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Despite societal changes that occur in every generation, the biological processes through which we age remain the same. The development from infancy through childhood, the hormonal changes in puberty, and the slowdown of the body as we grow into middle age and our senior years are all familiar ground for...

The concept of being healthy encompasses many forms, as the definition of health covers the state of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Maintaining good health encompasses various aspects, including your dietary habits, physical activity levels, and social interactions with others. All aspects of health connect to one another in...

For all the tasks our bodies do that we directly control, like walking down a street, driving a car, or typing a letter, there are numerous things we do autonomically, actions we do all the time without conscious thought. This includes many basic things our bodies need to live, such...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic illness that develops from becoming hyperglycemic, reaching a point where the levels of blood glucose (blood sugar) are too high to be regulated appropriately and causing complications in most organs of the body over time. Estimates show that as many as 589 million people...

The human brain is often considered an amazing machine, despite being far more complex and efficient than any computer could dream of being. Technology is constantly behind this essential organ, this mass of tissue, fats, and 100,000 miles of blood vessels. It’s the only thing capable of self-reflection, runs on...

High blood pressure doesn’t always come with symptoms, but it can quietly strain your heart and blood vessels. High blood pressure raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues.  The good news is you can take control of your blood pressure by starting with small, steady...