helph67

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I'm not a health professional but am proactive regarding my own health having acquired knowledge over many years. Have decades of experience of life, coding and computers.

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Comment · 2 months ago

"Vopt is a well-known, safe, and fast defragger for Windows. Previously shareware the author has provided a free serial number for everyone before he passed away." https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/vopt.html

Comment · 2 months ago

So we don't have to share the pizza!

Comment · 2 months ago

Quoted from https://scitechdaily.com/study-finds-vitamin-d3-important-fo...

“We have shown that vitamin D3 appears to stimulate the type I interferon signaling system in the body – a key part of the immune system that provides a first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. Thus, a healthy vitamin D3 status may help prevent viruses and bacteria from gaining a foothold in the body."

“Our study suggests that it is important that people take a vitamin D3 supplement, or suitably fortified foods, especially in the winter months.”

Comment · 5 months ago

"Magnesium for sleep: What you need to know about its benefits" https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/magnesium-for-sle...

Comment · 7 months ago

Another excellent (paperback) book is `Faraday - The Life' by James Hamilton 465 pages Harper Collins publishers

Comment · 7 months ago

There is evidence that regular exercise can help delay cancer growth also reducing sugar input may also be beneficial. https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/rob-newton-why-people...

Comment · 7 months ago

On warmer days you could swap doing the washing for food preparation!

Comment · 8 months ago

Apparently all herbal teas don't contain caffeine. https://teaperfectionist.com/herbal-tea-benefits/

Comment · 9 months ago

"Overall, mice and humans share virtually the same set of genes. Almost every gene found in one species so far has been found in a closely related form in the other. Of the approximately 4,000 genes that have been studied, less than 10 are found in one species but not in the other." https://www.genome.gov/10001345/importance-of-mouse-genome

Comment · 9 months ago

Perhaps too much red meat and not enough fiber? "But foods with fiber can have other good effects as well. They can help you stay at a healthy weight and lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer" https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...

Comment · 9 months ago

"A professor at the Institute for Work and Health found that people who stand throughout the day at their jobs have a 2.2 times higher risk of developing heart disease than those people who sit during the day." https://www.ergolink.com.au/blog/standing-vs-sitting-at-a-de...

Comment · 9 months ago

Research confirms a wider variety of gut contents provides better health... "By increasing the variety of your diet, you can improve your gut health and overall well being" (and) "A diet rich in these foods helps maintain microbiome diversity and can reduce the risk of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease"

https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/industry-insights...

Comment · 10 months ago

For those wishing to delay the inevitable... "Large observational prospective epidemiological studies with adequate control of confounding and two large randomized trials support the benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of major chronic disease, and improve quality of life and well-being." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5902736/

Comment · 10 months ago

I'm aware of the importance of wearing a hat (with a brim) when in sunlight, to protect scalp and ears from UV radiation. "Researchers think the three primary types of skin cancer -- melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- are mostly caused by too much time in the sun. So it’s very important to use sunscreen or cover up if you’re going to be outside longer than 15 minutes or so." https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-sunlight-he...

Comment · 10 months ago

Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may help. "Research suggests that free radical molecules can add to the risk of health issues linked to aging. Some examples are heart disease, age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease and cancer." https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...