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4 Lies You've Been Told About Living With Male-Pattern Baldness
I accepted the fate of my hair (what was left of it, anyway) about two years ago, after spending a lot of time in denial about going bald. Ever since, I've spent a great deal of time researching facts about why it happened and how to keep up and deal with my interesting new look. I have grown to love it, and couldn't imagine life any other way. I've learned many things while maintaining a bald head, namely that many of the things I've heard about it are in fact false.
By BrettNotGreg8 years ago in Longevity
10 Things to Know When You Love Someone with Epilepsy
The love of my life was diagnosed with epilepsy at just five-years-old. He became familiar with emergency protocol and nasty pills crushed up in vanilla pudding long before most children even know what a neurologist is. Our life as a couple began nearly six years ago, and since then I have learned a lot about the disorder and the factors surrounding it. Whether you are trying to connect with a friend reeling from a fresh diagnosis, have a child with epilepsy, or just want to get to know the condition a little better, there are plenty of resources here and all over the internet. Epilepsy—like many neurological disorders—is a condition with a huge spectrum of severities and symptoms, and not everyone will have the same experiences. That being said, below are 10 things that are nice to know while loving someone with epilepsy.
By Autumn Rain8 years ago in Longevity
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
I messed up my right ankle two weeks straight back in January and I was rendered unable to do much except stay home and write, also being forced to drive everywhere instead of burning calories by walking. Twisting an ankle is not the same thing as spraining an ankle. Ankles that are swollen are sprained. I saw my psychiatrist one day to ask her what to do, then I went to urgent care. Repeated or severe sprains can cause joint pain. Ankle sprains come from moving your feet too fast. I imagine it happened when I walked to Target with my cart to get food. I walked home that day, and I think that’s when it might have happened.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Longevity
The Power of the Morning Routine
During the first 30 minutes of our day, we make the decision to either move our day forward or let our day pass us by. When we get up and MOVE, we immediately create momentum and literally propel our energy forward. When we continue to lay down, snooze the alarm clock, and procrastinate until we are borderline late for work, the day has already chalked up a win over our mind and body. The morning routine takes extreme discipline, but its rewards are extraordinary. Don't believe me? Try this plan for just one week and compare your results!
By Renner Winston8 years ago in Longevity
How To Gain Lean Muscle for the Summer
Do you want to know how to gain muscle whilst losing fat? Read below to find out how! I first went to the gym in 2008 as a 6-foot 1-inch boy aged 15, and weight roughly 9 stone (130lbs). Today, I am roughly 15.5 stone at roughly 10% body fat. I was, at my heaviest, roughly 17 stone.
By Kieran Bowyer8 years ago in Longevity
5 Easy Changes for a Healthier Life
Sit down at any local Starbucks and chances are you'll hear someone talking about how they want to be more fit or giving advice on the topic. Meanwhile, they are chugging away their fourth Double Chocolate Chip Creme Frappuccino Blended Creme with Whip and can't figure out why they get two hours of sleep at night. So to kick things off, sit back, relax, and get a tall glass of water.
By Living The Dream8 years ago in Longevity
Things You Should Do Right Before Bed
There are many of us that lack a good night's sleep. Either we sleep past 2 AM, constantly tossing and turning, or your surroundings are preventing you from sleep. Whatever it may be, there's a reason that most people wake up in the morning groggy and in the worst mood.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Longevity
