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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

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/

Have a medical condition? Currently breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know before deciding to get a vaccine. https://www.healthline.com//who-can-and-cant-safely-get-th

California expands the Covid-19 vaccine eligibility list. People over 65 are now able to get vaccinated, but the number of available doses is limited. https://www.latimes.com//california-opens-covid-vaccine-el #latimes #vaccine

January is the National Blood Donor Month. The pandemic resulted in triple cancellation in blood donations according to the American Red Cross. California Volunteers ensure donor safety amid the pandemic. Learn more about eligibility and the procedure here: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov//cov/donate-blood/

Wow, 2020 is finally coming to an end. It’s been hard to shift focus away from covid-19 this year. But these impressive breakthrough events in the health industry are worthy of the limelight. Here’s to the first Ebola treatment and weekly insulin shots. https://www.nbcnews.com//covid-19-wasn-t-only-medical-stor #healthtech #medicine #innovation2020

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

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

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

The New York Times asks medical experts to weigh in to two major questions now that the vaccine is here: Is natural immunity better than the vaccine, and do you need to get the shot if you had Covid-19? https://www.nytimes.com//health/covid-natural-immunity.html... #healthcare #vaccine #covid See more

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

Britain became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday and could be dispensing shots within days. Are you looking forward to the vaccine becoming available in the US? https://apnews.com//uk-authorizes-vaccine-emergency-use-ea... #Covid #vaccine

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

How soon will the vaccine end the pandemic? Most likely, not as soon as you expect. Along with unrealistic expectations from the public, the effective distribution of the vaccine will also have to overcome vaccine skepticism and distrust in the healthcare system.... https://www.cbsnews.com//covid-19-vaccine-breakthroughs-w/ #healthcare #vaccines #cbsnews

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

You cannot live in crisis forever. Susan Stacey, Chief Nursing Officer at the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, speaks about normalizing the reality and moving from a state of crisis to recovery. It may feel like there is little to be optimistic about, but Susan Stacey points out 8 lessons she learned from this year to carry to the next: https://www.aha.org//2020-11-19-what-covid-19-pandemic-has... American Hospital Association

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

After the successful early results of the Phase 3 clinical trial, Prizer applied for the emergency use approval from the FDA. Together with the German partner BioNTech, Pfizer is poised to have 50 million vaccines available before 2021. https://www.nbcnews.com//pfizer-apply-emergency-use-its-co... #NBCNews #pfizer #Biontech #COVID19 #vaccine

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

Identifying an acceptable level of risk for your immediate family is the key to plan your Thanksgiving. More things that you should know here: The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com//family-gatherings-thanksgiving.ht

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

More inspiring news! Moderna announced 94.5% efficacy of their coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Researchers estimate that the vaccine could become available in spring. Do you plan on getting the vaccine when it’s available? https://www.nytimes.com//16/hea/Covid-moderna-vaccine.html

"It’s ten times more damaging to our sense of thriving if we verbalize a thought than if we just think it." Adopting a neutral mindset is not always easy. But here's what Trevor Moawad, a mental conditioning coach who works primarily with elite athletes, has to say: Harvard Business Reviews Review https://hbr.org//how-to-thrive-when-everything-feels-terri... #selfhelp #positivepsychology #leadership #mentalhealth #feelbetter #personaldevelopment

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

Eli Lilly and Co's monoclonal antibody vaccine receives Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. Scientific evidence shows that the vaccine can ward off the severe symptoms in outpatients with mild and moderate Covid-19. Read more CNN https://edition.cnn.com//lilly-coronavirus-mono/index.html #antibodies #covid #vaccine

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

Covid-19 has posed numerous questions to employers over these 7 months. Employees with lingering symptoms of Covid-19 are among the recent challenges. Dr. Ken Abrams, the managing director, and chief medical officer at Deloitte, suggests looking at the lingering Covid-19 as a chronic illness. Employers need to adjust their sick-leave policies accordingly. A hybrid working schedule and wide-spread testing can be a solution. More at ABC News... https://abcnews.go.com//employers-rethinking-sick-l/story

For months, researchers have cautioned that the upcoming Covid-19 vaccines could only be about 60- 70% effective. However, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that their vaccine is showing a efficacy of 90% as phase 3 trials continue. See the full story CNN https://www.cnn.com//pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-ef/index.html

Looking for some good news? As scientists continue to research the immune response to Covid-19 a recent study by Public Health England demonstrates strong T cell immunity in patients 6 months after the illness. Find out what that really means in the article below. https://www.forbes.com//study-finds-robust-cellular-immu/... #COVID19 #health #immunity

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-/

With all its devastating impact on society, COVID-19 has managed to accelerate changes in healthcare. https://www.forbes.com//cataclysmic-innovation-how-the-p/ #healthcare #primarycare #telehealth #digitalhealth