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Biological Age Versus Chronological Age: What Is It and Should You Worry About It?

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  Introduction Chronological age is the actual amount of time a person has been alive. This amount is measured in years, months, and days. Unlike a person’s actual age, biological age, on the other hand, reflects how well a person’s body is functioning, in comparison to their actual age, and is often used as a measure of a person’s fitness and general aging rate. Although actual age is a specific number, biological age can vary depending on various factors. These factors are such as lifestyle, environmental conditions and genetics. For example, a person who exercises regularly, while eating a healthy diet, and avoids smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, may have a biological age that is younger than their actual age, compared to other people of the same age who are diametrically opposite in behavior. Conversely, a person who engages in unhealthy behaviors may have a biological age that is older than their actual age in comparison to other people of that age, who are diametr

Garlic: To Eat or Not to Eat?

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  When it Comes to Eating Garlic Health Benefits Far Outweighs Negative Vibes   In life almost everything needs to be subjected to cost -benefit analysis. This analysis helps us to make decisions relating to what we have analyzed. There are only two decisions. Either we accept the thing and continue engaging and interacting with the it, or we reject and move on. Acceptance, more or less, is a result of benefits outweighing the costs (anything we perceive as negative). Garlic is a vegetable belonging to the Alliaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the onion family or the Allium family. This family includes other well-known plants such as onions, shallots, leeks, and chives. Some people hate garlic. They have a valid reason. Garlic does not have a nice smell. The smell of garlic is distinctive and can be quite strong. The smell of garlic can linger on the breath and skin after consumption, and it may also permeate the surrounding air. Social closeness may be compromised by

Accumulating Gas In the Body!

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 Gas can accumulate in the body through various processes, and excessive gas can lead to discomfort and health issues. Here are a few common ways gas can accumulate: 1. Swallowed air: When you eat or drink, you also swallow small amounts of air. This swallowed air can accumulate in the digestive system and contribute to gas buildup. This can happen more frequently if you eat or drink quickly, chew gum, smoke, or use a straw. 2. Digestive processes: Gas can be produced as a natural byproduct of the digestive process. When carbohydrates and certain fibers in the food you consume are not fully broken down and absorbed in the small intestine, they travel to the large intestine where bacteria break them down through fermentation. This fermentation process produces gases, such as hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide. 3. Bacterial overgrowth: Sometimes, an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the small intestine can lead to increased gas production. This condition is known as small intestinal b