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Life with Reggie
Everyone, say "hello" to Reggie. He is my 18-year-old brother, and yes, he has Down syndrome. And, since October is Down syndrome awareness month, what better way to make you aware than to show you this cute little guy and tell you a little about his story?
By Lindsey Duncan8 years ago in Longevity
What Do You Hate about Yourself?
"What do you hate about yourself?" Well, if we're being honest, a lot of thing about me are less than pleasant. I am a complicated creature that loves to simplify my complicated features; I am a man that hates confrontation and a woman that craves conversation. I am an 18-year-old child with a wild imagination that stops when my feet touch the ground; I am a realistic 18-year-old adult that is down to earth and hates when people make impossible interpretations of their own reality.
By Lavon Swygert8 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Practice Self-Love
Go ahead. Scroll down until you see numbers and jump right into what you can do for your practice of self-love. I admire your enthusiasm or, at least, your curiosity that compels you to look deeper into another person's perspective on the topic. For those of you that will bother to read this introduction, I expect your practice will be a bit more productive, consistent, and ultimately more successful.
By Micah Cottingham8 years ago in Longevity
13 Simplest Things to Make Oneself Happier
You're only as happy as you make your mind up to be! 1. Exercise. It is the best thing you could do for yourself. The endorphins produced from exercise will definitely make you happier, both physically and emotionally. It doesn't happen overnight but if you keep at it for a while, you will be amazed at how even a simple 30 minutes of working out daily creates a huge difference.
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Longevity
Manifesting Autumn Within Ourselves
Autumn is a time of beauty, change, transformation, and recharge. However, amongst all the stress, the shortening days, the growing responsibilities, and the cold weather, it can be very difficult to remember to appreciate all the magic that fall has to offer.
By Deia De Marco8 years ago in Longevity
The Reality of Life
This might sound crazy to some, but my biggest fear as a human being, other than losing family, is the future of our species. As a fellow human, I am connected to all of the people on this planet. Due to that, I am truly worried about the way we treat our home. I have seen the movie Wall-E and the concept is pretty accurate. One day Earth will be covered in trash and we are going to be faced with a choice. The human race will either die, or colonize another planet.
By Luke S. Thompson8 years ago in Longevity
Dear Younger Self: Patience Is A Virtue
Starting from childhood, it seems like we've always been in a hurry. Whether we just couldn't wait for an event happening at school, a sporting event, or simply just couldn't wait to grow up, we have always been too excited to wait for something. Throughout the years, impatience and excitement (for me) has almost always been met with the one word... "patience."
By Jenika Enoch8 years ago in Longevity
Various Signals of Stress
Life can be more challenging from time to time, as well as placing too much demand on the mind and body. When this occurs, the human system may react to this through stress which is its natural reaction to a demand or threat of all kind. It is significant to note that not all stress in dangerous. In fact, in some scenarios, it may react to stimuli and maximize output as far as it is within a person essential zone. However, if stress starts to overpower the system, it can be harmful to a person’s cognitive, physical and emotional health.
By Ezeifekwuaba. Tochukwu.8 years ago in Longevity
Ageing, Exercise, and Neurodegeneration
Ageing is thought to be the highest risk factor for neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia. Dementia is characterised by the progressive decline in cognitive functions and memory. The WHO indicates that worldwide, approximately 47 million people suffer from dementia, the most common form being Alzheimer’s disease; the predictions are that this number is set to triple by 2030. In an era of increased longevity, what can we do to minimise the risk of developing dementia, a condition for which there is presently no cure?
By Tracey Evans8 years ago in Longevity
Sports That Do Damage to Your Body
Sports are all fun and games until someone ends up hurt. Kids are very likely to get hurt while playing youth sports. However, it's a good idea for kids to play sports since they can lead to successful adults. To avoid unnecessary injuries know ahead of time the sports that do damage to your body. Common sports, such as basketball, baseball and football are very physical sports and can lead to terrible injuries if you're not smart and don't take the proper precautions before playing. You should do sports to improve your fitness, just be smart doing it.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity
