the side. Each year we promise ourselves that this year is going to be different, that we are actually going to stick to our resolutions. Yet somehow, this promise is often left unfulfilled. So why is it so hard for us to follow through on our New Year's resolutions?
By Annie Henry7 years ago in Longevity
Best 3 Ways for Building Muscle
Most people know that exercising on a regular basis is very important. For those that head to the gym, there are a variety of common fitness goals that they share. One of the most common fitness goals that people share is the goal to build lean muscle mass. When you are looking to build lean muscle, it can be easy to get discouraged by the amount of time that it takes to build muscle. However, those that are able to follow three key tips will be able to build the muscles mass that they want to feel and look stronger.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Types of Headaches and How to Deal with Them
There's nothing worse than suffering from a headache, but did you know there can be many different types of headaches that you can suffer from?
By Liana Hewitt7 years ago in Longevity
Home Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints in the body. People will experience pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, as well as a decreased motions in your body. It's estimated that 52 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis, affecting approximately four percent of the country's population with a new case diagnosed every 33 seconds.
By Natasha Doster7 years ago in Longevity
What to Look for When Choosing an Eye Doctor. Top Story - January 2019.
If your vision is starting to grow fuzzy or you recently moved away from your old doctor, it’s time to see an eye doctor. Finding the right eye doctor can be tricky, especially since there are several kinds of eye doctors who specialize in different areas. It’s important that you find an eye doctor who meets your needs, so here are some things to consider during your search.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
When It’s Just a Viral Infection Which Medicine Do You Use?
Season changes bring viral infections to almost every household. What we need to know is the fact that viral fever is not a disease in itself, rather it is the result of multiple viral infections in the body. Viral fevers are usually characterized by headaches, burning sensation in the eyes, high body temperature, and sometimes accompanied by nausea. Viral fevers are more likely to occur in small children and elderly people who have lower immunity strength in their bodies. Lower immunity makes them more vulnerable to viral infections.
By Rimi Das7 years ago in Longevity
5 Simple yet Amazing Methods on How to Get Rid of Yellow Eyes
Eyes are the most attractive part of your body. They should be white and bright. But what happens when they starts to turn yellow or you have natural yellow eyes? Such a condition is unhealthy for your looks. When such condition arises, a person should look upon every available way on how to get rid of yellow eyes. Here in this article we will be talking about the conditions and consequences of yellow eyes, along with perfect remedies and solutions.
By Natalie Bell7 years ago in Longevity