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Comedy and humor in the health and wellness space.
"It" Happens Around the Bay
On Christmas Day in 1894, Billy Carroll, the Hamilton Herald Newspaper and a cigar store owner, was the original sponsor of a 30 km run called Around the Bay. It is the oldest road race in North America; its inception three years before the Boston Marathon. Its early winner, Jack Caffery, went on to be the first Canadian to win the Boston Marathon. Hoping to make my mark in history, I too, signed up for the Around the Bay race. And, it did not disappoint. In fact, it turned out to be a historical run for me too, but for a very different reason…
By Heather Down6 years ago in Longevity
The Most Popular Coronavirus Tweets (So Far.)
The Coronavirus is causing major hysteria. Some people think the outrage is warranted and this could be the end of humanity as we know it. Others think it's not that big of a deal. Either way, both parties are making their voices heard loud and clear.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Longevity
How Do You Roll?
We have all done it in our own home, at the club, a friend’s house, or your in-law’s house and there is no shame in it. It happens to the best of us and it is wired in our psychology for us maneuver a certain way to make you comfortable while doing the deed and what position is easier for your dexterity. You are probably wondering what I am talking about and I am talking about switching direction of the toilet paper – more importantly the correct way that the toilet paper should roll.
By Maelisha Kahlbaum6 years ago in Longevity
Why I’d give up my right hand for a cold Diet Coke
I’m right handed so I do a lot of incredibly important things with my right hand. Writing, using a knife, putting on mascara without poking myself in the eye to name but a few. My right hand is an incredibly important part of doing incredibly important things. And a lot of not so incredibly important things. I tap my nose with the index finger of my right hand when I’m thinking. Coincidentally the nail on that finger is very good to chew on when I’m stressed. Zips, buttons, poppers, all my right hand’s responsibility. I wasn’t kidding - all the things happen with my right hand. But it’s day six of my no processed sugar or booze for a year challenge and I’d quite happily lop the thing clean off just for a sip of the good stuff.
By Sarah Wells6 years ago in Longevity
The 3 Day Supermodel Diet. Top Story - November 2019.
Relax. It's not anything you think.....and to be honest, there's no dirt left on these diet streets. Social media killed it (hash tag, no pictures please is so real)....but, I know you're just here for the diet, so let's get into it.
By Chelsea Swift6 years ago in Longevity
Ill? I'd Rather Be Dead!
A few weeks ago, I woke in the night with excruciating neck pain. Rather selflessly, I ignored it and pushed on through, much in the spirit of Nelson, keeping my head pointed slightly to my good side and ignoring the baffled looks of those I met. It is only an eye, or an arm, or, indeed, a neck. However, three weeks of almost unrelenting stiff-necked-ness has driven me to the doctor to get it looked at properly, just in case it isn’t a simple crick or a spasmodic muscle or something, and I am almost immediately reminded of why I stopped coming to the doctor for any ailment, let alone something serious. Doctor's waiting rooms are, quite literally, hell on Earth.
By david layzelle6 years ago in Longevity
Covering a Pimple in 15ish Simple Steps
We’ve all been there. Tucked under our covers, peacefully asleep like a sweet cherub, when a nightmare creeps in. In this nightmare, you’re standing at a mirror, staring at your reflection, when, all of a sudden, your skin starts to bubble. Somewhere in the deepest layers of your dermis, a demon has awoken. It’s stretching, clawing, trying to break through your pores and into the world; to haunt everyone and everything who comes into contact with it.
By Princess Buttercup6 years ago in Longevity
How I Tolerate Running
"No one can catch me when I run," "I just feel so free," "I just love running!" I'm sorry, but I don't understand any of those phrases. How people can look and feel graceful when running, treadmill or outdoors, is beyond me. Someone very well can catch you if they are faster and you can't run forever, how you can feel free and run peacefully seems fake, and how you can really love to run is something I strive for but for the life of me cannot seem to do. SO, I stopped trying to love it, but allowed myself to tolerate it.
By Kaylee Lawrence7 years ago in Longevity
Gym Etiquette
Ever feel like you have to dodge certain people while you're at the gym? Am I the only one who actually goes to the gym to workout these days? I can't tell you how many times I've gotten to the gym in beast mode, pre-workout mix in effect, with only one hour to spare before having to get back to the drudgery of my mundane life and just as I'm about to get on the treadmill someone taps me on the shoulder. Chatty Patty, the vegan waif I met in yoga flow a few weeks back...yep, the one who kept trying to talk to me throughout the entire duration of yoga class, completely oblivious to the fact that one — we're in a freaking YOGA CLASS, and two — not the best place to carry on a conversation. But who am I to say?
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Laughter
Have you ever had a really bad muscle ache that lasted all day and just wouldn’t go away no matter what you did? That happened to me the other day; my low back had been hurting, nothing was stopping it, and I was getting frustrated. Trying not to let it completely ruin my day, I started looking at some funny stuff on the internet. My mood started to improve, and within a few minutes, I was surprised and happy to realize that I was in much less pain than I had been in all day.
By Anna Smith8 years ago in Longevity
