Chiapas state, Mexico
Aerial view of Honduran migrants onboard a truck as they take part in a caravan heading to the US, in the outskirts of Tapachula, on their way to Huixtla, Chiapas state, Mexico, on Oct. 22.
London, Britain
Pepper the robot meets Eurostar customers at St Pancras International station in London, England. Pepper will be available to entertain customers, offering information about their journey before departure on Oct. 23.
A Honduran migrant protects his child after fellow migrants, part of a caravan trying to reach the U.S., stormed a border checkpoint in Guatemala, in Ciudad Hidalgo
A Honduran migrant protects his child after fellow migrants, part of a caravan trying to reach the U.S., stormed a border checkpoint in Guatemala, in Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico October 19, 2018.
People walk in a field of fireweed, or Kochia scoparia, at the Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka
People walk in a field of fireweed, or kochia scoparia, at the Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Japan, October 22, 2018. Fireweed is a grass bush that takes on a bright red color in autumn.
Sun rises as spider webs blanket bushes at the banks of Lake Vistonida
The sun rises as spider webs blanket bushes at the banks of Lake Vistonida, Greece, October 19, 2018.
One such external indicator is diagonal creases on the earlobes — known as Frank’s sign, named after Sanders Frank, an American doctor who first described the sign. Studies have shown that there is an association with the visible external crease on the earlobe and increased risk of atherosclerosis, a disease where plaque builds up inside your arteries.
Over 40 studies have demonstrated an association between this feature of the ear and an increased risk of atherosclerosis. It is not clear what the cause of the association is, but some have postulated that it is to do with a shared embryological origin. Most recently, it has been seen that these creases are also implicated in cerebrovascular disease — disease of the blood vessels in the brain.
Another external indicator of heart issues is yellow, fatty bumps — known clinically as “xanthomas” — that can appear on the elbows, knees, buttocks or eyelids. The bumps themselves are harmless, but they can be a sign of bigger problems.
Xanthomas are most commonly seen in people with a genetic disease called familial hypercholesterolemia. People with this condition have exceptionally high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — so-called “bad cholesterol”. The levels of this cholesterol are so high they become deposited in the skin. Unfortunately, these fatty deposits are also laid down in arteries that supply the heart.
The mechanism that causes these fatty deposits in tissues is understood and it holds an iconic place in medicine as it led to the development of one of the blockbuster group of drugs that reduce cholesterol: statins.
A phenomenon known as digital clubbing may also be a sign that all is not well with your heart. This is where the fingernails change shape, becoming thicker and wider, due to more tissue being produced. The change is usually painless and happens on both hands.
The reason this change indicates heart issues is because oxygenated blood is not reaching the fingers properly and so the cells produce a “factor” that promotes growth to try and rectify the issue.
Clubbing of the fingers is the oldest known medical symptom. It was first described by Hippocrates in the fifth-century BC. This is why clubbed fingers are sometimes known as Hippocratic fingers.
Fat deposits may also be seen in the eye, as a grey ring around the outside of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. This so-called “arcus senilis”, starts at the top and bottom of the iris before progressing to form a complete ring. It doesn’t interfere with vision.
About 45% of people over the age of 40 have this fatty halo around their iris, rising to about 70% of people over the age of 60. The presence of this fatty ring has been shown to be associated with some of the risk factors for coronary heart disease.
The state of your oral health can also be a good predictor of the state of your cardiovascular health. The mouth is full of bacteria, both good and bad. The “bad” bacteria can enter the bloodstream from the mouth and cause inflammation in the blood vessels, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Studies have shown that tooth loss and inflamed gums (periodontitis) are markers of heart disease.
Another health indicator from the mouth is the colour of your lips. The lips are usually red, but they can take on a bluish colour (cyanosis) in people with heart problems, due to the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygenated blood to tissues.
Of course, people also get blue lips if they are extremely cold or have been at a high altitude. In this case, blue lips are probably just due to a temporary lack of oxygen and will resolve quite quickly.
In fact, the other five symptoms — mentioned above — can also have a benign cause. But if you are worried or in doubt, you should contact your GP or other healthcare professional for an expert opinion.
Adam Taylor is director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre and a senior lecturer at Lancaster University.
© ARZTSAMUI/Shutterstock close up of arcus senilis during ophthalmic examination.
Xanthomas are most commonly seen in people with a genetic disease called familial hypercholesterolemia. People with this condition have exceptionally high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — so-called “bad cholesterol”. The levels of this cholesterol are so high they become deposited in the skin. Unfortunately, these fatty deposits are also laid down in arteries that supply the heart.
The mechanism that causes these fatty deposits in tissues is understood and it holds an iconic place in medicine as it led to the development of one of the blockbuster group of drugs that reduce cholesterol: statins.
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“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.”
― Johnny Carson
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man·i·fes·ta·tion
[ˌmanəfəˈstāSH(ə)n, ˌmanəˌfesˈtāSH(ə)n]NOUN
manifestations (plural noun)
an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.
“the first obvious manifestations of global warming”
the action or fact of showing an abstract idea.
“the manifestation of anxiety over the upcoming exams”
synonyms:
display · demonstration · showing · show · exhibition · presentation · indication · illustration · exemplification · exposition · disclosure · declaration · expression · profession
a symptom or sign of an ailment.
“a characteristic manifestation of Lyme disease”
synonyms:
sign · indication · evidence · proof · token · symptom · testimony · substantiation · mark · symbol · reflection · example · instance
a version or incarnation of something or someone.
“Purity and Innocence and Young Love in all their gentle manifestations”
an appearance of a ghost or spirit.
synonyms:
apparition · appearance · materialization · visitationORIGIN
late Middle English: from late Latin manifestatio(n-), from the verb manifestare ‘make public’.
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I believe that all people bring something to this melting pot, we call the world.
Some are full of CHARM, with them comes a feeling of pleasantness. Some are rather “SALTY” meaning they are more likely to be sassy and brazen with the things they say. That is okay though, because we would not want everyone to be like cookie cut-outs, where everything is the same, now would we? You also have those people who come from a different CLASS of economical measure, than you do. Not everyone can be rolling in the cash. Some people fight to save what they can up for hard times, while you could have another class of folks that never save a dime for the long haul. Some suffer without the needed money they so desperately need and that is sad to see. It is just fact that not all of us can be “well off”.
You have people also that you meet in life that are “take CHARGE” kind of people. They do not wait around for the others around them to do something, They just jump into a situation or circumstance and get busy doing what needs to be done. Their consistent nature will RESONATE in the heads of those that witness their “get up and go” attitudes and hopefully something of that will rub off on another person. Eventually that type of effort will SINK in another person’s mindset. It is like a trickle down effect. Like a COIL that can spring back and forth never giving under pressure, people resemble that more often than not, especially when they have good examples around them. The same though, also can be said of bad examples.
As Electricity can be dispersed to various places, so can the actions and words of a human race. Like a NEEDLE in a haystack, we all have somethings we hide from others. That is okay, somethings are best to be kept to ourselves. We have the ability to PICK and choose what we bring to the table. This SITE at WordPress allows some of that to happen, just by allowing people to express whatever it is they want.
Like a contagious WAVE we all affect each other in one way shape or form. Let us make it a good effect and let us be kind and understanding to one another.
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