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Parked in My Car on a Sunny Sunday Morning
When I was in college, I studied English which, obviously, included the study of prose and poetry. To be very honest, I was not a huge fan of poetry. That is not to say that I hated it. I meant that I favor the prose more than poetry. There are a few poems that I do like. One of them is the following poem by Robert Frost.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Longevity
Grandma's Cookbooks and Special Recipe Box Versus America's Obesity Problem
I have the good recipes! After grandma passed away, I inherited her recipe box and cookbooks full of tasty and nutritious recipes from the good old days. I suppose that I could substitute some of the ingredients in her recipes. However, grandma's recipes would not taste the same.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
The Glamorisation of Dementia in the Media
In the UK over 850,000 people are living with dementia and it's estimated at this point that one in three people will develop it over the years. In the U.S it's estimated that around 5.3 million people are living with this disease. With the recent interest in bringing attention to this disease, many media portrayals of dementia have caught people's attention.
By Grace Lynch8 years ago in Longevity
What is Lucid Dreaming, and How Can I Lucid Dream?
Lucid dreaming, something that 55 percent of people on this earth have experienced. But what is it, and how do I lucid dream? This is a question that will be answered in today’s speech. Lucid dreaming is a concept that is not only beneficial, but really refreshing and overall a fun experience to have! In these five minutes I have with you, I will explain what lucid dreaming is, and how to become lucid in your dreams.
By Chris Fittipaldi8 years ago in Longevity
Everything Changes
Everything has changed. As they say, "nothing stays the same." The air drifts, but there's no time or flavor left in it. Heartache is a flavor, that sits on the back of the tongue, and constricts the top of the throat. Memory? Well, memory is the only place where I can hold you now, and memory has a presence that leaves my chest robbed and empty. Day after day, after day; where I go, there you go too. Everything has changed because in every fucking thing, I see you...
By Outis Sofós8 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Journal – How to Take Control of My Diet
Since I have started my fitness journey I have been thinking of ways to manage one of the main factors that has always pulled me down: diet. Once it comes to food I am just not strong enough to resist my fettuccine alfredo with shrimp or fried chicken with all of the fixings. Or a decadent chocolate cake with six different types of chocolate with a heaping scoop of strawberry cheesecake ice cream. So I have been racking my brain as to how I was going to get my diet under control so I can finally see some results. I have taken these few steps to overhaul my diet so that I don’t have any excuses for my diet anymore. We have to start with baby steps before we dive headlong into the big leagues. I tried that one time and I was miserable for at least six weeks just completely converting to veganism for Lent. So now that I’ve learned my lesson, let’s start with these baby steps!
By Alix Nicole8 years ago in Longevity
The Benefits of Removing Negative Energy
Have you ever felt so drained that all you wanted to make it all better was solitude and tons of sleep? When this occurs, we tend to push our loved ones away. Sitting at home with the phone off the hook, ignoring the doorbell and missing school, work, or any other extracurricular activities outside of the home just because you don't have the energy to deal with others.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Longevity
Prostate Prehab
How can a pelvic health and wellness physical therapist help me before a prostate procedure or surgery? Did you know that one out of seven men in the Unites States are diagnosed with prostate cancer over their lifetime? There are many treatment options for prostate cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Many of these treatments can leave men with bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction that greatly affect their quality of life. Research has shown that one percent to ninety percent of men will struggle with urinary urgency, frequency, and/or post void dribbling. Basic functional activities such as moving from sit to stand, coughing, sneezing, or jumping may result in leaking urine.
By susan winograd8 years ago in Longevity
