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Malaria & older adults: How to avoid this life-threatening illness?

Malaria is a parasite-borne disease. Mosquitoes transmit the parasite to humans when they bite them. The malaria death rate climbed significantly with age, With 4.6% fatal cases among people over 65. People are frequently bitten by malaria-carrying insects. Therefore, elders should take measures like skilled nursing care at home .   SYMPTOMS ●        The most frequent symptoms of malaria are muscular pains, chills, high fever, and perspiration. Coughing, fatigue, feeling sick in the stomach, nausea, and sometimes diarrhea are other common symptoms of malaria and dengue among the elderly. Malaria can cause anemia and jaundice as it develops.   ●        Malaria symptoms often occur 10 days to one month after infection. Symptoms vary according to the kind of parasite. Some seniors do not feel ill for up to a year after being bitten by a mosquito. Parasites can survive in the body for many years without creating symptoms.   ●        Some parasites may remain dormant in the liver for

Including Pink Salt in Diet

Pink salt, also referred to as Pink Himalayan Salt, is made from the rock crystal of salt mined from areas in close vicinity of the Himalayan foothills. Pink salt or Pink Himalayan salt is chemically similar to table salt and contains up to 98 percent of sodium chloride. The rest, 2 percent, consists of some trace minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. The presence of the minerals gives a slight pinkish tint to the appearance and brings about the difference in taste when compared with the standard table salt. Pink salt comes with a number of health benefits which is exactly why experts recommend the inclusion of the same in the diet for all, especially seniors.   Helps in Detoxification   Pink salt contains minerals and elements including calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, etc., all of which play a significant role in aiding the natural detoxification process of the body. Moreover, pink salt also helps promote the removal of bacteria, thereby helping to maintain goo