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Impact of good health and positive attitude on marriage

Sep 13, 2021

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Having good health and a positive attitude can really help you improve your marriage and live a happy life.

Studies

Many scientific studies were done about the impact of marriage on your total health. This time researchers from the University of Chicago wanted to see if health and personality can affect marriages.

The study analyzed data from 953 senior heterosexual couples and looked at important clues such as health status and personality traits. They found something interesting. If a husband is in poor health and lacks a positive mindset, his significant other is likely to report higher levels of conflict in the marriage.

What does it happen?

In men's health may affect his wife's quality of life. If the man has poor health, the wife may need to become a caretaker and that can affect heart physical, and mental health. If the person is negative or too stressed by the demands of life, his wife may find dark disposition unpleasant and hard to live with. If the person is too much of an extrovert or too much focused on socializing, the wife may have trouble dealing with the high energy levels and impulsive nature. That nature can make her wary of his behavior.

Men's reaction

Men do not react the same way. According to the researchers, the results don't work the other way around. Men who had wives in poor health, negative mindset, and grumpy did not report a conflict in their marriage. There may be many reasons for this behavior. The man may shrug off the cantankerous attitude or behavior of the wife or may seek the help and support of another family member when the wife is ill.

How to ensure love and harmony?

If there are so many potential discords in relationships, how do long-term unions find harmony?

According to researchers, it can be as simple as both husband and wife taking a step back and really assessing their response to conflict. Once they see their response to different conflicts, they can take intentional steps to preserve the happiness of their marriage. This can save a lot of marriages.

Rekindling love and romance

If there are health issues, difficult personality traits, and negative mindsets, your marriage may take a hit. These variables can negatively affect your marriage and the relationship. However, even when you suffered from such issues, it is possible to rekindle the love and romance in the relationship. If you change, it can help you light up that old spark again.

Ensure better health for yourself and your partner

Ensuring better health for yourself and your partner will not only help you improve your relationship but it will also improve your overall life. When you are healthy, it will be easier for you to achieve happiness and peace. Simple steps like regular exercise and a healthy diet can help you improve your help tremendously within a relatively short time.

Reduce the vanity

Reducing vanity will also help you reduce the stress in your life and improve the relationship. Narcissism can not only destroy your relationship but can also cause health problems.

Improve your love

When you and your spouse get hitched, it happens because of the love and attraction you felt. It is possible to reclaim that. There are many ways to do that and you can choose a simple few that suit you and your personality.

Meditation technique right for you

Mental Support

Sep 12, 2021

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If you know about the benefits of meditation, probably you have tried to mitigate it regularly. However, sometimes it can be difficult not just because you need to force yourself to concentrate and sit down but also because there are several varieties of meditation available. Among the different varieties of meditation, finding the right medication for yourself can be difficult.

Not every meditation technique is the right one for everybody. Depending on your predispositions and lifestyle habits, different meditation techniques may work for you.

Meditation using a candle flame or image

In this type of meditation, you learned to focus on an external object like a candle flame, a beautiful image of a flower. You need to connect your mind with this external object and focus your attention on a until you feel the need to close your eyes and drop the image into your heart or mind. When the image fades, you can gently open your eyes again and rest on the external object you have chosen.

Walking meditation

You can combine the healthy habit of walking with meditation. When you perform walking meditation, your focus is on the slow movement of your footsteps. Your footsteps connect to the earth each time you take a step. You keep your eyes open and the attention rests with each step you take. Your mind and breath slow down and coming to a rhythm.

Mindfulness

In this type of medication, you bring your full attention to what you are doing. You try to focus completely on what you are doing while you're doing it. If you are eating food or completing your daily chores, you try to bring one-pointed awareness to these actions. You can try to focus your mind on even small and mundane things.

Breath Centred meditation

In this type of medication, you try to focus on your breath. Breath flows into directions. You try to focus your attention on the rhythmic flow of breath as it goes in and comes out. You can gather and focus your attention on the process. You can also try to slow your breath because that may soothe and calm the nervous system. In some meditations, the focus is concentrated on the breath but no efforts are done to control the breath. The meditator simply focuses on how the press is moving in and out.

Meditation using a word, prayer, or mantra

In some cases, the meditator may quietly repeat the same word repeatedly. People practice meditation using a word or mantra. Some people use prayer to medicate. The word or mantra may be a special word used by everyone or it’s specific to the person. This technique is used in connection with mindfulness. When the thoughts and feelings arise they are held and observed without judgment. This allows you to let the thoughts and feelings go easily so that your mind can return to its focus.

Meditation on a feeling

In some meditation techniques, the focus is centered on a good feeling. It can also be memories of the good feeling. By using the feeling, you try to anchor the attention also if you have a happy or positive feeling, it can uplift and it can create a sense of deep joy or peace. You need to hold that feeling in the heart and rest in it.

Preventing dementia at any age

Sep 11, 2021

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Dementia is a scary health issue. It scares people over age 55 because they have a higher risk of having this problem. People who suffer from dementia often experience brain drain from fuzzy thinking and memory lags. Some causes of memory loss are genetic but it is possible to prevent and delay memory loss. Let's find out how it works.

According to scientists, the brain is plastic. It means that the brain is flexible and capable of growing new cells. It can also make strong new connections between these cells at any age. If you follow a brain-friendly lifestyle and make some necessary changes, it will be possible for you to protect yourself from developing memory problems.

Enjoyed a healthy diet

A healthy diet is not only good for your overall health, but it can also help you prevent memory issues. It can protect your brain from difficulties. You need more fresh produce, lean protein, good fats, whole grains, and some fat-free dairy for a better and healthy diet. Always avoid added sugars, trends, and saturated fats, syrups, grain that is not 100% whole.

Regular exercise

Regular exercise will help you improve your brain condition and functions. If you want to build an improved brain, it can be possible by exercising regularly. You need 30 minutes of regular exercise every day. How does exercise help you? It enlarges the hippocampus, which is the region of your brain that handles memory. Exercise will also and large the anterior cingulate cortex of your brain that helps regulate emotional intelligence.

Learn something new

When you learn something new, you are using your brain and that can help you keep it safe. You can learn a new skill, hobby, or game. There are millions of skills that you can try to learn depending on your age and interest. When you try to learn something new, it will create more connections in your brain and that will enlarge your hippocampus. That will reduce the risk of memory loss.

Control blood sugar levels

By controlling your blood sugar levels, you'll be able to stay away from memory problems. Slightly raised sugar levels can affect your memory. It can affect your memory even when you do not have diabetes or prediabetes. Excess blood glucose can cause inflammation and that can damage brain cells. Scientific studies found that people who have high levels of blood sugar can remember less. Lower blood sugar is like regular exercise for your brain as it can cause a hippocampus. That will offer you more room for long-term memory storage.

Manage your stress

Stress is not only bad for your physical and mental health, but it can also cause memory issues. It is the biggest cause of memory loss. Stress can reduce the size of your hippocampus and that can cause different memories. Using meditation and behavioral modifications can help you to control your reaction to different stressful conditions and triggers.

Consume magnesium

Magnesium is the mineral that causes strong links between your brain cells. Will help you create an extensive network of brain cells connected to each other. That will help you solve problems and remember things you need to remember. Brown rice, almonds, hazelnuts, spinach, shredded wheat, bananas, and lima beans contain magnesium.

Signs of low testosterone

Sep 10, 2021

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As men age, they often see different symptoms that talk about the changes that happen with age. Increased muscle mass, reduce energy levels, weight or body fat fluctuations are some of the common symptoms of this problem. However, the same symptoms can be signs of aging or they can also be signs of some serious health conditions like low testosterone.

We can see low testosterone problems in men of different ages. 10% of men between ages 40 and 60 and 20 to 30% over 60 suffer from low testosterone levels.

When do the levels drop?

Treatment for low testosterone may be necessary if the level of testosterone fall below 350 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). However, there is no specific age range when low levels of testosterone. The age may vary for different men. It will depend on the person's base level of testosterone.

Causes and onset

Besides age, there may be several other factors that can contribute to low testosterone levels. Injuries to the testicles or testicle removal can cause low testosterone levels. Using drugs like opioids, marijuana, and alcohol can cause low levels of testosterone or hypogonadism. Some prescription medicines like steroids and antidepressants can also cause it.

There are some medical issues that can also lower testosterone levels. Diabetes, depression, and systemic illnesses like HIV can reduce testosterone levels. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for low levels of testosterone.

Telltale signs of low testosterone

The most common sign of low testosterone is a change in libido. Other sexual symptoms of low testosterone levels may include fever reactions, lower sperm count, and reduction in testicle size.

However, not all the signs will show up at the same time.

How would you know?

You'll be able to find out you have noticed several levels by focusing on your body. When you pay close attention to your body, it will tell you about the signs and you will see them better. If you have gained a little flab last year even though you follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly, then it may be a sign of concern. If you find objects in the house or weights in the gym a little heavier than before, then you should take notice. If you are gaining fat and losing muscle and strength, it can be a sign of a low necessary level. Besides that, osteopenia and bone pain may also be signs of low testosterone levels.

Options for treatment

After finding out the symptoms that your body is showing and the lab test results, the doctors may prescribe certain treatment options for low testosterone levels. Sometimes you may not need any treatment when your testosterone level is at 305 ng/ml but you are finding your energy and libido great. It may be normal for you.

In case of treatment options, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be good for you if you do not want any or any more children. When you take an outside source of testosterone to increase your testosterone levels, it can increase your levels but may reduce sperm production. If you want to increase your testosterone levels but also want to have children, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may be a better alternative for you.

Eating right and exercising regularly will help you. You need to keep your weight and fat levels down. Fact is your enemy because this can burn through testosterone.

Can we turn housework into exercise?

Life Style

Sep 5, 2021

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This is a question that people often ask and wonder about. If you need to perform a lot of house works, is it possible to use them to get the same benefits as exercising?? When you are cleaning your house, when you're washing dishes or ironing clothes, is it helping your body?

Many people complain that they do not find time to go for physical exercise because of the household works that they need to do. Especially women in many countries are often responsible for most of the household works, they find it difficult to find time for regular physical exercise. Going to the gym can be difficult for them. However, it is possible to benefit from the same house works they perform every day. These works can help them burn more calories, lose extra fat, reduce belly fat, become slim and trim, become fitter and stay away from different diseases and medical problems.

Let's find out how.

How many calories can you burn?

The number of calories you can burn by performing different housework will vary depending on your gender, age, weight, and how much before you put while performing the chores. On average, you can burn 100 to 300 calories per hour of housework.

And the calories can add up quickly. Individual chores may not seem like much work but if you perform several such chores over time, you can quickly burn lots of calories. So, it will depend on how much and what type of housework you are doing.

Let's look at the following table to find out, on average how many calories you're burning while performing different works in and around your house.

Sweeping for 10 minutes = 37 calories

Vacuuming for 10 minutes = 37 calories

Ironing for 20 minutes = 50 calories

Mopping for 20 minutes = 42 calories

Making beds for 10 minutes = 23 calories

Washing dishes for 10 minutes = 26 calories

All of these chores combined = 215 calories

even simple activities like housecleaning can help you to burn calories.

Perform more

If you want to burn more calories, all you have to do is do the math. The more energy you put out while performing the works, the more calories you can burn. The more challenging the activity, and the higher the intensity of the greater the physical benefit. So, if you want to burn more calories and get more physical benefits from your domestic works, you will need to increase the intensity and make the activity more challenging for you. If you perform different activities at a brisk pace, it will help you ensure maximum calorie burn.

If you are performing all these house works, do not think of them as burdens. They can be useful for you. It is up to you to make them more useful to you and help you get the benefits of physical exercise you get by going to the gym or joining an exercise class.

BMI- is it a Lie

Aug 20, 2021

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple ratio of height and weight. It has become a measure of health, specially for doctors and insurance companies.

If you are above a certain level of BMI you are considered obese. You need to be within a certain level to be healthy. BMI does not consider muscle mass, bone density, overall body composition, and racial and sex differences and that is why it is an inaccurate measure of body fat content.

Obesity is a problem and BMI helps in deciding who is obese. Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, cancer, sleep apnoea and other diseases and conditions. However, it may protect against threats from all causes and that due to stroke, heart failure and diabetes.

However, a study published in 2016 in the International Journal of Obesity found that millions of people are termed as obese� are actually healthy when the data for their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and similar test taking into consideration. Similarly, many people with normal� BMIs were found to be unhealthy.

So, is your BMI a lie?

BMI is not everything

BMI is not everything because it is as good as your height and weight. It cannot be the only deciding factor of health. BMI is not curious when height and weight are self reported.

Even though it is not a great indicator for insurance companies to charge people more fees if they have a higher BMI, however the companies do that.

BMI alone should not be used for making medical decisions. And many doctors are not doing that. They also consider other factors to decide whether a person is fit and healthy.

Waist size and diabetes risk

Waist size is linked to diabetes risk, regardless of BMI. Scientific studies link waist circumference is with type 2 diabetes risk. According to a scientific study done on the subject in non-obese, overweight male with a waist circumference of at least 40.2 inches has the same or higher risk of type 2 diabetes as an obese male.

Body composition

Many people believe body composition is a better measure of overall health. However, it can be better but it's very difficult to measure. Not all people have access to body composition measures and facility to measure. The percentage of body fat in combination with overall weight is the body composition measurement. It can be a better measure than wait for BMI alone while predicting morbidity and likelihood to develop diseases.

BMI is important

We cannot ignore BMI, but we should not overestimate its value. If you believe that anyone with BMI of 30 is ill at the moment, that can be a misconception because it is not true.

Weight has a cumulative effect on health. It will also depend a lot on the age of the person. For example, a person 20 years old with a BMI of 30 is less likely to be sick when compared to a 50-year-old person with a BMI of 30.

We also used BMI in weight loss surgery. It has been for a long time as one of the major indicators for surgery.

Build a better body image

Aug 19, 2021

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A healthy body may be of different shapes and sizes. However, some people may have a negative body image because they think the shape and size of their body is not good enough.

Even though it is thought to be more prevalent in women, even men can also have negative body image. Because of that many women are trying to lose weight and a good number of college aged women are suffering from eating disorders. Dangerously thin fashion models of today, airbrushed magazine covers and prevalent plastic surgery adds fuel to the blazing fire.

Body image issues can start at any point of time. Such issues may start even before some kids can tie their shoes. Even kids may want to be thinner, may fear becoming fat and may start dieting pretty early in life because of the body image issues.

People who have body image issues often need to change their bodies drastically to feel better.

Feeling better about ourselves

People who suffer from poor body image may suffer from emotional distress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and unhealthy dieting habits. All this can happen because the person does not like his or her present body shape and size.

You will need to start feeling better about yourself. This is not easy and it may take some time but it is possible to feel better about yourself irrespective of your size and shape.

How to improve your body image

If you need to improve your body image, that can be done without feeling negative and depressed about it. There are a few things that you can do which will improve your body.

Do things that make you feel beautiful

There are some things which are special for you. When you do this things, they make you feel beautiful. One study found that women said they feel beautiful when they help other people or spend time with their children. The study also found that women feel beautiful when they are physically active and successful. Some women may also feel beautiful when they do something artistic.

Try yoga

Yoga will balance your body and will help you to create a healthy body. You'll have a healthy body image if you are confident of your body as a whole. If you're confident the way it looks, the way it feels and the way is, then you are likely to have a positive and healthy body image.

Yoga can help you to boost confidence and self-esteem because while performing different yoga steps and workouts, you focus on how your body feels and not how it looks.

Help your kids

You can help your kids by setting an example which will also help you to feel good about yourself. Show them that you feel comfortable in your own skin. Do not call your children fat or ugly and do not use those adjectives on yourself as well. Do not send negative messages to your kids about the way they look.

You can show them good eating and exercising habits and your kids will learn from him. It will not only help you to feel good and look better but it will also help your children to feel more comfortable about themselves.

Improve blood circulation in your legs with these simple steps

Aug 18, 2021

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Do you know that the shape of your hips or belly can affect the health of your legs?

One scientific study found that during extended travel apple-shaped men and pear-shaped women may have an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis or DVT. What is it? It is a dangerous clotting condition that often starts in the legs.

DVT

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in a vein. The clot is a clump in a solid state. The clot may form in a vein located deep inside your body.

Such blood clots form in your thigh or lower leg. Sometimes they may form in other areas of your body.

DVT symptoms

We can see these symptoms in about half of the people who suffer from this condition. The most common symptoms include-

Swelling in your foot, leg or ankle. This happens on one side.
Cramping pain in the affected leg. The pain begins in the calf.
severe and unexplained pain in the foot and ankle
the affected area of skin feels warmer than the skin on the surrounding areas
the skin of the affected area may turn pale or a reddish or blueish colour

Some people may suffer from upper extremity DVT. In case of this problem, a blood clot forms in the arm. Some of the common symptoms of this problem include-

neck pain
shoulder pain
swelling in the arm or hand
weakness in the hand

DVT treatment

There are different medical treatments available for this serious medical condition. The main treatment options focus on keeping the clot from growing. There are medicines available for this problem.

There are some other things that you can do to ensure that you do not suffer from this problem and it does not start escalating.

Make some adjustments

If you suffer from poor circulation in the legs, you can use some simple and healthy strategies whenever you are sitting in a car, train or plane for a long time. This will reduce the possibility of deep vein thrombosis.

Take a break

You can get up, walk and stretch your legs every hour if it is possible. If you need to remain seated, you can do some ankle rolls. You can also point and flex your toes a few times every half-hour.

Take a drink

Drink a non-alcoholic drink such as water, tea, or something else. Dehydration increases the possibility of deep vein thrombosis and so by hydrating yourself, you are reducing the possibility of having such a problem later.

Do not smoke

You may feel like smoking when you are bored when you're traveling long-distance but smoking is not good for you because it increases the possibility of blood clots.

Remove your belt

You can remove your belt if you're sitting for a long time. Also, avoid tight clothing and do not cross your legs. These can inhibit blood flow and result in poor circulation.

Give your legs a break

You can give your legs a break by putting them up. Putting your legs up can help improve circulation in your lower limbs.

How to support a person with bipolar disorder

Mental Support

Aug 17, 2021

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People who have bipolar disorder often need to struggle with it throughout their lives. This lifelong struggle can become easier for the person suffering from it if she or he can get some support. However, supporting a person suffering from bipolar disorder is difficult.

Such a person who suffers from bipolar disorder often has to deal with ignorance, stigma, the healthcare system, doctors, insurance, and many other challenges. In that case, what a loved one can do.

What can you do to help

Bipolar disorder can overwhelm a mentally ill person and also their loved ones. If you need to support someone with bipolar disorder, you can always ask yourself what can I do to help?�

When you ask this question to the person suffering from the problem, it may mean a lot. You can ask the person suffering from it because no one knows better about what he needs than the person himself.

This is a simple question but it'll show that you care. It will also show that you will do whatever the person needs and it will show that you do not judge the person for the problem. Such a simple 6-word sentence sends a powerful message.

What else can you say

There are some other things that you can say to show your support. There are some statements that you can say to the person suffering from the problem that would show that you really care for the person. The patient will appreciate hearing the sentences.

I love and care about you and I always will.
This illness hasn't changed how I think of you or how I feel about you.
I'm here for you. I will not abandon you.

These are some simple sentences but these will work as a balm for the person who is suffering from a difficult disease.

What to do

You need to give the person emotional support by offering your support through the sentences mentioned above. Besides the emotional support, you can also do a few other things to help a person with bipolar disorder.

What can you do?

Try to learn about the bipolar disorder and the treatment options. Knowing about the problem will help you and the person more than you can imagine.
Try to respect the individuals wishes about treatment if possible
You can drive the person to and from medical appointments or pick up prescriptions
You can offer to attend appointments and take notes. This is beneficial because the person may have a hard time remembering exactly what the doctor said.
Offer to pick up groceries
Offer to make dinner sometimes
Offer to do the laundry or cleaning
Offer to check in on him from time to time and when the patient is in crisis
You can find and mental health support group for your own support and for the patient's

You can ask the person suffering from bipolar disorder about the support he or she needs. Sometimes the patient may not feel good or may feel shy about asking for help. While offering your support, only offer the support you know you can follow through on. You do not offer all the support necessary because it may not be possible for one person to do everything. You can set some limits and take care of yourself too.

The benefits of physical fitness

Aug 16, 2021

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If you want to be fit and have the best health, you need to exercise regularly. You need at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week.

However, some people find it very difficult to find time for exercising regularly. Even do they know that regular physical exercise can keep them young and healthy, their priorities may be something else.

Even when you are not exercising frequently, then also you will get some benefits from exercise. Even if you workouts every week or here and there will offer you some benefits. If you are performing just if you workouts every month, it can significantly lower some health risks including heart failure.

Even the small things count

A study was done on over 20,000 middle-aged men who reported a lack of exercise. They exercised only 1 to 3 times a month. However, it was found that these people were still 18% less likely to suffer from heart failure when compared to people who never or rarely broke a sweat.

In the study, sweat was the key. The study tracked only vigorous exercise. This type of exercise gets your body sweating.

If you're regular with your exercise and exercise at least 5 times a week, your activities can cut heart failure risk by 36%.

Exercise can be simple and yet effective

People find it difficult to exercise because they overthink. They believe that exercising means they need to exercise very hard and break a sweat while doing it. Because they overthink and make exercise seem harder than it really is, they do not find any motivation in performing regular workouts.

There are some simple ways which can help you exercise regularly and enjoyed all the benefits that physical fitness can offer.

Do not make exercise a big event

If you are thinking, warring, and feeling guilty about exercise than actually doing it, then you are not alone. Many people do that and that's why they do not exercise regularly. You can create a life that naturally includes some physical activities. Instead of thinking and worrying about exercising, you can incorporate some simple tasks which will help you move your body.

You can always turn daily chores into exercise with some simple ideas. Turn off your TV remote, stop using the electric blender, do not use the garage door opener, to not use the snowblower. When you perform the tasks manually, you need to get moving and use your hands and feet, and body.

You can also make exercise into a social affair. That will make exercise natural for you and after some time it will become a habit. You can start a walking club, gardening or a sports group, dance group, or exercise class. Doing it with other people will help you overcome the resistance that is stopping you from performing workouts regularly and it will also motivate you to keep going.

You can also avoid using your card to go to nearby places. You can go to the store on your foot or you can take your bicycle. The same rule applies when you go to the dry cleaners or the neighbor's house.

Choose the right time

Choose the right time to exercise for yourself. Some people believe that psychologically the best time to exercise is in the morning and so many people do it in the morning itself. However, if your time does not permit exercising in the morning or you like to exercise in the afternoon or evening, you can always do so.

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