Partners for Your Health Blog

About two months ago, Dr. Othman Shemisa, president of the Ohio Medical Group Division, traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Prime Minister of Libya. Dr. Shemisa, originally from Libya, was active in arranging (with the financial help of MedWish) three large shipments of medical supplies being sent to Libyan freedom fighters last June, July and August during the North African country’s civil war. Included in the shipment was X-ray equipment, resuscitation equipment, hospital beds and various medications.

In the previous post, we discussed how elderly people can achieve a fulfilling life by learning to cope with changes and finding meaning and joy. Today, we will talk about other important aspects of healthy aging.

While maintaining a healthy body is an important part of healthy aging, it does not guarantee a happy and fulfilling life. Seniors also need to find a new sense of purpose and enthusiasm that will inspire them to live life to the fullest. There is no one healthy aging formula that works for everybody, but there are certain factors that can help all elderly people overcome the challenges they face and find true meaning and joy in their lives.

Sports injuries can occur to both competitive and recreational athletes. While some injuries are mild and will go away on their own, others can cause severe pain and even disability. There is no guarantee that you will not sustain injuries while you are playing your favorite sports, but taking preventive measures can reduce the risk significantly.

In this fast-paced and hectic world, it is common for people to feel stressed. Stress can affect your ability to perform your daily duties and strain your relationships with your family members, friends, and colleagues. Although it begins as a mental or emotional problem, it can lead to the development of physical symptoms and illnesses if it is not detected and managed promptly.

Smoking can harm almost every organ in the body and contribute to a wide range of life-threatening diseases. Here are some alarming facts that can serve as motivation for smokers to quit smoking:

Regular exercise is the key to a healthier and longer life. The effect of exercise is so powerful that you can gain additional time on earth even if you start exercising in your middle age. Research has shown that people who begin an exercise program in their middle age can reduce their risk of death by as much as 23% over the next 20 years.

A recent study has shown that eating oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits may make women less susceptible to ischemic stroke.

High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia affects 42 million Americans and 63 million Americans have borderline high cholesterol. Excessive cholesterol can lead to build up of fatty deposits in our blood vessels or plaque formation. This can also lead to coronary artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and difficulty of blood flow to lower extremities (peripheral artery disease).

Some misconceptions about eggs have kept many people from eating them. It is believed that eggs can increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk, but they also contain many nutrients that are beneficial to your health. So, should you include eggs in your diet? You will have a better idea after you learn about the dietary facts about eggs.