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Here and Now
Our brain is essentially the central processor of a system that works in wondrous ways that most of us have no comprehension of at all. Symbolically, we are not that different to a computer and our brain is the CPU that ensures the efficiency of the entire unit. I once despaired at what a mess my computer had become with files seemingly laying around everywhere and suddenly saw that my mind was being ‘uncared for’ the same way. It was a defining moment in my life and as I cleaned up my computer, I looked at how I could clean my life and mind up too. I remembered a wise man from my youth who had stated that he could judge the type of person someone was by the state of their room and I had thought he was simply being judgmental, but I now saw what he was really saying and I saw the truth of his words. Everything is symbolic of something after all and as I worked on tidying my laptop, I saw his wisdom coming to life upon my screen.
By Gabriella Grace7 years ago in Longevity
Selling My Body?
We've all heard the stories of college kids selling plasma to make ends meet; well people, that's my story. Unfortunately, my part time job wasn't cutting it when it came to rent, tuition, groceries, and gas; oh the fun life of an adult! Anyway, I thought I'd at least check out the plasma center and see if it was worth it. My first impression was that the place was a little run down. The building it was located in was a little old with a crumbling parking lot. However, once inside everyone was super professional, certified, and hard working.
By Emily Frank7 years ago in Longevity
Chagas Disease
Chagas Disease is a disease that is transmitted from insects to animals and people. Chagas Disease is a tropical parasitic disease caused by protozoan flagellate Trypanosoma cruzi found in insect vectors. The disease is mainly spread by the insect Triatominae or also known as the kissing bug via it’s feces/urine.
By Shae Nicole7 years ago in Longevity
No Gym... No Problem
I used to work at a gym back in my hometown; therefore, I had a free membership and access to a gym whenever I wanted. Even at Texas Tech there was an amazing gym I could workout at whenever I wanted to. I took these for granted and didn't realize how dependent I had become on a gym. I'm not talking about the treadmill or elliptical; no, I would use the weights, the barbells, leg press, squat racks, etc. I loved my gym time, in fact I didn't realize just how much until I started my study abroad experience.
By Emily Frank7 years ago in Longevity
Why Hiking Is Shifting Boundaries
More and more, we see people going nuts for nature. People getting outside, traveling far away, taking vacation time from work, to go hiking. Your family, friends, and coworkers. They come back, generally raving about their experience. "The views were awesome," or, "Everything was so gorgeous out there," frequently grace the lips of those recently returned. But the question should be asked - is hiking having a more substantial effect then just providing people with a good view and some exercise?
By Max Baldauf7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Tourette Syndrome
The symptoms for me started early. As young as 7-years-old. Watching back old home movies, I can see myself showing signs, but back then we didn’t know exactly what was happening. Fast forward to six years later, and I had many, many signs of Tourette Syndrome. I had just moved with my family 16 hours away from everything I knew, to a whole new state. The stress of moving across the country, starting a new school, and battling this disorder that I didn’t even know I had yet, my symptoms were extremely intense. At 13-years-old, you’re still trying to figure out life. Your body is going through a lot of changes and the world is very confusing. Add a neurological disorder on top of that, and you can imagine the stress. It reached a breaking point where my parents actually sat me down and asked me to stop. I told them I couldn’t. I didn’t know why, but I couldn’t. They began to do some research and I was taken to Yale Hospital in New Haven, CT where I underwent several tests and they determined I had Tourette Syndrome. Since TS is very rare in girls, I became a guinea pig. I had dozens of MRI’s, scans, and tests in a few year times span.
By Katie Stanley7 years ago in Longevity
A Fat Girl's Guide to Losing Weight
So I'm fat; it seems that close to 40 percent of the population in the US is overweight. I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I tried countless diets, exercise programs, all with a big fat fail at the end of it. Why? I think it has to do with the false belief we put into diets.
By Cecilia Papke7 years ago in Longevity
