The first time I noticed that I was coughing and had a blocked nose was after I visited Glasgow Winter Market. I do not like cold and crowded places, but I did not want to let down an invitation, so I went, and now I am sick with the flu and coughs that worsen when I lay down to sleep.
Many people in the UK are suffering from a terrible illness during this holiday season. After their work Christmas parties, some people have said they felt completely exhausted.
Along with other bugs, a diverse range of cold and flu viruses, as well as COVID variants, are currently in circulation. While it is not unusual for a multitude of viruses to be prevalent during this season, a significant proportion of individuals have reported experiencing severe illness.
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I can't even tell you how much I love the smell of gingerbread. It's just so relaxing, and boy, oh boy, this AI artist has taken her design to the next level, and everyone on social media is loving it. Erilta Krist actually created these designs for gingerbread houses and posted them on Instagram and its blowing off. She plays with colour and makes it even more interesting with this festive period. Some features a beautiful snowy day, while others give you just a cosy inside-your-home feeling.
While she shares the holiday cheer I am hear to make you fall in love with Christmas. If you want to learn how to make a gingerbread house then you might want to check on Pinterest.
1. Lilac gingerbread house
2. Gingerbread cookies village
3. Matcha Gingerbread house #matchgingerbread
4. Snow white gingerbread house
5. Pretty Gingerbread House #gingerbreadcookies
There are five ways to determine whether or not you're ageing well, according to health experts, and it's never too young to evaluate the process. Ageing is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors, with diet and exercise having a major impact.
It takes a lifetime to lead a healthy lifestyle, but it is never too late to prioritise your wellbeing. The life expectancy in the UK is among the lowest in Europe, and it has dropped even further in the last few years, to a two-decade low of slightly under 80 years old.
Some have linked this to living conditions, jobs, poor diets, inactivity, and poverty. The statistics are even worse in the US, where the average life expectancy is only 77 years old. Men are predicted to live for a mere 74 years.
In order to help people evaluate how well they are ageing, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has created a checklist. This can help you make healthy lifestyle choices that will increase your chances of living a long and healthy life.
1. Social relationships:
There is a growing epidemic of loneliness, and studies have linked it to an increased risk of dementia and heart disease. Over one-third of adults over the age of 45 and about 25% of adults over the age of 65 report feeling lonely, according to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The US Surgeon General issued a warning in May, citing social isolation as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and dementia and characterising loneliness as a public health emergency.
Research shows that people who have strong support systems in place typically live longer, happier lives. Strong social ties can increase survival chances by 50 percent, according to a comprehensive analysis of 148 studies.
2. Exercise:
You should make an effort to exercise each and every day. Elevate your heart rate; you don't have to be panting for air or drenched in perspiration. Walking, gardening, and other low-impact activities might be examples of this.
According to the NHS, adults should strive to do:
Spend at least two days a week engaging in strengthening exercises that target all of the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). Perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise. Distribute your exercise over four to five days a week, or every day. Cut down on the amount of time you spend sitting or lying down.
Choose an enjoyable exercise routine; if you force yourself to exercise in an unpleasant way, you're unlikely to stick with it.
A healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce your chance of dying from any cause.
Did you know that according to the CDC, there are over three million Americans who are dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome? It's quite a significant number, isn't it? Let me share a story about what it's like to live with it.
When you experience bone-deep exhaustion that doesn't get better even with rest and lasts for a period of six months or longer, it could be a sign of a condition you should pay attention to. Sometimes people experience an occurrence called "brain fog." It's when you feel like your thinking is a bit cloudy. These symptoms you're experiencing are commonly associated with a condition called myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). If you're someone who experiences it, you might notice that your symptoms tend to worsen after doing simple everyday tasks, working, or engaging in any kind of physical activity.
According to a recent report from the CDC, it is estimated that around 3.3 million Americans, including individuals dealing with long-term COVID, may be experiencing a condition that can be quite challenging to diagnose. Being alone in a world where everyone seems to be doing well can make you feel isolated. When it comes to long-term illnesses, it's important to understand that they may not be diagnosed right away, and their progression may not follow a clear and linear path.
Meatballs Recipe:
1 lb ground chicken, or use ground beef, pork, or a mix
1 small shallot, peeled and minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dry thyme
½ tsp crushed red pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more
1 egg
½ c breadcrumbs
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
Soup Ingredients:
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 oz cremini mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tsp thyme
Crushed red pepper
32-ounce jar arrabbiata sauce
4 cups water or chicken broth
Pinch of sugar
1½ cups dry radiatori pasta or use farfalle
3 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ c freshly grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
Salt and pepper
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