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33 Pounds and Counting
Hi! My name is Jennifer and this is my journey to a healthier me. I say journey because being healthy should never stop. This is my story of how it began. My hope is that I can inspire and motivate you to either start your journey or give you encouragement to keep on going.
By Jennifer Cypert8 years ago in Longevity
The Complexity of Alzheimer’s
5,000,000! Five million, that’s a lot. Currently there are five million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. That number is climbing at a frightening rate, as there is no known cure to the disease. This disease is corrupting the brains of millions, and although this disease has been exposed to the public through media and news, many of us still struggle to comprehend the gravity of it.
By Clare Woodford8 years ago in Longevity
How to Get More Spoons When Chronically Ill
Getting enough spoons means trying to get enough sleep. Many disabled people do not sleep the whole night, as some could have sleep apnea. Mentally ill people not on medication hardly sleep through the night on top of this. Spoons are not all created equal. Sometimes a chronically ill person can have more spoons on some days rather than on others. It depends on what illness somebody has. We diabetics are taken out by low blood sugar or, for that matter, its opposite, high blood sugar. People with lupus can be fine one day and sick the next. Somebody with sickle-cell anemia is not feeling well during a crisis. People with hypothyroidism or over-active thyroid also called hyperthyroidism definitely have varying levels of energy.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
Tips to Help You Eat Healthy on a Budget
It doesn't matter who you are, all of us should understand the importance of healthy eating. Our bodies crave vitamins and nutrients to feel and look better. And simply eating clean can actually make us live a lot longer compared to eating carelessly. For those who live off of frozen, unhealthy meals, it's time to switch things up in your diet! Don't you want to feel healthy? Don't you want to have more energy? Don't you want to live longer!? You can achieve all of this just by starting a healthier diet!
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Longevity
There Are People with Less Spoons Than I Have out There
The spoon theory explains to normal people about why chronically ill people do not always have the time to get stuff done. Whether it is chronic pain or other things, chronically ill people are suffering from being tired while having pains in the middle of the night. People with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia do not always sleep well sometimes even while on meds. Some people have more spoons than others. If you are lucky, you do not have a chronic illness but then nobody gets enough sleep if you work full time. Or do you?
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
My Gym Starter Story
So, as you can tell from the title, I started the gym about one month ago and it has been a big struggle for me. It all started when I moved in with my partner about one year ago and realized that my jeans were starting to get a little tight about six months in, and for the life of me I thought it was because I was using a tumble dryer, so I thought nothing of it and just changed to air drying them.
By Vicky Bond8 years ago in Longevity
Smart Effective Strategies to Remove Negative Energy
You're sitting at home or work and all of sudden you end up with a massive headache, not knowing why. It becomes so intense that you are in dire need of some Tylenol to help stop the relentless pain protruding from your head.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Longevity
Are You in Pain or Suffering?
Is it pain or suffering? Pain in the Physical Arena: In the early to mid-1970s, one of my aunts developed a terrible case of kyphosis (often confused with scoliosis). She began to hunch over badly and, from what I understand, the doctors predicted that it would eventually lead to organ failure. She was average height but for most of my life stood no more than four feet high, due to the curvature of her spine.
By Robert Spencer8 years ago in Longevity
Atlanta Death Café
While living in Atlanta, I regularly attended meetings of the Atlanta Death Café (ADC), which were held almost monthly at the famous Oakland Cemetery. People are easily spooked by the subject of death. As a result, I try and not broach the subject unless it comes up in conversation.
By MissRuth Green8 years ago in Longevity
Empathy, Or Em...Pity?
In March 2018, upon invitation through a LinkedIn message, I attended a seminar entitled “Human-Centered Technology: The Human/Tech Paradox” in New York City. The keynote speaker was Concepción Galdón, PhD, Social Innovation Director/Academic Lead at IE (Instituto de Empresa) University in Spain.
By Sebastian Peter, Jr.8 years ago in Longevity
