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Ah-Chew
As April showers replace March’s chill, many of us rejoice at the thought of spring. But then there are the more than 50 million Americans who dread the blossoms on the trees, the pollen in the air because for them, spring doesn’t bring flights of fancy, but rather boxes of tissues for their runny eyes and noses.
By Christina Pirello9 years ago in Longevity
Not Guilty
Saying no, and sticking with it These days we are massively overwhelmed and at times overworked with requests both from work/study and our personal life. Whether this is being asked to squeeze another task in when you already have a deadline to wrestle with or being asked to a birthday party and a fundraiser on the same day when all you planned to do was drink caffeine and lose 12 hours to Netflix.
By Vikki Sinclair9 years ago in Longevity
Is It Possible to Replace Sleep With Five Daily Naps?
In a twenty-four hour day, a normal human can spend eight to ten hours sleeping – almost half the day, devoted to recovering from the first fourteen to sixteen hours. While many people long for the comfort of their beds to escape the burdens of life, many more find it frustrating how much of their time is wasted. That much time could be spent doing so much more. Imagine how much more they could do should they spend it sleeping. How much more...
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Longevity
Project Semicolon Founder Dies At 31
One person can truly make a difference. Amy Bleuel was proof of that. Someone who dealt with mental illness herself, Bleuel wanted to honor her father, who had died of suicide. She chose the semicolon, and what became a tattoo trend has since become a stark reminder that we all have stories that continue.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
Best Martial Arts for Self-Defense
Everyone has had that fantasy: a mugger or assailant of some kind comes at you in a dark alley, and you, trained in the martial arts, use your skills to ward off the attacker in a glorious display of self-defense power. That is the dream. That is the goal.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Longevity
World Autism Day Sees Widespread Recognition
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental disorder that "affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. More than 3.5 million Americans currently live with ASD, and 1 in 68 children are born with a variation of it, so it’s likely you know, whether or not you’re aware of it, someone on the autism spectrum."
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
'Black Insomnia' - How Much Is Too Much Caffeine?
According to the National Coffee Association's online survey in 2013, 83 percent of adults in the United States consume coffee. That boils down to roughly three cups per person per day - a staggering 587 million cups. The Mayo Clinic doesn't recommend more than 400 milligrams of caffeine daily, which is the same as four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. A fatal dose of caffeine can be as much as 10 grams, or roughly the weight of a #2 pencil, which could be found in some 4.7 gallons of coffee.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
When is it Time for Nursing Home Placement?
The decision for yourself or a loved one to enter a nursing home can be one of the most difficult and conflicted decisions you or your family can make. I would like to present some of the rational and emotional factors which often are wrapped up in this decision making.
By Victor Acquista9 years ago in Longevity
Honor the Warriors on World Bipolar Day
March 30 is the day upon which those individuals who cope with bouts of extreme depression and mania on a regular basis fight to raise awareness about their condition. On World Bipolar Day, the International Bipolar Foundation hopes that people are learning more about the disorder and how it affects those living with it as well as that individual's family and friends.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
