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

Your Health and Your Options After a California Car Accident
California has a well-earned reputation for being a car-centric state. There are nearly 15 million cars in California. They clog the roads and freeways and, sometimes, get into dangerous accidents.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Longevity
Understand Schizophrenia and Learn How to Deal with Its Patients
Imagine... Hearing voices, seeing someone that you have never seen before, feeling that something is leaving your body. Imagine zoning out of reality, imagine all your surrounding becoming silent and everything stops in its place, and you find yourself in a new, different place that you have never visited before.
By Kevin Jones7 years ago in Longevity
Biking to School Changed Everything
I had graduated from university just last year. I decided to pursue a different career path, so I am now at a different post-secondary known as Bow Valley College in Calgary. It has been six months since I last rode the bus, and it was my first day of school. As soon as I got on, I remembered why I hated transit. The whole bus smells of old socks and coffee breath from the morning crowd of the bus. I sit near the window and, of course, the next person that gets on sits next to me, and I can smell their overpowering axe spray. I forgot how rough the stops are on the bus; it lurches you forward, nearly throwing you to the next bus seat. I have not been on the bus for more than five minutes and I already feel queasy. It was finally my stop, and I thank the bus driver as I get off and head for the school.
By Ada Zuba7 years ago in Longevity
The Knee Sock Revolution
Let’s all just take a moment and appreciate the individuality of modern fashion. What does that have to do with health? In my life, so very much.
By Arrany Spence7 years ago in Longevity
No More Fungus, at Least on Your Toenail
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis in scientific terms, is a condition wherein an off-white colored spot is formed on the toenail. Being a quite common condition, it affects many people every year. Most of the persons affected by it often seem to overlook it, but ignoring this condition might lead to serious complications later on. Starting small, it can also affect the adjoining fingernails if not looked after. But the toenail changes color and shape after several activities, so how do you identify if it's toenail fungus?
By Rizwan Ahmed7 years ago in Longevity
What Planned Parenthood Is Really About
Planned parenthood is in constant criticism because of a small part in what they do for women. That small part does, however, offer a choice that can change a woman’s life forever, a choice that is very personal and emotional. Planned Parenthood is more than women going there for abortions; it’s about offering healthcare to women who have no other option, or women who want to remain confidential. It’s about being able to have someone who offers all options completely unbiased; giving you all the information, so you, not your doctor, can make an educated decision on what to do with your body.
By Karina Layman7 years ago in Longevity
Wash Your Fruit Unless You Want Herpes
You’re sick. You have a cold, the flu, herpes, whatever. You feel like crap, but you need groceries. Before you leave the house, you use the can, but let’s be honest, you didn’t wash your hands when you finished.
By Aaron Dennis7 years ago in Longevity
Life Hacks to Keep You Healthy
Introduction Everyone wants to look and feel good. Life is so busy and hectic that it can be difficult to buckle down and prioritize your health. Yet, if you don’t take care of yourself, you will not be able to live your hectic life to the fullest. I have compiled five life hacks that will help you refocus your health in an easy and successful way.
By Kevin7 years ago in Longevity
How to Take Care of Your Gut When You Are Pregnant?
If you are pregnant, you need to have a diet full of healthy nutrients and vitamins. It's important to take care of your body in such a way that the nutrition passes to your baby. It's also vital to take care of the gut when you are pregnant. A healthy gut not only helps to aid the digestion process of the body, but also helps to prevent problems of bloating and constipation.
By Kiran Raghuvanshi7 years ago in Longevity
Livin' with Lupus
There I am, scars and all. I used to be really conscious of the scars. I would fret about not being perfect and about being judged. Then I realized those who judge have a lot bigger issues than lupus. Being diagnosed with lupus seemed like a death sentence in the beginning; granted, it did come with complications (the biggest of which is a platelet disorder called TTP). Both are lethal. My first thought was, "How do I get control of this thing?" Took a few years of trial and error, but the answer was patience, diligence, and a profound respect for my body. I changed every aspect of my life to do battle with this thing. The way I eat, the way I think, the way I work, I even had to change some of my friends. Yep, it's true. When you get really sick, you find out some people just can't hack it. For me, those were the "just be quiet and let the doctor run the show" people. They don't want to take anything that's not prescribed. They don't want to learn about nutrition. They don't want to lose weight. They don't want to expand their mindset. They THINK that a person has no control over what happens to them. It's always out of their hands. My take on that was, and still is, BULLSHIT!
By Miss D.7 years ago in Longevity
Is Childhood Obesity Being Helped or Worsened?
Childhood obesity has been on the rise for years now; we are seeing more and more obese kids because parents are teaching their kids more about McDonald's and Burger King than about fruits, vegetables, and a healthy life style to live.
By Scott Lavely7 years ago in Longevity
6 Ways Omega-3 Fatty Acids Boost Your Body Every Day
Omega fatty acids are good for you and critical to your well-being because they provide support to your cells and membranes.
By GLAUX CHEM®7 years ago in Longevity