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Researchers have discovered a reason why our DNA is not being repaired as we age. Research further illuminating the mechanisms of impaired DNA damage repair associated with aging has recently been published in the journal Aging. DNA damage repair is reduced as we age  While we have multiple mechanisms for repairing genomic damage, one type […]

Could increased lifespans lead to a lack of resources? The discussion of increased lifespans through medical and technological methods of addressing the various processes of aging raises the concern that this could lead to a lack of resources and result in conflict and suffering. The argument suggests that we will run out of resources if we develop the technology […]

We take a look at the drug metformin, which is popular with biohackers. We take a look at this diabetic drug that some researchers think may slow down aging. What is metformin? Metformin is a prescription drug and is available as a tablet or an oral solution. It is a commonly used first-line medication for […]

Meningitis treatment Bacterial meningitis It is essential to treat acute bacterial meningitis immediately. To do so, doctors prescribe intravenous antibiotics and, in some cases, corticosteroids. This treatment helps ensure the patient’s recovery and decreases the risk of developing complications like seizures and brain swelling. The antibiotics used to treat bacterial meningitis depend on the type […]

Sciatica treatment Most cases of sciatica can be reduced spontaneously over the course of a few weeks to months if the cause is lumbar disc herniation. Conservative sciatica treatment is usually recommended for the first six to eight weeks. Some of the typical conservative measures for sciatica pain treatment include medicines, physical therapy, and steroid […]

The health benefits of the cold therapy have long been touted by mankind, including Hippocrates claiming it cured lethargy and Thomas Jefferson bathing his feet in cold water every morning for decades to maintain good health [1]. This view is still prevalent in modern times, including cold morning showers, swimming in the open water, ice […]

Arthritis treatment The primary focus in most arthritis treatments is always to reduce the pain you are feeling and slowly return the movement back to the body parts affected, and prevent further damage to the joints in your body. The arthritis treatment involved is always conservative methods, meaning if the joints and bones can be […]

Fibromyalgia symptoms So, what are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? The primary symptoms of fibromyalgia are: widespread and chronic pain (lasting more than three months) fatigue sleep disturbance increased pain in response to touch Some people may also have these symptoms of fibromyalgia: Weakness of the arms and/or legs Muscle spasms or twitching A feeling of […]

What is fibromyalgia? The definition of fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by fatigue, joint stiffness, and muscle pain that occurs in multiple areas of the body. The disorder is chronic or ongoing, but the pain is intermittent and moves to various sites. Fibromyalgia disease is often unrecognized or is misdiagnosed and is often accompanied by anxiety […]

What is sciatica? Sciatica is not actually a disease but a symptom that something abnormal occurs. Different people use it to describe different conditions. For example, some patients use this term to describe any kind of pain that starts in the lumbar or lower back region and radiates down the leg. Other people use “sciatica” to describe the condition […]