At last Ican use this blog ...Hi everydody .
        I am very  happy with this class because we can search more information about the themes we discus in  class: By the way last class topic was longevity ,it was very interesting because now people live longer and most of them are healthier than decades before .My mother, Gloria is 78years old and she looks like 50, she does not exercise or eats low calories food eventhough she looks great. I always asks her what is her secret of her wellderly and she always tells me the same.:

 1_Be in peace with God
2_ Always pray in the morning
3_Have faith
4_And be grateful
      

I think the correct use the Internet help many people to know different things and find out information immediately.For instance, my son uses the Internet on a daily basis to do his homework.In my case for
example, when i began to surf the net, i feel fulfillment because i can establish an interesting relationship
with other culture and i can get the latest information.

i think older people in dominican republic suffer too many problem like discrimination, abandoned, and so many other issues. Older people always have something to give us or something  good to offer, if you can  life until 80 or 90 years it is a gift.

Old people. Live longer

I found this site very interesting according to the topic we are discusing these two weeks about centenarians and living longer, so here you can see 25 tips to live longer.

25 ways to live longer

BY KAREN WILLIAMSON

Life expectancy is rising steadily every year, with women living up to 79.9, on average, and men 75. Set your expectations higher with our guide to holding back the year.

Get laughing

A good laugh is like a mini-workout - 100 to 200 laughs are equivalent to ten minutes of jogging or rowing, says US cardiologist, Dr William Fry. Research also shows that it lowers levels of stress hormones, and heightens the activity of the body's natural defensive killer cells and antibodies.

Move to France

A report by the World Health Organisation found that the French outlive the British. They come third in the world rankings, compared to the UK at 14th. And better diet appears to be the deciding factor. French people tend to eat more fresh food, shop every day at local markets and rely less on convenience food than we do.

Go to bed later

Sleeping more than eight hours a night may reduce your life expectancy. A study in the Archives of General Psychiatry, US, found that people who get only six to seven hours sleep a night live longer. People who sleep eight hours or more, or less than four hours, a night were shown to have a significantly higher death rate.

Make your marriage work

Being happily married for a long time leads to greater life expectancy for men and women. However, divorcing then remarrying actually increases the risk of dying prematurely, says a study in Health Psychology Journal.

Walk, run, jump

Fit women have a 40 per cent less chance of developing coronary heart disease than those who don't exercise regularly, says Dr Ken Cooper of the Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research, US. He also found that people in the lower 20 per cent of fitness were three times more likely to die prematurely than the fittest group.

Have sex

Couples with a healthy sex life can look up to seven years younger than those who don't, according to a study by Dr David Weeks at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This is because sex reduces stress, leads to greater contentment and better sleep.

Live in the country

People living in rural areas have a higher life expectancy than those living in cities. Women living in west Somerset, for instance, live an average of 84 years, while those in Manchester live only 76, according to the Office for National Statistics. And a study from the Tokyo Medical and Dental School found that pensioners in cities who live near green open spaces tend to live much longer than those stuck in the concrete jungle.

Watch your weight

Overeating is one of the main causes of ageing and increases the risk of heart disease and cancers of the colon, womb, gall bladder, ovaries and breast. The British Heart Foundation says, coronary heart disease causes 270,000 heart attacks each year, and of these 28,000 are attributable to obesity.

Have lots of children

A study in Psychology of Ageing found that the more children women have, the greater their life expectancy. This could be because of the increased contact with and support from their children and grandchildren, as they get older.

Learn to play piano

Brain cells work together, so learning new skills improves your brain function generally. 'Whatever your age, ongoing mental stimulation will keep your brain building new spines on the dendrites of your brain cells,' says Dr Thomas Crook, author of The Memory Cure.

Look on the bright side

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the US found that optimistic people live about 12 years longer than pessimistic ones. Pessimists are more prone to viral illnesses, such as colds and flu. They are also less likely to carry out the essential self-examinations that detect breast or skin cancer, while positive thinkers are more likely to take health advice, say the researchers.

Never smoke again

The earlier you give up the better. Because the damage caused by smoking is cumulative, the longer a person smokes the greater the risk of developing a smoking-related disease, such as lung cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some 120,000 deaths a year are attributable to smoking, says anti-smoking lobby group, Ash.

Get on with your mother

A study by the Harvard Medical School found that 91 per cent of people who weren't close to their mothers developed a serious disease - high blood pressure, alcoholism and heart disease - by midlife. Only 45 per cent of participants who said they had close relationships with their mothers developed these serious illnesses.

Keep taking exams

The more qualifications you have, the higher your life expectancy, according to research at the University of Arkansas. The less well-educated are more likely to smoke, which increases the risk of heart disease and cancer, and they are more likely to work in jobs with a high risk of injury, say the researchers.

Examine your breasts

Get to know how your breasts normally feel and look, and report any changes, such as a lump, dimpling, unusual pain or discharge to your GP. The best time to do it is a week after your period. Remember that over nine out of ten lumps are benign, and many breast cancers are curable if they're caught early enough.

Have regular smears

You'll usually be called once every three or five years for a smear test, but if you've moved house you may slip through the net, so make sure your GP has your latest address. Cervical screening probably prevents 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, says The Institute of Public Health.

Enjoy chocolate

Research from the Harvard School of Public Health found that people who eat a moderate amount of chocolate live longer than those who eat sweets three or more times a week, and those who never touch sweets. Chocolate contains chemicals called phenols, which are thought to protect against heart disease and cancer.

Find God

Going to church increases life expectancy, according to a study in the International Journal for Psychiatry and Medicine. It's particularly good at helping people's stress and emotional problems, and seems to protect against diseases such as heart, respiratory or digestive problems.

Join a bridge club

As you get older, playing games or going shopping could be just as good for your health as physical exercise, according to a Harvard University study. The key to good health, conclude the researchers, is doing what you enjoy and feeling good about yourself.

Cancer-proof your diet

About 40 per cent of cancers are diet related, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day to reduce your risk of cancer of the lung, digestive tract, bowel, bladder and breast.

Enjoy a cuppa

Green and ordinary black tea pack the same amount of antioxidants and have equal benefits. Harvard researchers found that drinking one cup of black tea a day cuts heart disease risk dramatically. And scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre found that drinking tea boosts the survival rate, following a heart attack, by 28 per cent.

Don't take work home

This can be a sign that you feel unable to cope, which can raise stress. According to research from Johns Hopkins University, in the US, stressed people are 20 times more likely to develop heart disease. Prolonged tension also depletes the immune system and robs the body of its antioxidant store, thought to help prevent premature ageing.

Learn to relax

Try a relaxation technique such as yoga or meditation, both of which are proven to help alleviate stress. Relaxation reduces blood pressure and helps reduce stress-related conditions such as depression.

Check your bowels

If you experience any dramatic change in bowel habits - such as an unexplained increase in constipation, or increased looseness or passing blood - you should see a doctor immediately. At worst it could be bowel cancer, which is often discovered too late, after it's already spread.

Get a pet

Families who own a dog or cat are less stressed and visit their doctors less often than those who don't, say scientists from Cambridge University. Pets make you feel optimistic and relaxed, which lowers your blood pressure. Dogs give best results, but even a goldfish in a bowl works.

internet addiction

I ' m going to try to spend less time on internet and spend more time improving my english.

Internet Addiction

The internet is a tool for me , where we have access to a variety of information, is the perfect way to communicate while working.

In some cases the Internet can be dangerous to humans, as the way it is used, scientists and specialists have identified a number of activities that initiate this addiction.

The internet addiction is a category that groups together a number of related disorders, including:

1. - Compulsive online activities

2. - Cyber​​-sex addiction

3. - Addiction to cyber-romances

4. - Computer addiction

Addiction to online activities includes compulsive: auctions, web browsing, online gaming.

The obsession with programming, computer games and the compulsive pursuit of sex and dysfunctional relationships through the Internet, are part of this syndrome.

The abandonment of the family and / or social neglect of job duties, and the deterioration of mental and physical health as a result of the investment of energy and time spent on Internet addiction, are characteristic of this disorder.

The reasons that lead us to become dependent are varied and sometimes are not aware that they exist. Loneliness, insecurity, emotional problems, work, boredom, lack of other activities, mental disorders such as depression, neurosis complex or are just some of the many causes of addiction, not only the Internet but also to alcohol and  drugs .

Internet addiction

What is Internet addiction or computer addiction?

Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction, or internet addiction disorder (IAD), covers a variety of impulse-control problems, including: 

• Cybersex Addiction – compulsive use of Internet pornography, adult chat rooms, or adult fantasy role-play sites impacting negatively on real-life intimate relationships.
• Cyber-Relationship Addiction – addiction to social networking, chat rooms, and messaging to the point where virtual, online friends become more important than real-life relationships with family and friends.
• Net Compulsions – such as compulsive online gaming, gambling, stock trading, or compulsive use of online auction sites such as eBay, often resulting in financial and job-related problems. 
• Information Overload – compulsive web surfing or database searching, leading to lower work productivity and less social interaction with family and friends.
• Computer Addiction – obsessive playing of off-line computer games, such as Solitaire or Minesweeper, or obsessive computer programming.

The most common of these Internet addictions are cybersex, online gambling, and cyber-relationship addiction.

Healthy vs. unhealthy Internet use

The Internet provides a constant, ever-changing source of information and entertainment, and can be accessed from most smart phones as well as tablets, laptops, and computers. Email, blogs, social networks, and message boards allow for both public and anonymous communication about any topic. But how much is too much Internet usage?

Each person’s Internet use is different. You might need to use the Internet extensively for your work, for example, or you might rely heavily on social networking sites to keep in touch with faraway family and friends. Spending a lot of time online only becomes a problem when it absorbs too much of your time, causing you to neglect your relationships, your work, school, or other important things in your life. If you keep repeating compulsive Internet behavior despite the negative consequences in your offline life, then it’s time to strike a new balance.

Internet addiction test

In the following site we can find a test to know if we are addicted to the internet.

http://www.netaddiction.com/index.php?option=com_bfquiz&view=onepage&catid=46&Itemid=106