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The Best Things About Running Cross Country
If you would have approached me ten years ago and told me that I was going to be a cross country runner in high school and fall in love with distance running for the rest of my life, I would have straight up laughed in your face. Growing up, I never considered myself to be the athletic type. But that all changed after my first summer practice in the eighth grade.
By Suzanne Gayle7 years ago in Longevity
Say No to Sugar Posers, Eat Real Fruit. Top Story - February 2019.
Who wakes up refreshed and sails through a balanced day? No mood swings, no racing thoughts, no biting anxieties—only crystal clarity. Some of us are lucky enough to experience sporadic stretches of well-being, but it’s an ongoing struggle. A monster waits right around the corner, ready to pounce at the first whiff of weakness. We relapse. We beat ourselves up. A new cycle begins.
By Sarah McDaniel7 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should See a Chiropractor for Your Herniated Disc
A herniated disc—or as the popular term for it goes, slipped disc—occurs when there are cracks in the outer layer of the discs because of which the material inside starts pushing out. It can sometimes go unnoticed until a major symptom occurs. There are many reasons why herniated discs can occur. It could be because of an injury, bad posture, pressure on spine due to being overweight, weak muscles, etc.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Longevity
Birth-Related Medical Malpractice: What Families Need to Know
Both men and women may spend years wishing, hoping, and trying to become parents. Although US births hit a 30-year low last year, more women are able to become mothers (thanks to advancements in the fertility sector). But whether a woman is at the ideal childbearing age or she’s able to wait until a bit later in life to have a child, this process is no less miraculous. However, it can also be dangerous under some circumstances.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Longevity
5 "Tips" to Surviving Cancer
Yes, I know, a morbid start, but I promise it gets better! When I was in high school, I was living the life. I had a great GPA, amazing friends, a loving family, and was killing it in sports. But all that came to a halt when I was 17 in the middle of my junior year.
By Kali Poulakos7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Crohn's Disease
Any person who has had a serious Crohn's flare has most likely been through hell. This disease is often misunderstood by people who have never suffered from it, or been close to someone who has it. Crohn's is a horrible life threatening disease that can make a sufferer's life almost unbearable. Adults and children are both prone to this illness. Among other things, it can affect bowel control. Some people may find it funny to hear or tell a school or work place story about someone who had had a unfortunate accident in their pants. My hope is that this article will help readers realize how difficult Crohn's Disease can be to live with.
By The Green Owl7 years ago in Longevity
Causes of Tinnitus and Ways to Treat It
When people say they have a hearing problem, you might assume they mean they’re losing their hearing. But many people have another type of hearing problem that involves hearing persistent non-existent sounds. This is known as tinnitus. When people have subjective tinnitus, nobody else can hear the phantom sounds they’re being subjected to. Objective tinnitus is less common. When people have objective tinnitus, doctors can also hear the sounds emanating inside the ear.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
The Motivation to Lose Weight
Although it hurts, running is one of the best things you can do for your body. An incredible cardiovascular activity can help you lose weight in addition to training several other muscles in your body. After all, you use almost your entire body when you run, so it is only logical that your legs and abdominal muscles receive some training as well. For example, I am trying to turn a six-pack into an eight-pack now, and one of the key exercises I’m doing is running; it helps burn the excess fat that covers the abdominal muscles.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Longevity
Patience Is a Virtue
Eosinophilic (ee-uh-sin-uh-fil-ik) esophagitis (EoE)A recognized chronic allergic/immune condition. A person with EoE will have inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from the mouth to the stomach. Teenagers and adults most often have difficulty swallowing, particularly dry or dense, solid foods. The esophagus can narrow to the point that food gets stuck. This is called food impaction.
By McCarley Pigford7 years ago in Longevity
