Health Care

  Not only can blood donation save the lives of those in need of medical attention, but it also has advantages for the donor. At my high school, there was a blood drive, and I was thrilled to be able to help someone who might have saved their life—not to mention that I only had to donate a small amount of time. I am a universal donor because I am O negative. Since I'm fortunate enough to have something that is sorely needed and useful for so many people, I feel compelled to share it. The American Red Cross states that giving blood not only saves hundreds of lives annually but also enables numerous medical treatments and procedures. Giving blood can benefit individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such sickle cell disease, cancer patients, accident victims, new moms who bleed during childbirth, cancer patients, people in need of operations and transplants, and those receiving treatment.   Someone requires blood every two seconds in the United States. The fact that th...

  Long-term sitting can lead to a number of health problems, according to experts.   A recent study found that cutting back on sitting time by as little as  thirty minutes a day can reduce blood pressure . Reducing sitting time is similar to boosting physical activity and lowering blood pressure, according to researchers. It was stated that the majority of walking  hours for elderly folks are usually spent sitting. If older persons reduced their amount of time spent sitting, even by just thirty minutes a day, their blood pressure may drop. 283 people with a body mass index between 30 and 50 who were between the ages of 60 and 89 were included in the study.   The participants received: Ten health coaching sessions spread over a six-month period. A standing tabletop desk. Activity trackers were given to the participants. Goal setting for minimizing sitting time was the main emphasis of the coaching sessions. Remotely, participants completed the majority of...