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1) What is the function of the immune system?
The immune system is responsible for the specific defense against agents, called antigens, which are foreign or harmful to the body.

2) What is inflammation?

Inflammation is the initial response of the nonspecific defense system against attack on the body (the attacks may be caused by infectious parasites, chemical contamination, trauma, physcial agents such as heat and fire, autoimmunity, etc.). During inflammation, a series of nonspecific leukocytes present in circulation are attracted to the injury site in an attempt to destroy the harmful agents and to isolate the affected region of the tissue.

3) What is pus?

Pus is a residue of the inflammatory reaction. It contains a mixture of fragments of dead leukocytes, infectious agents (generally bacteria) and tissues.

4) What is the associaton between inflammation and fever?

In the tissue region where inflammation occurs, bacterial toxins, cytokines, prostaglandins, interleukins and endothelins are released. These substances enter into circulation and reach the central nervous system, which then commands an increase in the body temperature.

5) What cells are responsible for the production of antibodies?

The cells that produce antibodies, or rather, the cells of the humoral immune system, are B lymphocytes (B cells).

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How dangerous is asthma?

Definition
Asthma attacks all age groups but often starts in childhood. It is a disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. In an individual, they may occur from hour to hour and day to day.

This condition is due to inflammation of the air passages in the lungs and affects the sensitivity of the nerve endings in the airways so they become easily irritated. In an attack, the lining of the passages swell causing the airways to narrow and reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs.
Overview Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.
It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.

There's currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it doesn't have a big impact on your life.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of asthma are:

wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing)

breathlessness

a tight chest, which may feel like a band is tightening around it

The symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse. This is known as an asthma attack.

Read more about the symptoms of asthma.

When to see a GP

See your GP if you think you or your child may have asthma.

Several conditions can cause similar symptoms, so it's important to get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment.

Your GP will usually be able to diagnose asthma by asking about symptoms and carrying out some simple tests.

Read more about how asthma is diagnosed.
Treatments
Asthma is usually treated by using an inhaler, a small device that lets you breathe in medicines.

The main types are:

reliever inhalers - used when needed to quickly relieve asthma symptoms for a short time

preventer inhalers - used every day to prevent asthma symptoms occurring

Some people also need to take tablets.

Read more about how asthma is treated and living with asthma.

Causes and triggers

Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the breathing tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. This makes the tubes highly sensitive, so they temporarily narrow.

It may occur randomly or after exposure to a trigger. Common asthma triggers include:

allergies - to house dust mites, animal fur or pollen, for example

smoke, pollution and cold air

exercise

infections like colds or flu

Identifying and avoiding your asthma triggers can help you keep your symptoms under control.

Read more about the causes of asthma.

How long does it last?

Asthma is a long-term condition for many people, particularly if it first develops when you're an adult.

In children, it sometimes disappears or improves during the teenage years, but it can come back later in life.

The symptoms can usually be controlled with treatment. Most people will have normal, active lives, although some with more severe asthma may have ongoing problems.
Complications
Although asthma can normally be kept under control, it's still a serious condition that can cause a number of problems.

This is why it's so important to follow your treatment plan and not ignore your symptoms if they're getting worse.

Badly controlled asthma can cause problems such as:

feeling tired all the time

underperformance at or absence from work or school

stress, anxiety or depression

disruption of your work and leisure because of unplanned visits to your GP or hospital

lung infections (pneumonia)

delays in growth or puberty in children

There's also a risk of severe asthma attacks, which can be life-threatening.

Understanding asthma

Asthma means different things to different people.
https://www.asthma.com/ https://www.asthma.org.uk/

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how to protect yourself

what is HIV?

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, which is our body's natural defence against illness. The virus destroys a type of white blood cell in the immune system called a T-helper cell, and makes copies of itself inside these cells. T-helper cells are also referred to as CD4 cells. As HIV destroys more CD4 cells and makes more copies of itself, it gradually breaks down a person's immune system. This means someone living with HIV, who is not receiving treatment, will find it harder and harder to fight off infections and diseases. If HIV is left untreated, it may take up to 10 or 15 years for the immune system to be so severely damaged it can no longer defend itself at all. However, the speed HIV progresses will vary depending on age, health and background. There is no cure, but there are many medicines that fight HIV infection and lower the risk of infecting others. People who get early treatment can live with the disease for a long time. It is the virus that causes AIDS

What is AIDS?

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. As HIV grows in an infected person, it damages or kills specific immune cells, weakening the immune system and leaving the person vulnerable to infections and illnesses ranging from pneumonia to cancer. Only when someone with HIV begins to experience one or more of these conditions or loses a significant amount of immune cells are they diagnosed with AIDS.This is the last stage of HIV, when the infection is very advanced, and if left untreated will lead to death. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. AIDS is also referred to as advanced HIV infection or late-stage HIV. AIDS is a set of symptoms and illnesses that develop as a result of advanced HIV infection which has destroyed the immune system.

How do you know if you are infected?

Immediately after infection, some people may develop mild, temporary flu-like symptoms or persistently swollen glands. Even if you look and feel healthy, you may be infected. The only way to know your HIV status for sure is to be tested for HIV.The only way you can know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested. Although the virus can cause symptoms, they're not a reliable way to tell if you're infected. In fact, some people won't have any symptoms at all. So even if you don't have any of the typical signs of an infection, you should always get tested if you think you are at risk. A nyone infected with HIV can infect other people, even if they have no symptoms.

understanding the concepts of HIV and AIDS

Our opinions about this heath issue

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TYPES

This type of stress is short-term and is the most common way that stress occurs. Acute stress is often caused by thinking about the pressures of events that have recently occurred, or upcoming demands in the near future.

A person with too many commitments and poor organization can find themselves displaying episodic stress symptoms. These include a tendency to be irritable and tense, and this irritability can affect relationships. Individuals that worry too much on a constant basis can also find themselves facing this type of stress.

This is the most harmful type of stress and grinds away over a long period. Ongoing poverty, a dysfunctional family, or an unhappy marriage can cause chronic stress. It occurs when a person never sees an escape from the cause of stress and stops seeking solutions. Sometimes, it can be caused by a traumatic experience early in life.

"Many people believe that stress is a bad thing and in some cases health threatening, but I think that not all the stress that we experience throughout the life is so bad. For example, when someone is having a happy event or something exiting is happening in one's life, the emotions that you can go through, can be associated with a stressful situation, but in a positive way. Moreover, being stressed because of everyday activities and from having too many things to do, it can determine someone to organise its life, such as a to do list in order to avoid the stress. In the end, to be stressed is not a bad thing nor a good thing either, but in balance it can have good consequences." ~ Andreea Beu

"In my opinion stress is something that we face more or less since we start having responsabilities. It's true, when we are young stress seams almost absent, but as we grow up it becomes more and more difficult to cope with but not impossible. I consider that we should be really careful regarding this matter giving the fact that it can end up as a serious illness. On the other hand, not every time stress can be considered as a negative fact, as long as the factor that determines it to happen is something that has a huge emotional impact on someone in a good way. In other words, stress is something that everyone should take it very seriously and prevent it since he or she realize its presence." ~ Ana Roman

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Risk factors can be divided into two categories:

modifiable risk factors (things that people can change themselves, such as consumption of alcoholic beverages), and

fixed risk factors (things that cannot be changed, such as age and biological sex)

Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, and family history.

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Risk factors can be divided into two categories: modifiable risk factors (things that people can change themselves, such as consumption of alcoholic beverages), and fixed risk factors (things that cannot be changed, such as age and biological sex) Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, and family history.

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Turns out, they don't call it heartache for nothing

If your heart has ever been broken, then you know that debilitating feeling of your world crashing around you. Regardless of why your heart is broken, you feel that life will never be the same. And in some ways, it won't be. Whether you're going through a break up, a divorce or suffering after the loss of a loved one, grief can be devastating. You gradually heal, but the process can be a rough one.Most people recognize the emotional pain. But physical pain felt during the grieving process is no coincidence.Heartache can actually bring on physical responses ... including physical pain in your chest. This "broken heart syndrome" can be triggered by the strong emotions associated with grief, anger and anxiety.In order to protect your health - and heart - during any grieving process, you need to know how heartbreak affects your body.

4 SURPRISING WAYS HEARTBREAK AFFECTS YOUR BODY

WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS

When you're sad, depressed or lonely, you try to fill the void created by your grief. One of the most common ways people do this is with food. Think of all the movies you've seen where the depressed and broken-hearted character binges on ice cream, chocolate, pizza, pasta ... whatever comfort foods are in reach! It temporarily fills a void, but jeopardizes your health in the process and can lead to serious issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.On the opposite side, there are people who eat very little because their strong emotions result in a loss of appetite. They're not drowning in unhealthy foods, but failing to eat is just as dangerous and can also lead to serious health issues.

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HEALTHY EATING

Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it's about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and stabilizing your mood

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An important health issue

Personal Opinions

Insomnia is not a health issue that should be ignored. Many people do not think that this condition is as important as others, but in fact it is. That difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep is a problem that many of us face, but almost everyone ignore, that is going to develop into more serious health problems, both physical and mental. I believe that even though it seems like it's a minor problem, it is not and people should be more concerned and try to find more efficient solution. - Nico

Insomnia is a severe psychological condition that affects one both physically and mentally.

Sleep is one of the most important factors of life, right there, near water, food and air. How could someone endure countless, sleepless days is beyond me. And what insomnia brings within, is even more shocking. From depression and anxiety to hallucinations, one can suffer tremendously because of this condition.

Even science can't explain the phenomenon fully. How to avoid insomnia can only be speculated. So could this condition be one of the silent assassins of humanity ? I certainly think so.

Even tho it can't actually be avoided, it can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and habits. -Mara

Definiton

Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood. It may result in an increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, as well as problems focusing and learning. Insomnia can be short term, lasting for days or weeks, or long term, lasting more than a month.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia

The affected person feels as though he has not slept at all, or feels tired and unrefreshed on waking. Sleep may be disturbed, with frequent awakenings. Untimely waking in the early hours of the morning is another symptom. Other insomniacs may take a long time to get to sleep.

Many people with insomnia dread not being able to go to sleep when they want to. This causes a vicious cycle of worry-insomnia-worry. Such people may develop a fear of going to bed. 40-60% of people with insomnia have signs of depression.

Causes of acute insomnia

Stress, family or work problems, or traumatic events, may all cause insomnia in the short term.

Causes of chronic insomnia

Certain illnesses, such as depression, stroke, heartburn, Alzheimer's or arthritis.

Medications

Drugs or alcohol

Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

Disturbed sleep environment, such as other people in the bedroom who make noise or the presence of too much light.

Insomnia due to any of these causes is called secondary insomnia, and is more common. Primary insomnia is a distinct condition, but may follow chronic stress, or emotional imbalances. Some people are at higher risk for insomnia, and the risk factors include:

Old age

Female gender, especially during menopause, and pregnancy, or because of a higher incidence of sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, depression or arthritis.

Stress

Depression

Adverse life events

Economic difficulty

Long flights over several time zones.

Shift work

Prolonged work at a computer.

Treatment

Diagnosis

Insomnia is diagnosed by keeping a sleep diary, as well as by taking a medical history, and a history of lifestyle habits and medications, which may offer a cause for insomnia. A sleep test called polysomnography is useful to diagnose sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and similar sleep disorders.

Treatment

Treatment of secondary insomnia focuses on eliminating the causes, such as too much alcohol, caffeine, or exercise shortly before bedtime, and is most successful when started early. Chronic insomnia may require cognitive behavioral therapy, or medication. It is often possible to relieve acute insomnia by:

Adopting a regular bedtime routine.

Learning good sleep habits.

Practicing relaxation techniques.

Avoid tossing and turning in bed; rather, go to another room and engage in some quiet activity until you feel sleepy again.

Medications comprise prescription medicines, or over-the-counter medicines. Prescription medicines are best used over the short term, but may, however, become addictive, or cause rebound insomnia. OTC medicines such as antihistamines are commonly used as sedatives, but have unpleasant side-effects in some people.

Melatonin is a dietary supplement which induces sleep. Light therapy is also useful to set your circadian clock to bedtime.

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A right nutrition - essential for our health

What is NUTRITION?

Nutrition, nourishment, or aliment, is the supply of materials - food - required by organisms and cells to stay alive. In science and human medicine, nutrition is the science or practice of consuming and utilizing foods.

As molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics advance, nutrition has become more focused on metabolism and metabolic pathways - biochemical steps through which substances inside us are transformed from one form to another.

Nutrition also focuses on how diseases, conditions, and problems can be prevented or reduced with a healthy diet.

Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160774.php

INTERESTING NUTRITION FACTS

An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.

Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk, and the calcium is better absorbed.

Celery is the best vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium.

Kale contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration.

Lemons are considered one of the world's healthiest foods - one lemon contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver, boosts your immunity and aids in weight loss. Try adding it to a mug of warm water to kick start your day.

Eggs contain the highest quality food protein known. All parts of an egg are edible, including the shell which has a high calcium content.

The mushroom is the only non-animal natural source of vitamin D.

Source: https://www.justvitamins.co.uk/blog/some-interesting-food-facts/#.WrfDvy5ubIU

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What is a syndrome/diseases?

Disease and syndrome are some words that are hard to ignore if we are discussing health.In this flyer we are going to talk about syndromes and diseases that were discovered by people from all around the world.

A syndrome is a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.A syndrome may indicate a disease or even a combination of diseases.

A disease is an abnormality in the normal functioning of the body witch is indicated by certain symptoms triggered by a specific cause.

Syndrome is a set of symptoms occuring altogether but, a disease is an abnotmality in the normal functioning of the body.-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3N_UPYrMc

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A dangerous hobby

We all know how important sports are for our health and fitness. However, how many of us are actually aware of the dangers that professional athletes have to face whilst they are doing their jobs? In this article we will try to present to you some lesser-known aspects of the world's favourite pastime.

Sports injuries

As a sports fan I can definitely say that I've witnessed some horrific and downright shocking injuries live on TV. The hardest one to watch was that of late F1 driver, Jules Bianchi, who crashed into a tractor crane during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in 2014. Accidents can always happen and that's why athletes should never be underestimated.

I myself have gotten injured multiple times when I used to play Junior League football. I suffered concussions, pulled muscles, I struggled with exhaustion a couple of times, but the most painful injury that I had to endure was a sprained ankle. Thankfully, it didn't require any surgery and in a few weeks I was back on the pitch.

In the video featured below, you will see the 5 most common sports injuries.

(Robert Constantin)

6 of the most dangerous sports in the world

Injuries and mental health

Injuries are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be treated with little to no interruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some require more serious treatment. For some athletes, the psychological response to injury can trigger serious mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and substance use or abuse.

Honestly, I think this is the human brain's response to "losing something". Our bodies can not get used to not being able to be active, and this forces the brain to act in an unusual way. This problem is usually seen in younger athletes, but this should not discourage any children from taking up a sport.

In the video below, we compiled a list of 10 benefits of sports for young children.

(Adi Iridon)

Top 10 things you need to know about youth sports

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Benefits of practicing a sport!

What is sports?

Sport (British English) or sports (American English) includes all forms of competitive physical activity or games which,through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, for spectators.

Benefits

Organized, well-structured youth sports and on-going physical activities can provide many benefits for children and adolescents. Positive experiences that sports and an active lifestyle bring play an important role in a young person's life.

Playing a sport requires a lot of time and energy. Some people may think this would distract student-athletes from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning - skillsets that are directly relevant to class work. Also, the determination and goal-setting skills a sport requires can be transferred to the classroom.

5 Health And Fitness Myths

Myth #1: To stay in shape, you only need to work out once or twice a week.

Truth: Once or twice a week won't cut it for sustained health benefits.
Myth #2: It takes at least two weeks to get 'out of shape'.
Myth: #3: Sports drinks are the best way to re-hydrate after a workout.
Truth: In most people, muscle tissue can start to break down within a week without regular exercise.
Myth #4: Weight training is for men.
Myth #5: Puzzles and games are the best 'brain workout' around.
Truth: Most sports drinks are just sugar and water so no that healthy.

Truth: Weight training is a great way to strengthen muscles, and has nothing to do with gender. That said, women produce less testosterone on average than men do, and studies suggest that hormone plays a role in determining how we build muscle.

Truth: Plain old physical exercise seems to beat out any type of mental puzzle available, according to a wealth of recent research.

Opinions

In my opinion sport is very important in our lives. By practicing a sport you can keep your body and mind fit.Practicing sports offers numerous health benefits, which include reduced medical conditions and a better heart function.Practicing sports also enhances your quality of life by encouraging healthy habits.The result of practicing sports is good physical health, which ultimately impacts mental health. By exercising frequently and having good eating habits often lead to a better perception of your body image and self-esteem and also sports enables you to set goals and reach them, whether they are to look and feel better about yourself or become a better player and teammate. You can become a more confident person by repeating your skills during practice and learning from your mistakes.

In conclusion sport is very important for our health and mind.

Vintila Radu
Sport is essential in everybody's life. The word "Sport" comes from the Old French meaning "leisure", with the oldest definition in English from around 1300 being "anything humans find amusing or entertaining".

I strongly believe that everyone, no matter the age, the gender or the occupation should have an active sport life and we should all embrace the benefits of having this kind of life.

Firstly, sport can help us be more sociable which has an major effect on our minds. Simply by practicing you can meet new people and discuss different sport-related topics. Also if you are good enough at sport you'll be traveling in other cities or countries for special events in which you can learn different things about other nations and also socialize more.

Secondly, sport is improving your health. It can make your bones more flexible, your heart stronger and your lungs effort resistant.

In conclusion sport is good for health and should be practiced by everybody.
Alex Fortodi

Sport can help you recover after an accident.

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What is SEX?

People define sex in different ways. The word 'sex' is used to distinguish between male and female biological sex, as described in the section your body, but also describes any type of sexual activity that you have with yourself or with other people.

Here are some types of sex and sexual activities:

Touching; Kissing; Mastrubation; Sexual intercourse; Oral & Anal Sex
*Abstinence Abstinence is not a form of sex. Abstinence is when a person abstains from sex, meaning that they choose not to engage in any of the forms of sex listed above. Some people do this for religious purposes, however others abstain for health reasons.
It is important to use dual protection when having sexual intercourse; condoms to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and birth control if you are trying to prevent pregnancy.

BASICS OF CONSENT

Consent is:

Freely given -> consenting is a choice you make without pressure, manipulation, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Reversible -> anyone can change their mind about what they feel like doing, anytime. Even if you've done it before, and even if you're both naked in bed

Informed -> you can only consent to something if you have the full story. For example, if someone says they'll use a condom and then they don't, there isn't full consent

Enthusiastic -> When it comes to sex, you should only do stuff you WANT to do, not things that you feel you're expected to do

Specific -> Saying yes to one thing (like going to the bedroom to make out) doesn't mean you've said yes to others (like having sex).

CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS

Choosing not to have sex -> it provides 100 percent protection from HIV, STIs, and pregnancy.

Birth Control Pills (AKA The Pill) -> contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They work by stopping ovulation and by inhibiting the movement of sperm

Cervical Cap -> a small cap made of soft latex. A doctor "fits" a woman for a cervical cap. The woman puts spermicide (which destroys the sperm) in the cap and then places the cap up into her vagina and onto her cervi . Suction keeps the cap in place so sperm cannot enter the uterus

The male condom -> Effective condoms are made of latex or polyurethane. They prevent body fluids from mixing when two people have sex. The condom is put onto the penis before the penis comes into contact with the vagina, mouth, or anus.

The female condom ->Instead of going on the penis, female condoms go inside the vagina

Diaphragm ->A diaphragm is a latex disc a woman places into her vagina. It should be left in the vagina at least 6 hours but no more than 24 hours after intercourse. The diaphragm blocks a man's semen from entering the cervix

The Ring ->it is a small, flexible device that a woman inserts into her vagina once a month. She leaves it in place for three weeks and takes it out for the remaining week of her menstrual cycle. it releases combined hormones

The are many other types but no method of contraception gives 100% protection.The male latex condom is the only contraceptive method considered highly effective in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Birth control pills, Implant and IUDs do not protect against STD infection.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sex

Q. How painful is sex the first time?

A. It varies. For some girls, there's no pain whatsoever; for others, sex can be uncomfortable. Some girls feel discomfort when the hymen stretches or tears, which can cause a little bleeding.

Q. If I had unprotected sex but got my period since, does that mean I can't be pregnant?

A. Generally, getting your period means that you are not pregnant. However, there have been cases where women continue to have periods during entire pregnancies. If you think there is a chance you are pregnant you should talk to a doctor or take a pregnancy test.

Q. How can you tell if someone has an STD?

A. You often can't tell. A lot of STDs are asymptomatic (which means there are no symptoms), so you might not even know you have one. The only way to be 100% sure is to have an STI test and always have safe sex by using a condom. Never assume anything.

Q. If I'm on the pill, does that mean I won't get an STD?

A. No. The pill only protects you from pregnancy, not STDs.

Q. Is having too much sex bad for you?

A. No, although too much sex might leave you feeling sore. Sex is about quality not quantity. It's about being intimate with someone you care about. If this isn't how you feel about it, it might be a good idea to re-examine what sex means to you.

In my opinion sexual education should be a compulsory subject in high school because not only we're living in a modern society where there is a huge responsibility to the youth, but it can also lower abortions and STDs. Sonia Vasiliu

"Is Sex ED a necessity?" This is a question a lot of people ask or others just claim that they know everything about sex. I've even heard a lot of people saying "what is so hard in using the condom?", but sex is not only about that. It is about the action itself, about consent, STDs, contraceptives and others. Nowadays, a lot of information you see might be false because internet is full of misleading facts. So always check your sources and be open minded. Andreea Fratila

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Generalities.

Geriatrics (or geriatric medicine) focuses on eldercare

and involves preventing, diagnosing, and treating health problems in older adults.

At every age, people have particular healthcare needs. One of the medical challenges for older adults is that more than half of adults age 65 or older have 3 or more medical problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, or high blood pressure.

Geriatrics is known for its team approach to caring for older people and supporting their families and other caregivers. The geriatrics care team may include but not be limited to any or all of the following professionals:

Geriatrician

Nurse

Nurse practitioner

Physician assistant

Social worker

Consultant pharmacist

Nutritionist

Physical therapist

Occupational therapist

Speech and hearing specialist

Psychiatrist

Psychologist

Who wants to live forever?

It is a well-known fact that people have always sought the elixir of youth. Although this derives from geriatrics' main area of interest, it used to be a common preoccupation among geriatricians and gerontologists back in the 1900s. When you hear 'geriatrics', the personality that springs instantly to your mind is definitely Ana Aslan, a revered Romanian geriatrician who discovered the anti-aging effects of procaine, based on the drugs Gerovital H3 and Aslavital, which she developed.

In my view, as we grow older, preventing, identifying and later treating health-related problems represent major steps in our journey to enjoy longevity. With the passing of time, one's health condition can decay to the critical point when a medical investigation becomes more than necessary. And here those specialized in geriatrics come into play.

Therefore, I consider that this branch of medicine changes our outlook on the life stage that we fear the most: the old age. It is neither a privilege, nor a period marked by vulnerability, frailness and senility.

- Miruna Cîrstina

GERIATRICS OR SENESCENCE AS A PEACEFUL REFUGE?

In my opinion, getting the best medical care is an important part of healthy aging. Home healthcare is fast becoming an established and preferred solution in most countries, especially in those with a growing elderly population. Being given the choice, most seniors prefer to live out their years for as long as they can in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

Home caregivers are far better able to handle many routine and critical situations because they have the necessary experience and training. With the help of a caregiver, an older adult can improve the quality of their life. The aid is immediately available so there's no need to struggle with chores at home.

Thus, caregivers are trained to anticipate the needs of the old person and are ever willing to do what it takes to make life simpler.

- Alina Mihaiu

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- text preceded by HEADINGS (citing the sources)
- personal opinion on the topic (80-100 words / person)
- images
- 1 video from online sources
- 1 video made by you containing images and your VOICE-OVER and entitled "Top 10 things you need to know about..."

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