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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
The Second Brain
The brain and body are our two most basic parts, and you may be wondering whats up with the idea of a second brain. Well, this idea is a relatively recent neuro-scientific development which links our gut's bacteria to the way our brain functions.
By Jesse Nietmann8 years ago in Longevity
Drinks That Help Lower Blood Pressure
If you’re reading this then you’re probably wondering about how to lower your blood pressure. Lowering your blood pressure can be tricky; and blood pressure medicine can be pretty daunting, if you ask me. A lot of people prefer to do things naturally rather than risk the side effects of the medicine. If you have high blood pressure there are some simple methods to lower it, one of them including what you drink. Here I am going to talk about some drinks that, when consumed regularly, can really help you to ease your blood pressure. While I am no doctor, and I don’t support going against your doctor’s recommendations, I have done some research and have tried quite a few of these methods myself. They’ve proven to be pretty beneficial, tasty, and refreshing.
By Xandra XCM8 years ago in Longevity
Chronic Illness and Its (Lack of) Portrayal in Society
As a child, I was taught about chronic illnesses—illnesses that, while they can’t kill you, don’t just go away like a common cold. I was taught that these illnesses were incurable and extremely awful to deal with. As a child, I showed respect to those with chronic illnesses and secretly hoped I would never get one myself. Then, of course, I did.
By Taylor Phillips8 years ago in Longevity
Connecting Through Cancer
One of my brothers was diagnosed with Leukemia around age five. At the time of his diagnosis, I would have been around seven years old. For both of us, that meant growing up and spending a lot of time in hospitals, clinics, and waiting rooms.
By JeanMarie Gibson8 years ago in Longevity
Living With Epilepsy: How It Changed My Life - Part 3
Two weeks had passed and the results had been sent to a neurologist and my pediatrician to review. The mass that was reported earlier was analyzed further and had a diagnosis. My parents received the call to set up an immediate appointment in order to review the results.
By Jesus Ponce8 years ago in Longevity
5 Common Natural Ingredients That Are Great for Our Bodies
Natural ingredients or home remedies are cheap and affordable options for our entire body. Whether it's for your skin, hair, or nails, the pantry and your fridge can be your greatest assets in your quest for flawless skin and better health.
By tip beauty8 years ago in Longevity
Living with Epilepsy: How It Changed My Life - Part 2
It was difficult for me, letting all of this news sink into what was actually not a dream at all, but a reality. I still, however, could not shake off the dreadful feeling of uneasiness that haunted me with every passing second.
By Jesus Ponce8 years ago in Longevity
How to Eat and Be Healthy
Who doesn't want to be healthy? To be able to feel comfortable in their own skin, to love their own bodies. I'm pretty sure we all do, but the problem is how do we get there? I work at a fitness studio, so I get this question at least 10 times a day. Well, today I'm giving steps on how you can start to change your life and your health.
By Sydney webster8 years ago in Longevity
Living with Epilepsy: How It Changed My Life: Part 1
I've come a long way since my first encounter with something I would have to live with for the rest of my life. I was a normal child that enjoyed everything that every child would. Playing outside in the mud, with toys, or even playing with other children that you would meet in the park during the day. I made lots of friends in school and did the best I could to get the highest grades possible. I wanted to grow up and do the best I could in life. I wanted to go to college and earn a degree in my dream job in the field of engineering. I wanted to show my parents the potential I had to achieve whatever I set my mind to.
By Jesus Ponce8 years ago in Longevity
The Golden Milk Beast
Turmeric has massive health benefits as it is an anti-inflammatory compound, which means it helps the body fight foreign invaders and has a role in repairing damage. Rumour has it, black pepper helps activate turmeric by working with the curcumin, it slowly breaks down the curcumin by releasing a constituent called piperin in the liver. Curcumin is the natural color in turmeric, that's what gives it the yellow color.
By Charlie Fox8 years ago in Longevity
