Category: Wellness Blogs
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Study Highlights Concerns About Cannabis Reducing Anesthesia Effectiveness During Surgery
Cannabis use is currently legalized in 30 countries for medicinal purposes, with recreational use being legalized in 10 countries. In the United States, its use is currently legalized in 21 states and Washington D.C., with a total of 37 states also allowing its use for medicinal purposes. This has led to a rapid rise in…
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5 Common Concerns About Moving Into A Nursing Home and How To Get Past Them
All families will eventually be faced with the tough decision of moving their loved ones into a nursing home, when it becomes too difficult to take care of them. A nursing facility is often the preferred choice, especially when your aging parents can no longer take care of themselves, or require round-the-clock care. With 24/7…
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How to Stay Strong and Positive After An Injury or Serious Illness
When you’re seriously injured or ill, it can be hard to see the positives of the situation. Most of the time, there isn’t anything positive about your situation. That doesn’t mean you can’t find positivity around you, indulge in a hobby you love, or lean on people who care about you. Longevity Live Paid Content. …
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Colon Cancer: A Common But Less Spoken About Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and on this week’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, we bring you an expert who is well-versed in this cancer that affects the colon or rectum. Dr. Smitha Abraham is a clinical oncologist who is currently working in Richards Bay. She spoke to us about this particular cancer and what…
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9 Natural Ways to Boost Dopamine in the Brain
Generated in the ventral tegmental area of the brainstem and substantia nigra, dopamine is a neurotransmitter that invokes our yearning nature — to have more. It connects with hope, possibility, love, and even achieving success as an attempt to make sure we acquire maximum future resources. When anticipating a reward, for example, food, sex, money,…
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Red Light Therapy Improves Vision and Promotes Eye Health
The eyes can be the window into your body’s health. They indicate various health issues (such as high cholesterol and liver disease). Red light therapy is an emerging treatment that has shown promising results in the treatment of wrinkles, redness of the skin, acne, scars, and other signs of aging. However, this therapy can be…
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Ozone Therapy: How Safe Is This Alternative Treatment?
Toxins aren’t good for the body. However, researchers have been looking at the possibility of them being beneficial for our health. Ozone is the core of this research, with the widespread belief that it can be used to treat diseases and wounds, through a process called Ozone Therapy. Due to the limited amount of evidence,…
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The Link Between Stress and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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7 Essential Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Hiking Trip with Your Dog
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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. …