General Health

General health is the state of well-being in which most physical and mental functions of an individual are maintained. A healthy person has a sense of well-being, a positive outlook, and a productive lifestyle. General health is a reflection of physical, mental, and social well-being. This is a very broad definition, and the concept of general health is subjective. What may be considered unhealthy by one person may be healthy for another. General health is a combination of physical, mental, and social well-being.

A Quarter of Adults Don’t Want Children — and They Are Still Happy
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A Quarter of Adults Don’t Want Children — and They Are Still Happy

For many generations, being childless often came with feelings of sadness and regret. Now, with the world becoming more populated and the cost of raising a child more expensive, many are choosing to be childfree. The word childfree first appeared sometime before 1901. Now however, being voluntarily childless or childfree is a trend that is…

Making these 4 changes can increase your lifespan, Johns Hopkins study shows
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Making these 4 changes can increase your lifespan, Johns Hopkins study shows

Most of us look forward to long, healthy lives, yet often we can be our own worst enemies when it comes to health. However, the secret to a longer life could be easier to attain, thanks to a new John Hopkins study. Although it might seem there are no real surprises in their findings, one…

Canada Declares Plastics Toxic, Paving the Way for Restrictions
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Canada Declares Plastics Toxic, Paving the Way for Restrictions

Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) plastic is now considered toxic in Canada. Following months of lobbying led by Canada’s plastic industry, the country should see serious bans on single-use plastic items. (1) Canada Declares Plastics Toxic Despite both the plastics and food industries trying to avoid the use of the word “toxic” in…

Will Smith’s Empty Barbell Squat Contains a Valuable Lesson for Men Over 50
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Will Smith’s Empty Barbell Squat Contains a Valuable Lesson for Men Over 50

Will Smith committed on his Instagram to get in the “best shape of his life” and he’s doing it right. In a recent post, the 52-year-old actor shared that he is stepping up his health and fitness for a YouTube series. But you won’t see the star working out like Thor or Superman. Not yet,…

Gall Bladder Bile Acids Help Us Feel Full
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Gall Bladder Bile Acids Help Us Feel Full

Appetite Hormones Many substances help control our appetite, but two hormones are recognized as having a major influence on regulating this process. They are ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is called the “hunger hormone” because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage. It is a gut-brain peptide thought to operate between the stomach…

Scientists Crack Code on Why Red Heads Can Tolerate Higher Levels of Pain
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Scientists Crack Code on Why Red Heads Can Tolerate Higher Levels of Pain

Did you know red heads are rumored to tolerate higher levels of pain? According to research, this is not just a rumor. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have helped demystify the rumor and prove it to be a fact. Here’s what they found. (1) Red Heads And Pain Red heads have an inactive receptor…