Aaron Ranyer
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A nurse 🏥, an activist 🏳️🌈, an artist 🎨🎸. Sharing my knowledge, creativity, and random thoughts with the world.
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The Truth About Cholesterol
There are many misconceptions about cholesterol. It is embedded into our brains that having high cholesterol is extremely damaging to our health, and the main cause is eating fatty foods. But, these statements aren't completely true.
By Aaron Ranyer6 months ago in Longevity
The DASH Diet
First and foremost, you may be asking yourself "What does "DASH" stand for?" Well, it stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. If you are unfamiliar with the term "hypertension", it's medical jargon for high blood pressure (one of the leading causes of heart failure).
By Aaron Ranyer6 months ago in Longevity
Coffee Alternatives
Most people wake up and cannot start their day without a fresh cup of coffee. Coffee lovers tend to be drawn to the flavors, variations, increased alertness and boosted metabolism that comes with the beverage. Others choose not to drink it for many reasons, such as stained teeth, bitter taste, digestive upset, too much caffeine, or nowadays too much sugar. Here are a few alternatives to cater to your cravings!
By Aaron Ranyer9 months ago in Longevity
CHS. Content Warning.
What is CHS? CHS stands for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. "Cannabinoid" deriving from the components in marijuana, and "hyperemesis" meaning excessive or severe nausea and vomiting. Now, I know what you're thinking, "how could a drug derived from a plant that is legal, told to be harmless, have no major side effects, and help certain illnesses CAUSE harm?" My girlfriend and I were ignorant, and thought the same thing when she was first diagnosed two years ago. That ignorance caused her to relapse, getting it again this year in April 2024. So therefore, I urge you to keep reading to make sure you never have to suffer like she did. The baseline to understand is this: Too much of ANYTHING is harmful to your body.
By Aaron Ranyer2 years ago in Education
Top 3 Songs to Feel Something
Have you ever listened to a song and your body couldnt help but flow with it. You become engulfed by the vocals, beat, or instruments. I'm twenty years old and I always get compliments on my music choices. I never let my visions become skewed to one particular genre or artist, I'm always exploring whats out there. Now, I'm not sure how old you are or where you're from, but these songs to me are a universal work of art. They are from all different periods of time, from all different walks of life. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
By Aaron Ranyer3 years ago in Beat
Witness to Everything
I've lived in New York City my whole life. Its great. The people, little bakeries, concerts. Theres never a moment of boredom, unless you're snowed in. Winter is the only season that I cannot stand in this concrete jungle. Once November rolls around in this city that never sleeps, the crowds turn quite bitter. Of course, media only portrays the holiday cheer, tinsel hung on each balcony, the ginormous tree to be put up and lit in celebration of another great holiday. They fail to mention the terrible, dangerous traffic, the chunks of snow and ice falling from window sills onto parked cars or unlucky passers by, and the ten Santas up the block begging for you to take a picture with them for an outrageous price. Anyway, I digress.
By Aaron Ranyer3 years ago in Criminal
