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Thinking of Running a Half Marathon?
Thinking of running a half marathon? Great! There is no better feeling than seeing the finish line and then crossing it. Trust me, I've run over thirty half marathons, and crossing that finish line is the best feeling. But getting there takes a lot of work and dedication. The first step is easy. It's the steps that follow that are the most difficult.
By Lela Harris8 years ago in Longevity
Growing Up
Every now and then, I think back to the days when I was small and fragile. I didn't have a care in the world. I could jump off of the garage roof, into the sandbox, and all would be okay. That was just the silly, adolescent way a seven-year-old boy's mind worked. Funny how my biggest concern growing up was my friends mum coming to get them after one of the most fun times hanging out after school (every single time).
By Zach Brennan8 years ago in Longevity
Your Guide to Better Health With Essential Oils
The use of essential oils is ancient in origin, being used by the Egyptians as early as 4500 BCE, used in all the ways we use them now. Even so, for some using oils for anything other than cooking can seem a bit outlandish if you’re new to this. I can see your point, but you’d be missing out on the multitude of benefits gained from using these small simple oils in your daily life. If you stick around long enough you’ll find out why Essential oils are “Essential” and why they’re so astoundingly transformative for your mind and body.
By tip beauty8 years ago in Longevity
Easy Morning Workouts You Can Do at Home
It's never easy to get out of bed in the morning. However, to some people, it's the best time to work out, since you tend to have less energy after a busy day at the office. Hopping out of bed and working out can be a great start to the day and jump-start your brain for a successful workday. Here are the top five workouts you should consider doing at home in the morning to kick off your day.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Longevity
One Sentence Is All It Takes
I don't think most people really understand how much words affect our everyday lives. In less than a few mere seconds our day could be made or utterly destroyed. With one sentence our world could be turned upside down in an instant. Calling someone beautiful, saying you like someone's shirt, or even simply saying hello could make someone who felt down and depressed perk up and enjoy the rest of their day.
By Crystal Kralewski8 years ago in Longevity
A Need to Switch Evening Snacks
I realize I can’t do cereal, breakfast bars, or chocolate anything for breakfast. Shakeology from Beach Body is actually giving me stamina but not in excess. I can still slow down at night with my meds. I need to improve my medication snack as well as my diet overall. I have been struggling with infusion sets failing twice in one batch, so I have decided not to use that batch since all could be flawed. I opened another box, which seems to be working so far. Having high blood sugar from failed infusion sets or a messed up bolus for insulin taken for a meal can suck.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
Five Proven Health Benefits of Playing the Piano
American novelist Kurt Vonnegut loved music so much he once said: “If I should ever die, God forbid, let this be my epitaph—the only proof of God he needed was music.” While many of us perhaps feel this way, did you know there are proven health benefits of playing the piano? Yes! Tickling the ivories doesn’t only seduce your ears and fill your soul—playing music can improve memory, reduce stress, and encourage creativity! So maybe it’s time to free your inner Mozart?
By David Porter8 years ago in Longevity
You Deserve Optimum Healthcare
Gone are the days the traditional doctor took care of every facet of your health care. Primary doctors, no longer carry an array of expertise to care for all the diagnoses they give you. Gone are the days your doctor came to your home to make house calls. They no longer have time to do this. Gone are the days when the hospital admits you for any reason and your family doctor visits you in the hospital every day. These days, when the hospital admits you, the hospital assigns a Hospitalist to care for you for the duration you are in the hospital. This Hospitalist talks with your family doctor every day to report your condition and findings. Your family doctor still has a say in your care.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
Cellulitis and Living in the Present
Last week my mother was rushed to the emergency room on orders from her doctor. She went in for her routine yearly checkup and this time I decided to go along with her. Normally she would tell me what was going on, if she needed a change a medication, or if she's been doing well and her doctor took her off some meds. Like I said, just a routine check.
By Kamalini Deonath8 years ago in Longevity
