Health Matters (17); ANTIBIOTICS AND OUR HEALTH

Welcome to our weekly health interaction section titled, "Health Matters," where we look into all aspects of health, from physical well-being to mental wellness. It's a platform where we come together to explore important topics, share valuable insights, and learn from each other's experiences.

Each week, we focus on different health-related themes, ranging from nutrition and exercise to mental health and preventive care. We encourage meaningful participation from our audience as we believe that everyone's perspective is valuable in promoting a holistic approach to health. So, we value your input and aim to create a supportive and informative environment where everyone can benefit from shared knowledge and experiences.

So, join us on this journey as we navigate through the vast world of health, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of collective learning. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a positive impact on our well-being and those around us. Let's make every discussion count on "Health Matters".

OUR DISCUSSION THIS WEEK

PAINKILLERS

Antibiotics are like tiny superheroes in our medicine cabinet that helps our bodies fight off infections caused by bacteria, making us feel better when we're sick. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Overusing antibiotics can lead to problems, like bacteria becoming resistant to them. This means that the next time we really need these superhero medicines, they might not work as well. Understanding how antibiotics work and how to use them wisely is crucial for keeping ourselves and our communities healthy. Let’s dive into this fascinating topic.

• How do antibiotics help us fight off infections?

• What are some side effects of taking antibiotics?

• Why is antibiotic resistance a problem, and how can we avoid it?

• Do antibiotics affect our immune system?

• Can we treat diseases without using antibiotics?

• How can we use antibiotics responsibly?

Last Week's Review

PAINKILLERS

In last week discussion, there was a total of 14 participations. I thank all who participated. Here, I present to you all three participants as the winners for last week;

User	Link	Reward
@sojib1996	Link	Booming vote
@ikwal	Link	Booming vote
@bongk	Link	3 Steem Power

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How to participate?

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• Subscribe to the Healthy Steem Community and your post must be written in the Healthy Steem community (Compulsory).

• The contest title should be Health Matters; (topic of the week)

• Write a post of not less than 350 words. Do well to write in your own words, (be creative).

• The contest's tags should include #health-matters17, #steemexclusive, and your country tag (e.g. #nigeria for me).

• Endeavour to use original or copyright-free images, so as not to infringe any copyright policy.

• The most important thing is to post AI and plagiarism-free content. Be unique, creative, and original.

• Invite at least 3 of your friends to participate. Upvote and resteem the contest post so that more users can participate in the contest.

• Drop a link to your post in the comment section of this post.

CONTEST REWARDS

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A total of 2 booming votes and 3 Steem Power will be distributed to the winners as shown below.

Position	Steem Power
1st Place	Booming Vote
2nd Place	Booming Vote
3rd Place	3 Steem Power

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CONTEST DEADLINE

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The contest is open to participants till 23:59 UTC, Wednesday 25th December. At which it comes to an end, meaning all entries after that will be counted as invalid.

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Cc,
@stephenkendal, @disconnect

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