Author: Guest Writer
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Being R.A.D.: The Story Of Terence Shimwell
Terence Shimwell has a rare form of skin cancer. Instead of letting his diagnosis get the better of him, he has realized the importance of adventure and adrenaline, and has created a movement to benefit those in a similar situation. Think about the following situation. What would it be like to wake up one day…
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Top 12 Health Questions – Answered
Here are some of the most-asked health questions we at Longevity often receive – answered. 1.What is the best thing I can do for my aging face? Botulinum toxin injectables – most commonly referred to by their trade names Botox and Dysport – are one of the most versatile and effective anti-aging treatments available. Non-invasive treatments…
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100 Ways To Live Healthy: Numbers 1 Through 10
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Lymphatic System: Your Inner Cleanser
The lymphatic system has the important job of ushering toxins out of the body. The degree of lymphatic drainage depends largely on the stimulation of lymphatic flow. Unlike the circulatory system, lymph is not pumped by the beat of your heart; it is stimulated purely by your breath and by movement. An intricate system of…
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Neurological Disorders And How They Can Affect You
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Just Because It’s Vegan Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy
Kirby is a 40-year old physical therapist and father to Colleen, a shy girl of ten. Kirby has seen all too many patients who can’t move, talk or walk, ad victims of stroke or heart disease. When his own father – a meat-lover – suffered a stroke while in his 40s, Kirby decided it was…
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Longevity Of Your Lungs: Keeping Them Healthy Longer
Our lungs are no different from the rest of our organs – between the ages of 25 and 35, they begin to age. Dr Gunter Schleicher, a pulmonologist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains that this is due to changes in our vertebrae, ribs, diaphragm, nervous system and lung tissue. Did you know? You…
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Sleep 411: Is Getting Enough Z’s Really That Important?
In this day and age, getting eight hours of sleep is seen by many as a luxury, not a necessity. Moreover – along with the ability to work at any time and in any place – many of us are cutting corners on our z’s. But proper rest is needed for more than just energy. It balances our…
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Ovarian Health: How To Best Take Care Of Your Ovaries
Ovaries begin to age as women reach their early 40s. This process involves a decrease in the number of oocytes (cells that form eggs) that are produced by the ovarian organs, as well as a decrease in the number of follicles that hold these oocytes. This can increase a woman’s risk of health complications. Does…
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Osteoporosis And How To Combat It
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle from loss of tissue. This occurs as a result of a decrease in hormones or essential minerals as we age. Dr Stanley Lipschitz, a specialist in geriatric medicine, says menopause and osteoporosis are strongly connected. “Bones are very dependent on estrogen. When a woman goes…