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State of mind as an integral part of wellbeing. According to Dr. Kien Vuu, who specializes in human optimation and "regenerative" medicine, taking healthy emotional steps will lead us to have physically stronger lives. Read More: To Live Longer, Try This Longevity Doctor's 6 Surprising Tips | https://thebeet.com/7-surprising-things-to-do-to-live-long/... #longevity #mentalhealth #aging #cognitive See more

Changes to the lifestyle and living conditions made in the last century added another 30 years to the average lifespan. But is the age of 78 our max potential? People living in the Blue Zones prove that celebrating 100 years old is a reality. Here’s what their lives are like: https://www.henryford.com//blue-zone-solution-lifestyle-fo #longevity #aging #bluzone #health #rejuventaion #diet

As the antibiotics emerged, along with clean water, better sanitation, and learning more about the diseases a century ago, the average lifespan of an individual went from 25 to 78 in the US. With all the technology available today, could we extend the lifespan further? https://www.marketwatch.com//we-are-nearing-longevity-esca... #longevity #aging #rejuvenation #biotech

Is biotech getting closer to discovering longevity escape velocity? In simple terms, Longevity Escape Velocity is the situation where life expectancy is being extended longer than the time that is passing. In other words, your rate of aging becomes slower than the passing of time. https://www.longevity.technology/longevity-escape-velocity/ #longevity #longevitylifestyle #biotech #aging #rejuvenation

Your heart beats about 100,000 times each day. That sounds tiring. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/facts-about-the-heart/

Covid-19 shifted the mindset of in-person care only. It became imperative to provide services and reduce exposure to the virus. Forbes https://www.forbes.com//what-you-need-to-know-to-have-suc/

Despite LDL having a label as bad cholesterol, essentially, it’s a building material for our bodies to create new cells. The bad part is when you have too much. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-ldl-cholesterol-5076 #hearthealth #cholesterol

Changing lifestyle may sound like abandoning the thing you enjoy the most. But when these changes are necessary to help prevent or manage chronic conditions, following through is essential. Adding a 20-minute walk in the evening is a really good start. Here's more on how small changes can go a long way: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-h//lifestyle-changes-bp #hearthealth #wellness #longevity #wellness

What stands behind the BP numbers. When your doctor reads off your blood pressure numbers, like 120 over 80, what does that mean? Your upper number is your systolic blood pressure. If healthy, it is at 120 or below. It also serves as an indication of future cardiovascular problems. Your lower number is your diastolic blood pressure. A healthy number is usually 80 or below. ... Do I need to get my blood pressure checked? Check in with your doctor if it’s time for you to get a check-up. See more

Imagine that you can dance your way to better thinking as you get older? This research links enhanced memory and thinking to dancing. https://www.nytimes.com//w/move/exercise-aging-brains.html #aging #mind #health #wellbeing #TheNewYorkTimes

Fully vaccinated people can have small gatherings indoors with other vaccinated people but need to wear masks in public, the C.D.C. says. https://www.nytimes.com//health/covid-vaccine-cdc-guidelin #TheNewYorkTimes #COVID19 #coronavirus

A heart attack may present itself with symptoms you did not expect. Especially in women. https://www.goredforwomen.org//symptoms_of_heart_attack_in #heart #heartattack #hearthealth

A variety of foods in our diet is the intuitive way to get all the necessary nutrients for a healthy lifestyle. However, some products should never find a way to your plate. https://www.nytimes.com///well/eat/food-addiction-fat.html #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #TheNewYorkTimes

If only there was one thing that could benefit your body, mind, and soul. Well, there is one, actually. It requires little preparation and fits any schedule. The Harvard Business Review tells more here: https://hbr.org/20//dont-underestimate-the-power-of-a-walk

Epidemiologists have long warned: Covid-19 is here to stay, like flu and measles. Our best strategy as a society is to learn to coexist. https://www.wsj.com//as-vaccines-raise-hope-cold-reality-d #wallstreetjournal #COVID19

Despite having administered 2.57M of doses, California is at the bottom of the nation-wide rank for Covid-19 vaccinations per capita. Bay Area health officials said that the main problem was the inconsistent supply of doses. Now Blue Shield will oversee the process, and Kaiser is willing to help. https://www.sfchronicle.com//Bay-Area-vaccinations-steadil

A bit over a year ago, on January 21, 2020, the first Covid-19 case was registered in the US. Today, over 2 million Californians have already got their first shot of the vaccine. Still, the rollout is not going as smoothly as expected and many people in the risk group remain vulnerable. https://www.latimes.com//new-covid-vaccine-eligibility-gui #vaccines #california #covid19 #staysafe

The Covid vaccine gives hope for developing the HIV vaccine The technology behind the Covid-19 vaccines could help with developing new vaccines for HIV and other diseases: https://www.forbes.com//how-the-pandemic-set-in-motion-t/

Early data showed that wearables, namely Apple Watches, Fitbits, and Oura rings could register changes in heart rate and body temperature a few days before their users became symptomatic in most cases. Could this mean that wearables warn their users that they are going to be sick in the future? These researches think it could be a possibility.... https://www.statnews.com//oura-apple-watch-covid-wearables/ #healthcare #wellness #wearabletech

Moderna’s vaccine may get an FDA-approval as early as today. If Moderna’s vaccine gets approved after the vaccines from Pfizer and BioNtech, it could become a revolutionary step in the new genetic vaccine technology, which could be used to rapidly create vaccines for other diseases. https://www.washingtonpost.com//moderna-vaccine-found-saf/ #healthcare #vaccine #COVID19 #moderna

Vaccine or not, masks are here to stay. https://www.nytimes.com//12/08/hea/covid-vaccine-mask.html #staysafestayhealthy #wearamask

Covid-19 vaccine may become available to Americans starting next week. https://www.businessinsider.com/fda-authorize-pfizer-covid- #vaccine #COVID #staysafe

The longer you can stay healthy, the better your outcome might be if you were to become sick. More on why your contribution to flatten the curve matters is in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com//its-still-better-to-p/616919/

COVID fatigue often results in letting your guards down. Getting together with friends and family can still become a superspreader event. https://www.healthline.com//how-just-meeting-a-few-friends

Despite the pandemic, taking care of your health and regular check-ups with a doctor should remain a priority. Always. We understand if you don’t want to pay your doctor an in-person visit during these times. Luckily, there’s an alternative. Our telehealth services offer access to primary care from the comfort and safety of your home.... Simply book your appointment here: http://actionurgentcare.com/ #telehealth #telemedicine #telehealthservices #california

No-one knows what it's like when COVID-19 and flu combine into a hectic cocktail in your body. We advise you never to find out. Get a flu shot this year. More on why flu shots are essential this year Forbes https://www.forbes.com//experts-say-the-flu-vaccine-is-m/ #COVID19 #Flu

Antibodies attacking the body itself may explain why some patients experience lingering symptoms after surviving COVID-19. https://www.nytimes.com//covid-antibodies-autoimmunity.html #COVID19

The China Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that the COVID-19 virus on the frozen food packaging could lead to the infection. Does it mean frozen foods are contaminated? Probably, not. https://www.forbes.com//can-frozen-food-packaging-spread/ #COVID19

Post-COVID long haulers remain a mystery to doctors. There’s no treatment yet to alleviate the symptoms that last for months. https://www.health.harvard.edu//the-tragedy-of-the-post-co #COVID19 #health

COVID-19 displays one of its trickiest features yet. Even if an illness is asymptomatic, there’s still a possibility of heart damage and general inflammation. Forbes https://www.forbes.com//covid-19-can-cause-heart-damagee/ #COVID19 #healthcare

It takes hard work to recover from lingering damage caused by COVID-19. https://www.nytimes.com//h/Covid-lung-damage-recovery.html #COVID19

Covid rash in adults? https://www.nbcnews.com//rare-covid-19-complication-was-re #COVID19

Blood type may affect the severity of COVID-19. https://www.cnn.com//blood-group-covid-19-scn-w/index.html

Now is the time to get ready for winter and brush up on safety measures. https://www.cnn.com//hea/us-coronavirus-tuesday/index.html

Fatigue from constant hand-washing and distancing may have caused a spike in the COVID-19 cases. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org//a-grim-calculus-covid/ #Covid #staysafe

Whole-person care could be easier to deliver via telehealth. https://www.forbes.com//digital-healthcare-leaders-take-/