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

Book a GP Appointment?
You feel ill. You moan to your partner, mum, friend, colleague, or cat... What do they say? “Go see your GP!” is the usual answer from your well-meaning sounding board (OK, maybe the cat won’t say this, but you get the point).
By Erin H7 years ago in Longevity
Ultimate Health Benefits of Using Aloe Vera
Aloe vera originates from the Arabian peninsula and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. It's an evergreen, succulent perennial that grows in tropical climates around the globe.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Longevity
Why Nutrition Matters
A piece about the basics of nutrition and why it is important. I remember being in high school and not caring about what I was putting into my body. I felt sick after almost every meal throughout a day (digestion problems, bloating, upset stomach). These digestive issues started when I was about fourteen. Three years ago, I found out that I am highly allergic to eggs and slightly intolerant to gluten. To add, I also notice digestive problems after eating dairy, meat and fried foods. To add even more, I am a vegetarian. At first, I was devastated that I couldn’t eat my favourite foods but realistically, I just had to make some responsible changes in my diet. I guess you could say I follow a strict diet, however, it is based off a combination of my own beliefs and not wanting to feel sick after eating anymore.
By Abby Verigin7 years ago in Longevity
Powerful Healing Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The world's most common cause of premature death is the result of heart disease. Vinegar has been shown for centuries to have numerous benefits for insulin levels and blood sugar which is amazing for diabetics.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Longevity
Weight Loss for Beginners
Losing weight is something that many people think about. Some people want to lose ten pounds and others want to lose 60, 80, or more. When someone starts thinking about weight loss, it's usually due to either medical issues or personal choice. The first thing that runs through your mind might be where to start? How do I begin such a journey and be successful? These are all very good questions. In this article, you will find tips on where to start making changes, great foods to eat and replacements for your faves, and exercises to start with. Please read below to find out more.
By Virginia Shefcyk7 years ago in Longevity
Fight Together
"You haven't been feeling well, and feel a lump in your breast. So, you make an appointment with the doctor and he sends you for a mammogram. The mammogram lights up with a suspicious area for concern. The doctor decides it would be for the best if you get a biopsy done. You are nervous, you are scared. Once the biopsy is performed it is sent to pathology to be studied. A few days later you are sitting in the doctor's office waiting room, waiting patiently but nervously. Thoughts are running through your mind.. what if, how could this happen?! The nurse calls you to the back. You are now sitting in the exam room awaiting the doctor. The doctor walks in and shakes your hand, sits down and proceeds with what he has to say..
By Ashley Nicole7 years ago in Longevity
An Impactful Life Event
I'm still very new to the whole "I have an Autoimmune Deficiency" way of life and means of living. I was diagnosed in September, during my second hospitalization, in 2016. It was the worst thing to happen to a young person, such as myself, and quite possibly the best.
By Ady Friel7 years ago in Longevity
Why Choose Healthy Foods?
Food is one of three essential needs (food, clothing, shelter) humans need for survival. But exactly which specific foods should humans consume? How much should humans eat and how often should humans consume food? For children raised in homes where meals are served on a regular basis, there is the belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it provides your body with the energy needed to begin your day. Yet, recent reports from physicians and nutritionists published online provide details that some foods that humans consume are not healthy and should be avoided because of the effect it has on the body.
By Nathonia Smith8 years ago in Longevity
"Oh, Sorry, I Have ____"
Imagine that you’re standing in front of your family, hair pushed away, as they inspect the back of your neck. Across the base of your neck and the insides of your thighs, you have dark lines that strongly resemble dirt, yet they do not come off no matter how hard your grandmother or father scrub. You’re sent to a strange facility in a big city where they scrape your skin and inspect your body intimately while your father holds your hands and assures you that it’s totally alright, these doctors and nurses are trained and pass no judgment other than the kind that will help you become healthier. You are eleven years old and diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, and you begin taking your first pill. You don’t notice a real difference, but everyone says you must take it to feel normal, so you do.
By Callie B8 years ago in Longevity
Back Pain - Symptoms and Remedies
Nowadays, back pain is not a rare health discomfort. It can be the result of long hours spent by the computer, hard physical work, or sudden trauma and accident. An everyday backache can be eased in many ways at home, by using some simple tricks and methods. These are some of the things that may help you reduce your pain.
By Nina Simons8 years ago in Longevity
My Body, My Curse
Sometimes pain can become a constant thing in your life. It can become something so common that it can become easy to forget about like breathing until it gets worse.
By Danica Shardae8 years ago in Longevity
How Monster Energy Ruined My Health
My Background I started as a healthy teenager. I was not fit, as in I did not engage in sports to maintain my weight, but my organs and muscles were all in good condition. I drank plenty of water and ate relatively healthy. Most of my exercise consisted of walking to and from school, which ended up being about twenty miles a week. In my adolescence, I stayed completely clean. I did not smoke and I never drank. I strived to keep myself independent of stimulants, depressants, and medications.
By Eris8 years ago in Longevity