Author: Pie Mulumba
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The Opioid Crisis: Could Medicinal Marijuana Replace Painkillers?
Chronic pain affects more than 1 in 5 American adults. The condition can be debilitating to one’s life. It can increase the risk of depression, social isolation, anxiety, and poor sleep. Additionally, a 2018 study found that one in 10 people who commit suicide had signs of chronic pain. To manage their chronic pain, sufferers…
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Ozempic Face: Diabetes “Weight Loss” Drug Is Aging Your Skin
In recent months, the diabetes drug Ozempic has become a weight loss elixir. The medication works by managing blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Yet its effect on appetite and satiety has piqued the interest of people looking to shed some pounds. While people are raving about how the drug made them lose weight,…
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ChatGPT’s Sam Altman’s $180 Million Investment Aims To Delay Death By 10 Years
Who wants to live forever? Well, apparently billionaires and they want you to join them. Joining the list of wealthy entrepreneurs who are using their money to invest in longevity, Sam Altman, the CEO of the company responsible for ChatGPT, OpenAI, has recently invested money into a company aiming to delay death by 10 years.…
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Vivari Hotel And Spa: A Medical Tourism First For Africa
The Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis is a lush oasis tucked away on an expansive estate north of Sandton, Johannesburg. Offering a bespoke range of treatments in a discrete, luxury settling, and access to leading airports and a variety of transport links, it hosts guests from South Africa, Africa, and the rest of the…
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The 5 Best Teas to Burn Belly Fat and Lose Weight
Fancy a cup of tea? Well, if you’re embarking on a weight loss journey, or struggling with shrinking belly fat, then might we recommend that you answer yes? Drinking tea is a pastime that we’ve adopted from the Chinese, and the various teas that we indulge in have been proven to come with plenty of…
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President Joe Biden and Skin Cancer: What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
According to White House physician Kevin O’Connor, U.S. President Biden underwent treatment where he had a skin lesion removed from his chest. The lesion was detected during Biden’s comprehensive health assessment, and after it was biopsied, the growth was confirmed to be that of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) – a common form of skin cancer. …
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Prince Harry: Psychedelics Helped Me Deal With Past Traumas
How do you take care of your mental health? By going for a walk? Reading a book? Journaling? Well, if you’re Prince Harry, your mental health toolbox might include recreational and natural ingredients. In fact, the Duke of Sussex recently opened up about how psychedelics helped him deal with past traumas. Prince Harry’s Journey with…
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Do Short Telomeres Cause Depression and Cognitive Decline?
What causes aging? According to some experts, it can be linked to telomeres, which are protective caps that can be found at the end of your chromosomes. Telomeres not only protect your chromosomes from damage, but they’ve also seen as a “biological clock.” According to research, telomeres shorten each time a cell copies itself…
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Take 500 More Steps A Day To Reduces Heart Disease Risk
How many steps do you really need to achieve true longevity? We’ve all come across articles that have told us that longevity begins at 10,000 steps, but do we really have to reach so high in order to improve our health? With heart disease being the leading cause of mortality worldwide, how many steps do…
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8 Heart Healthy Habits Can Boost Longevity, Study Finds
What’s the secret to longevity? Is it about eating well? Making sure you get enough exercise and sleep? Frankly, it includes all these three habits and many more. In fact, if you’re looking to improve your longevity, then all you need to do is focus on your heart. Life’s Essential 8 For Longevity In 2010,…