health
Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
5 Tips to Help You and your Community during the Coronavirus Outbreak.
In a time where COVID-19 becomes a global crisis it’s important to start to prepare, and to look after yourself and those around you. Governments across the world have already started with their response plans, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to do everything we can to help. We’ve compiled a short list of basic things we can do to assist in this epidemic.
By Peak Interest6 years ago in Longevity
Is AntiBacterial Soap Better Than Plain Soap?
IS ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP BETTER THAN PLAIN SOAP? According to the FDA web site plain soap, any soap, works just as well as an antibacterial soap at preventing and spreading illness. They state that the manufacturers of antibacterial soaps have not proven that the antibacterial ingredients are more effective than just plain soap and water in preventing the spread of germs and infections. The FDA goes on to say that the manufacturers have not provided evidence that it is even safe to use antibacterial soap over a long period of time.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in Longevity
Cancer and Me
Cancer and Me By Brigid Wallace Catonsville, Maryland My reaction to the word “cancer” was every stereotypical nuisance that I had witnessed when I was a healthcare provider. It was everything people had shared with me when they faced and dealt with cancer. I reacted at first to the “word,” not the disease. Lymphoma is explosive, deceitful, and treacherous. It has control of my physical being, as well as my mental state. It not only changed my “normal,” it threw it away, never to return. Over time, my weapon turned against me. The problem—the enemy was also the destroyer of the cancer inside me. It took some contemplation, but I finally understood the juxtaposition of chemotherapy.
By Brigid Wallace6 years ago in Longevity
Postcards From a Pandemic, Part Two: The Case for Borders
It’s been quite a week, thanks to the Great Plague of 2020. Today marked another milestone reversal, in a week of shocking turnarounds. Canada is finally locking down its borders, in the face of COVID-19. It’s not a total closure, per se. But it’s as close as anyone can remember since 9/11. Entry to Canada will be barred for all non-citizens and non-residents of the US and Canada. Foreign flights will be restricted to just four airports, and non-essential air travel is prohibited.
By Grant Patterson6 years ago in Longevity
The Problem With Saying Coronavirus 'Just' Kills Old People
You see it on Facebook, in the comments both on posts stressing the need for COVID-19 preparedness and also on posts making fun of the panic-buying it’s encouraged. You see it on Reddit, in threads discussing a world leader’s reaction (good or bad) to the disease. You see it especially on Twitter, where it seems like the forced brevity of responses lends itself to the rapid firing of whatever enters your mind right then and there.
By Cecil Adkins6 years ago in Longevity
Here's To Your Health
I love tea. Being a southerner makes this fact no big surprise. I’ve often told people that if I’m ever cut I’ll very likely bleed sweet tea. My tea palate has grown exponentially from the southern sweet standard. Now my tea chest runneth over. Tea has always been a great source of comfort and relaxation for me. Sitting in a sunny spot with a hot cuppa soothes my soul. Actually, that’s not all that tea soothes. Tea has been consumed as a healing elixir for thousands of years. Here are ten health benefits of drinking tea.
By Terry Thomas6 years ago in Longevity
