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Can rabies be cured?
Once a rabies infection is established, there's no effective treatment. Though a small number of people have survived rabies, the disease usually causes death. For that reason, if you think you've been exposed to rabies, you must get a series of shots to prevent the infection from taking hold.

What if I miss a rabies shot?
If you have not yet received the vaccine and were exposed to the rabies virus, you will need a total of 5 doses on 5 different days within a 1-month period. You will also receive a shot of rabies immune globulin. In order for the rabies vaccine to work properly, it is very important that you do not miss any doses.

Where is rabies not found?
Rabies is a rare but very serious infection of the brain and nerves. It's usually caught from the bite or scratch of an infected animal, most often a dog. Rabies is found throughout the world, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. It's not found in the UK, except in a small number of wild bats.

Can a cat scratch cause rabies?
While you get infected with rabies when bitten by an infected dog or cat, it can be just as fatal when a rabid dog or cat with saliva-infested nails—say, one that has been licking its paws— scratches a human. Although it is highly unlikely to contract rabies from a scratch, it can still happen.

How close are we to curing rabies?
Thankfully, there's some good news — research is underway to find effective treatments for rabies infections. There are promising medications — such as favipiravir and bufotenine — which have shown potential effectiveness in animal studies. But it's still not known whether these will work to treat rabies in people.

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Retired Staff Sgt. Johnny "Joey" Jones recounts the harrowing day in which he lost both of his legs in an unexpected IED explosion in Afghanistan. Join Jones as he reflects on his time as a United States Marine EOD technician and experience the infectious positivity that has been capturing the hearts of so many who hear his story.

Twelve years ago this week I was lying on a foreign battlefield in the rural Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

Just moments before I had rendered safe or disarmed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or “homemade bomb” and was talking to the Marine providing security for me, Cpl. Daniel Greer.

In the blink of an eye, my life, Daniel’s life and the lives of those we love changed forever.

As I put my helmet and ballistic glasses back on to move towards my patrol, I took a step with my right foot away from a short wall I was leaning against.

My foot landed on a buried IED, activating it and sending me cartwheeling through the air, conscious and without legs.

I landed on my back.

As the dust settled I could tell my legs were gone, just past them, I could see Cpl. Greer lying on his stomach, motionless.

I reach up to my left shoulder for a tourniquet with my right hand but my forearm was severed and my hand lay limp in my lap.

My left arm was under me and I could feel it.

As my body went into shock I realized my efforts should be directed at helping the Marines coming to retrieve us.

The rest of that day is blurry at best. -- I’ve been told some details but that’s all the memories I have.

That day, August 6th, 2010, isn’t the day I lost my legs, it’s the day I lived. It's my “Alive Day.”

Now looking back a full decade since that day I have to acknowledge some hard truths.

First, Cpl. Greer didn’t survive that bomb.

I might’ve done something different and he’d still be here but war is ruthless, indiscriminate and final. There are no second chances, looking backs or better next times.

It's just life and death and what’s left.

Secondly, I’ll never have legs again. I’ll always feel the indescribable pain of nerves pulsing trying to find a piece of me that’s no long there.

The throbbing aching of skin and bone grinding against my prosthetics and the unrelenting frustration of needing a helping hand for the most basic of tasks.

Lastly, the pain and emotional toll that day took on my fellow Marines, our families and friends is a difficult burden to bear.

Yet, these truths, as painful and negative as they are, aren’t without positive outcomes and blessing.

Yes, Cpl. Greer died that day but now I owe it to him to live a full and good life. To pay his sacrifice forward and see his legacy fulfilled.

His widow is now my dear friend. His son is a sprouting young man who is the same age as mine.

According to health definition, if you have an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal, then you are suffering with Phobia.
Arachnophobia affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men.
The symptoms are, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, trembling and nausea. These symptoms would justify the term phobia.
Well, I know I hate spiders, but usually only if in a confined space, and before I can relax I must somehow remove it. It amazes me how some people pick them up and deposit them outside
Why I have this hatred of the creatures puzzles me. I can only think it is some justifiable fear from when we evolved and had dangerous experiences with poisonous varieties, which still exist.
Heights bother me, and can only think that this is a safety device to warn me of danger. Why doesn't everyone have this fear?
What fears, if any do you have?

I once had an old timer dentist tell me, he told me that cavities start from in between the teeth. He said, that is why flossing is so important.

I just had my latest check up and cleaning. Many times when I have went in, I have the hygentist ask me what I do with my teeth. I tell them floss once a day, brush once a day, and use a whitening mouthwash. They are always impressed.

I never learned that cavities start in between the teeth...I thought that was very useful information.

Happy Saturday to all.

It is mental/emotional, physical, and spiritual trauma/distress manifesting in the behavior..result....
Depression.

Does untreated depression cause brain damage?
The evidence affirms that depression truly is a biologically based disorder of the brain, and left unchecked, it may run a degenerative course that damages brain tissue in ways similar to other neurodegenerative diseases.

Who is at highest risk for depression?
Major depression is most likely to affect people between the ages of 45 and 65. “People in middle age are at the top of the bell curve for depression, but the people at each end of the curve, the very young and very old, may be at higher risk for severe depression,”.

What can happen if you don't treat depression?
Untreated clinical depression is a serious problem. Untreated depression increases the chance of risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol addiction. It also can ruin relationships, cause problems at work, and make it difficult to overcome serious illnesses.

the main reason of depression?
There's no single cause of depression. It can occur for a variety of reasons and it has many different triggers. For some people, an upsetting or stressful life event, such as bereavement, divorce, illness, redundancy and job or money worries, can be the cause. Different causes can often combine to trigger depression.



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Does loneliness invite low BP?
Are women more prone to low BP than men?

Yes, they are. If you help someone through a charitable act, such as giving a poor person money or buying them food, you would normally feel good from performing those kind of acts. The only reason you make those gestures is to satisfy your own mental needs and increase your well being.
Of course the person receiving the act of kindness would also benefit, but if there was no mental reward yourself, would you still have performed the act of kindness?

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About a month ago Rudy Giuliani claimed he was attacked while campaigning for his son inside a ShopRite store.
Security video revealed it was a tap on the back and nothing in comparison to what Rudy stated to the police and continued to support in some social media and video chats.

About a week later someone who was supporting Rudy as to the extent of his injury and stated he needed to undergo surgery to have a stent procedure.

I've heard nothing since.
That sounds like a trumped up B.S. story and I'm curious if anyone has heard more about Rudy and stents.

The only 'injury' he sustained was being called a scumbag!

Today, I had a 3pm meeting with a client
We met inside his car. For lymphatic drainage massage, consultation, career coaching & progress report. It's been a month of communication by messenger.
I got my professional fee & a gift(good will). He bought in Singapore city. I love the perfume & tea. Also my professional fee. Yehey!!! What makes you happy during weekends?

Long story short: My cholesterol is too high, which means I will have to change my diet, as I suspected. That means limit my intake of sugar, cut down on the fat and generally be a healthier person. Maybe get rid of some of my weight will help as well.

So what now? Well.. Now I will have to revisit what I eat. Luckily I have a brand new cook book, which contains a LOT of healthy food, so I'm gonna have a look in that. I want to make food that is both filling and tasty, which hopefully will be easy to make. Cooking in general is pretty easy, if you know what you are doing.. Anyway..

Lower my cholesterol is my immediate goal, and I will do whatever it takes to get it done!