Planning for the future is difficult for people living with a life-limiting illness. Clinicians, based on their experience, can offer broad estimates of survival — in days to weeks, weeks to months, or months to years. However, patients and their care partners often want greater precision when arranging or making decisions about their care. An […]
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The intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety of functions, including digesting food and protecting against specific pathogens. There are several things that can disrupt the gut microbiota, including diet, alcohol consumption, antibiotics and inflammatory bowel disease. These cause imbalances, known as “dysbiosis” which, […]
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Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos. To learn more, look at what the four stages of mesothelioma are and what to expect during each stage, including the symptoms, treatment, and life expectancy.
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We get it. Cities are cool. It’s where all the opportunities are, and it’s hard to beat the nightlife compared to living in the country. There’s always something to see and do in a city—with their museums, galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants, and… well, you get the picture. However, while those who live in rural settings […]
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While living longer is important for many people, maintaining a high quality of life into older age is also a huge factor. Here are seven ways that may help you live longer, while enjoying the time you have on this planet a little more.
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Your geographical location may have an impact on your life expectancy. WHO claims that five important factors impact a country’s life expectancy—including wealth, healthy diet, health care, violent crime (or civil unrest), and smoking and alcoholic consumption. Here’s a look at nine countries with the best average life expectancy throughout the world (in reverse order), and what they’re doing to boost longevity.
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