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

Matters of the Heart
Your heart does amazing things day in and day out. It pumps about 5 litres (8 pints) of blood throughout your body through the arteries and veins to do the work. This network stretches over 60,000 miles (almost 100,000 kilometres).
By Calvin London9 days ago in Longevity
Why Coffee Isn’t Fixing Your Fatigue . AI-Generated.
You pour your third cup before noon. You tell yourself it’s just part of the routine. But deep down, you know the caffeine stopped working months ago. Here’s why—and what to do about it.
By Health Looi9 days ago in Longevity
Ten Simple Secrets to a Long Life
My uncle turned ninety this year. Last month, I went back to visit him. When I arrived, I found him standing on a ladder in the yard, carefully pruning the apple tree. My heart jumped—I hurried over and steadied the ladder, warning him to be careful.
By Peter9 days ago in Longevity
How Do I Eat with Endometriosis?
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, or you know someone with endometriosis, you know it’s so much more than "just a bad period." It’s a chronic inflammatory condition and it affects more than just the reproductive system (while also coming with variable levels and timing of pain).
By Emily the Period RD10 days ago in Longevity
Why Do So Many People Feel Tired Every Day?. AI-Generated.
In a world that prides itself on convenience, speed, and connectivity, a silent paradox has emerged: we are more tired than ever before. Walk into any office, coffee shop, or public transport system in New York, London, Tokyo, or Sydney, and you will see the same face—the face of exhaustion.
By Health Looi10 days ago in Longevity
The “Cancer Lady”
The woman I have seen since shortly after I finished chemotherapy lives in the woods close to the Red Lake reservation. She was adopted into one of the most traditional communities in Red Lake.
By Denise E Lindquist10 days ago in Longevity
Side Effects of Excess Protein Intake & Warning Signs
Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in building muscles, repairing tissues, supporting immunity, and maintaining overall health. In recent years, high-protein diets have gained popularity, especially among fitness enthusiasts and people aiming for weight loss.
By Stories Today11 days ago in Longevity
Early Warning Signs: Minor Symptoms That Evolve Into Chronic Pain
Most people dismiss minor aches and stiffness as temporary inconveniences or inevitable parts of aging. However, medical experts across multiple specialties warn that these seemingly insignificant symptoms often serve as early warning signs of chronic pain conditions that become far more difficult and expensive to treat once they progress. Understanding which minor symptoms deserve immediate attention can prevent years of unnecessary suffering and disability.
By Tim Clarke11 days ago in Longevity
I Won My War With Obesity
I Won My War With Obesity When December came, cold and bright with lights in every window and that quiet feeling of something beginning again, Elaine found herself standing outside the same shop she had once left in silence, her heart beating hard, not with fear, but with something steadier, something she had built slowly over months of effort and quiet determination. She stood there for a moment, remembering the woman who had walked out of those doors before, holding back tears, carrying shame that had nothing to do with her worth, and then she took a breath and walked inside, not as that woman, but as someone stronger, someone who had fought for herself in ways no one had seen.
By George’s Girl 2026 12 days ago in Longevity
Benefits of Seasonal Fruits for Immunity
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a strong immune system has become more important than ever. As highlighted in stories today, with rising health concerns and changing lifestyles, people are increasingly turning toward natural ways to boost their immunity. One of the simplest and most effective methods is consuming seasonal fruits. These fruits are not only fresh and flavorful but also packed with nutrients that support overall health and strengthen the body’s defense system.
By Stories Today12 days ago in Longevity
Why We Remember Trauma
Why We Remember Trauma Your Brain Is Trying to Protect You From Future DangerWhen something frightening or overwhelming happens, the amygdala (your threat detector) goes into overdrive. It signals:
By The Curious Writer13 days ago in Longevity
Rare Sudden Blindness Reported Linked to Weight-Loss Injections. AI-Generated.
Several patients have reported experiencing sudden and frightening vision loss after taking popular weight-loss injections, raising new concerns about the potential side effects of drugs containing semaglutide. These medications, commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity, include brands such as Wegovy and Ozempic.
By Alex13 days ago in Longevity