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ARTERIOSCLEROSIS/ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND TREATMENT

By Dr Mtonga N. Isaac - Monday, October 28, 2024

WHAT IS ARTERIOSCLEROSIS/ATHEROSCLEROSIS Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues such as penis and brain. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition commonly called hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, but the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your artery walls (plaques), which can restrict blood flow. These plaques can burst, triggering a blood clot. Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. Atherosclerosis usually is preventable and is treatable. SYMPTOMS Atherosclerosis develops gradually. Mild atherosclerosis usually doesn't have any

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING TOMATO

By Dr Mtonga N. Isaac - Saturday, October 12, 2024

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING TOMATO 🍅 Tomatoes are a nutrient-rich food that offers numerous health benefits when consumed. Here are some of the key health benefits of eating tomatoes: 1. Rich in Antioxidants : Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that protects cells from damage, reduces inflammation, and fights cancer. 2. Heart Health : Tomatoes' potassium content helps lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, strokes, and cardiac arrhythmias. 3. Cancer Prevention : Lycopene and other antioxidants in tomatoes may reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as prostate, breast, lung, and colon cancer. 4. Eye Health : Vitamin A and lycopene in tomatoes protect the eyes, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. 5. Digestive Health : Tomatoes' fiber content supports healthy digestion, preventing constipation and diverticulitis. 6. Immune System : Vitamin C in tomatoes boosts the immune system, fighting off infect

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// Reaction Button JavaScript // Get reaction buttons const reactionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.reaction-button'); // Add event listener to reaction buttons reactionButtons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener('click', () => { const reaction = button.dataset.reaction; const postID = button.dataset.postid; // Send AJAX request to update reaction count const xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); xhr.open('POST', '/reaction', true); xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'); xhr.send(`reaction=${reaction}&postID=${postID}`); // Update reaction count on page const reactionCount = document.querySelector(`.reaction-count[data-postid="${postID}"]`); reactionCount.innerHTML = parseInt(reactionCount.innerHTML) + 1; }); });

const express = require('express'); const app = express(); const bodyParser = require('body-parser'); const mongoose = require('mongoose'); mongoose.connect('mongodb://localhost/mydatabase', { useNewUrlParser: true, useUnifiedTopology: true }); const User = mongoose.model('User', { phone: String, verificationCode: String }); app.use(bodyParser.json()); app.post('/send-verification-code', (req, res) => { const { phone, countryCode } = req.body; const verificationCode = Math.floor(100000 + Math.random() * 900000); const user = new User({ phone, verificationCode }); user.save((err) => { if (err) { res.json({ success: false }); } else { // Send verification code via SMS (using Twilio or Nexmo) res.json({ success: true }); } }); }); app.post('/verify-login-code', (req, res) => { const { phone, code } = req.body; User.findOne({ phone }, (err, user) => { if (err || !user) { res.json({ success: false }); } else if (user.verificationCode === code) { res.json({ success: true }); } else { res.json({ success: false }); } }); }); app.post('/verify-signup-code', (req, res) => { const { phone, code } = req.body; User.findOne({ phone }, (err, user) => { if (err || !user) { res.json({ success: false }); } else if (user.verificationCode === code) { res.json({ success: true }); } else { res.json({ success: false }); } }); }); app.post('/send-message', (req, res) => { const { message, phone } = req.body; // Save message to database res.json({ success: true }); }); const port = 3000; app.listen(port, () => { console.log(`Server listening on port ${port}`); });

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let timeout; let longPress = false; function showOptions(event, emotion, postID) { timeout = setTimeout(() => { longPress = true; document.getElementById("reaction-options").style.display = "flex"; }, 500); } function hideOptions() { clearTimeout(timeout); if (!longPress) { reaction("like", "post123"); } longPress = false; document.getElementById("reaction-options").style.display = "none"; } function reaction(emotion, postID) { // Send AJAX request to update reaction count var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); xhr.open('POST', '/reaction', true); xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'); xhr.send('reaction=' + emotion + '&postID=' + postID); // Update reaction count on page document.getElementById(`reaction-count-${postID}`).innerHTML = parseInt(document.getElementById(`reaction-count-${postID}`).innerHTML) + 1; }

Reaction buttons

// Reaction Buttons JavaScript function reactionButton(event) { var reaction = event.target.dataset.reaction; var postID = event.target.dataset.postid; // Send AJAX request to update reaction count var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); xhr.open('POST', '/reaction', true); xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'); xhr.send('reaction=' + reaction + '&postID=' + postID); // Update reaction count on page var reactionCount = document.querySelector('.reaction-count[data-postid="' + postID + '"]'); reactionCount.innerHTML = parseInt(reactionCount.innerHTML) + 1; } // Add event listener to reaction buttons var reactionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.reaction-button'); reactionButtons.forEach(function(button) { button.addEventListener('click', reactionButton); });