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

Is There Really a Link Between Physical Health and Mental Health?
I'm not a doctor or an expert, but I sincerely believe there is a link between your physical and mental health. If you look after one, the other will improve without you even noticing. I didn't believe it at first either. How can running on a treadmill fix my anxiety? Or how can lifting weights help my mind find peace?
By Ayesha Noor8 years ago in Longevity
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacteria. However, fungi and viruses may cause urinary tract infections, as well. The bacteria that cause the infections are so small that they are only seen with a microscope. Urine samples are required to confirm suspected UTIs after symptoms indicate a diagnosis. Most infections occur in the lower tract of the urinary system and are not as severe as those in the upper tract. If you have been diagnosed with a UTI, your physician will develop a treatment plan discuss preventative methods, as well.
By Clara Harrison8 years ago in Longevity
Every Parent Needs To Know About Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
When we adopted our sweet baby boy, E, at two days old, it was the happiest day of my life. It had taken 12 long, long, painful years of infertility treatments and adoption until we became parents. At this point, my husband and I were in our mid 40s. We were terrified at the prospect of becoming parents of a newborn at our age. But, we went for it! Our journey to this point was a saga, in itself, but that is not the story I am recounting here.
By Leslie Kahn8 years ago in Longevity
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure performed on the stomach and/or intestines to induce weight loss. It has been known to “cure” multiple medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
By Susan Nelson8 years ago in Longevity
Finding out I Was Ill
I had felt sick for a whole week. The feeling of nausea had me running to and from the bathroom at home and college. At first, I put it down to a sickness bug. I thought to myself, I’ll get better soon. Eat ginger biscuits and sip water.
By Jaz Emily8 years ago in Longevity
Hey Guys!!!
My name is Chelsea De La Rosa and I am 15 years old. I am a young girl with quite an interesting life and to top it off, I have vitiligo. My vitiligo story is the following:
By Chelsea De la rosa8 years ago in Longevity
Stroke
I had a moderately severe case of ulcerative colitis. I was diagnosed in my mid-20s, though my doctor believed I actually had it since I was 13.
By Kim Kinion8 years ago in Longevity
This Innovative AI-Driven App for Healthy Living & Longevity Is Building Strategically Using Partnerships
Recently there has been a lot of focus within the healthcare industry on the pursuit of a longer, healthier life. Or, to put it another way, scientists, experts in AI, drug development companies, and medical research institutes have all been looking at ways to “cure” the disease of aging.
By Eterly8 years ago in Longevity
Breathe
Breathe in. Hold your breath. A metal casket turns around me as I lay as still as stone. The hospital gown does nothing to diminish the cold of the table beneath me. Eyes peer at me through a layer of glass; the faces, the eyes belong to share a laugh. With my hands clenched and my breath caught in my chest, my lungs begin to sting. There is a fire tingling in the lowest part of my lungs, which beg for air. However, it is nothing compared to the knives, the invisible daggers that dig into my body over and over again.
By Becca Volk8 years ago in Longevity
3 Natural Products of Honey Bees and Their Amazing Health Benefits
We all know where to turn when we get a sore throat. A hot cup of tea loaded with honey hits the spot. But many of us are not aware of the range of products that honey bees produce. In fact, the health benefits range from soothing cuts and burns to helping alleviate the symptoms of asthma and allergies. You can find many of these awesome products at your local health food store so be sure to look for them during your next experience. These three very common products from the honey bees and their amazing benefits will make you more aware of how much we owe thanks to the honey bee population. They are truly miracle workers who create miracle products.
By 35 Hives8 years ago in Longevity
The Cost of a Burger
***This food for thought spawned from a post on Facebook I read stating “Please don’t write another article on obesity in America until you explain why salads are $7 and a burger is $1!." This is a topic that I feel should be expanded upon. I thank you in advance for your time.***
By Razi'El Muntasir8 years ago in Longevity
Confessions of a Teenage Narcoleptic
In late 2015 I was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder—Narcolepsy. Specifically, I experience EDS (Excessive Daytime Sleepiness). Narcolepsy affects around 25,000 people in the UK, and luckily for me, I'm one of them.
By Georgia De Vita8 years ago in Longevity