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The OrCam MyEye 2.0 Allows the Blind to Interact with the World More Than Ever Before
"I'm blind," he said, even as he met my gaze evenly. When he said it, we almost didn't believe him since he navigated the large AirBnB so effortlessly.
By Alicia Springer7 years ago in Longevity
Keep Your Control
His blood is boiling within him. So many thoughts are running through his mind. The rage within him is taking over and he can hardly control it. Everyone is telling him to calm down, but those words are just making him feel so much worse. He just wants everyone to leave him alone; he just wants—no actually, he needs—silence.
By Shauna Campbell7 years ago in Longevity
Justifying My Weight Gain
Then, at the age of 18, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. As time went by and my health gradually got worse, the inability to exercise regularly and the effects of being on multiple different medications caught up to me. Which then ultimately left me bloated and over fifty pounds heavier in less than a year. Though I’m 23 now, I haven’t had much luck in getting the body back that I had before I got sick. Today, when I meet people who I may have known back when I was thinner, I feel the need to explain why I’ve gained so much weight. Anytime I see family members or friends I haven’t been around in a while, the drastic change in how I look adds a layer of awkwardness. And most of the time this topic isn’t possible to avoid. Whether it’s brought up by them, someone else, or I feel the need to bring it up myself, my weight gain is often a subject that I can’t seem to get around.
By Sydney Lovell7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Neurofibromatosis
My name is Bryan Caruso and I have a disease called Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). When I was 3-years-old, my mom noticed a tumor on my back and took me to a neurosurgeon to get it checked. That was when I was diagnosed with Nf type 1. We also have had genetics testing and no one in my family history has ever had Neurofibromatosis. I am the only one.
By The Brince7 years ago in Longevity
What Is Protein and Why Do You Need It?
Protein will extraordinarily help in your goal of building muscle. Ensuring you get enough protein will enable you to heap on the muscle and quick. The reason being that protein is a building obstruct muscle and makes each cell of your body.
By Karen Berns7 years ago in Longevity
Medicine: "Field" or "Industry?". Top Story - January 2019.
“You should get treatment,” I say, though I feel like a hypocrite since there’s no one more skeptical of the medical profession than I am.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Longevity
I Started Yoga
Let me just say I've started off my 2019 off right in a lot of ways. One of them is starting off on my eating healthy habits on the right foot, and also starting my fitness training. Unfortunately, I am a poor university student, and because of my ADHD the idea and practice of just "working out" in a gym doesn't work too well for me. I can't afford fun classes with music and other who have the same hobbies. It's too cold where I live to go hiking and walking without freezing most of the time. The gym in my apartment complex that I pay for is okay, but again I don't like the gym.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Longevity
Train Your Mindfulness
It used to be called attention. Today it's called mindfulness. The principle is similar: Turn off the autopilot which usually leads our lives. It is good for your personal development, your relationships, more satisfaction and happiness in life and it really can help you to deal with stress. Here are some tips for you.
By Karen Berns7 years ago in Longevity
The Simple Life
Is it even possible? Is it even possible, given the velocity that life careens through the cosmos these days, to live a simple life? A life that gives you room to breathe, to live on your own terms.
By Glen McKenzie7 years ago in Longevity
Food as Therapy
There are countless diets purporting to help you lose weight, but what would happen if you were to approach eating from a health viewpoint rather than a weight loss viewpoint? I find the anti-inflammatory eating approach very interesting, because it's aimed at putting healthy things in the body to reduce levels of potentially harmful inflammation. It's sometimes called an anti-inflammatory diet, but I don't like the use of the term diet since that is so closely associated with attempts to lose weight.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Longevity
Thoughts on Struggling to Love Yourself in January
As a woman who has struggled with body image issues for years, January tends to be a difficult time. It feels like every advert you see is for some weight loss diet or new "get fit quick" app, and it’s harder than ever to look at your body and feel acceptance.
By Megan Paul7 years ago in Longevity
7 Reasons Every Diabetic Needs an iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System
The iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System offers one of the best diabetes management options for those who may have trouble keeping track of their glucose levels. With this system, you get the whole package: An app to track your data, easy-to-use glucose test strips, a sleek testing device featuring Bluetooth connectivity, and so much more. Once you have the iHealth Smart Gluco Monitor in your life, you'll always be on top of your health! Diabetes is not something to take lightly, and iHealth can be the perfect control solution for you or a family member at risk.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Longevity