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Miniature Mind Musings #8:
Recently, I spoke with a family member who I struggled to catch up with for a longer timespan than I would’ve liked and what struck me was how societal templates filled in on successive days routinely suck our time into a vacuum of seemingly infernal deficiency.
The Dani WriterPublished 17 days ago in LongevityPints & Parkruns: Jubilee, Spennymoor
If MC Escher created a parkrun, it might look a bit like Jubilee. Based in a compact – but surprisingly lovely – park in the small County Durham town of Spennymoor, it twists and turns its way up repeated hills. Although basic physics says it must come down again, somehow this route never feels like it gives runners a proper descent.
Andy PottsPublished 27 days ago in LongevityExercise In Moderation
I try to exercise everyday, If I don’t my muscles can stiffen up. If you over due the exercise, muscle can cramp up. Moderation is my key.
Mariann CarrollPublished 28 days ago in LongevityBuilding agency and resilience
As someone diagnosed with autism, an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and chronic pain, here's the deal:
Spencer GoldadePublished 2 months ago in LongevityThese Legs Won't Power Me.
When I was a kid, for years and years, I could barely walk. Anywhere. I would legitimately have to train myself with further and futher distances, all distances that all other people my age could walk daily normally until the pain through my legs finally got too unbearable, and I'd stop. Sometimes just walking these distances back then would put me in so much pain I would be physically ill from it and would then get shit from my teachers for missing days. Whenever I got back to school, I would get into arguments about them about those days off as they would threaten me with detentions for missing too much time or exclusions no matter how bad I tried to describe the situation.
Tommy BallardPublished 4 months ago in LongevityThe Little Shack
It was a tiring day on campus. I couldn't even get a second to catch my breath. The autumn season was here, and it was getting chilly. The Pediatric Ward of our hospital was beginning to seem understaffed due to the increase in patients. The kids were coming in with common cold, cough, and pyrexia. Parents were distressed, and if one sibling got sick, the others followed. It was a hard time managing the patients and counseling the upset parents. I didn't even get a fifteen-minute break. My fellow classmates and I were running haywire to get everything done on time.
StaringalePublished 5 months ago in LongevityColorism - Vitiligo(vit-i-LIE-go)-Albinism [al-buh-niz-uhm]
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 By: TB Obwoge Walking down the unpaved road, I watch as my pink polished toes become covered in the rust colored soil. There is a couple walking by me, the woman uses her elbow to nudge the man beside her then points in my direction, they both stare without shame.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 5 months ago in LongevityFriends Were There When I Needed Them!
Friends that offered a helping hand and offered cures for cancer are too many to mention. Here are a few for this story. The first thing I think of is when I came out of a respiratory code and was coming off of a respirator, I felt like I was being tortured. The mask over my face, a loud noise coming from near me, and then being strapped down in the bed. As I woke I was scared, until I heard a familiar voice of an old friend.
Denise E LindquistPublished 6 months ago in Longevity
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Embracing Growth: A Journey Through Hair Wellness
The Roots of Wellness Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there was a woman named Ashley. She was known for her vibrant spirit and her beautiful, flowing hair. But as the seasons changed, so did the health of her hair. It began to thin, losing its luster and strength. Ashley felt a part of her identity fading away, and with it, her confidence.
Ashley WrightPublished 24 minutes ago in LongevityAre You Experiencing Frequent Urination, Urgency, or Pain from a UTI?
Edward, an integral part of the sales team, was suddenly overwhelmed by a strong urge to urinate while conversing with a client at his workstation. Despite visiting the restroom, the urge persisted, and he experienced recurring bouts of urgency and frequency throughout his busy workday. Upon returning home, he was plagued by fatigue, lower back pain, and a burning sensation during urination. Concerned, he sought medical attention the next day and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Jane SmithPublished about 10 hours ago in LongevityObesity's Impact: Unraveling the Colorectal Cancer Link
Obesity rates are increasing around the world. In India, a recent report in The Lancet assessed the level of obese women and men to be 9.8% and 5.4% respectively. Alongside higher risk of heart illness and diabetes, obesity has been connected to a higher vulnerability to colorectal cancer (CRC), among others.
shanmuga priyaPublished about 14 hours ago in LongevityHow Our Surroundings Shape Our Minds and Hearts
Hey there! Have you ever stopped to think about how the places we hang out in can totally affect how we feel and act? It's like when you're chilling in a park and you feel all relaxed and happy, right? Or when you're stuck in a noisy, crowded city and you just want to escape? These everyday experiences show us how our surroundings can really mess with our mood and behavior.
Sumit sharafPublished about 15 hours ago in LongevityLiquid Gold: A Personal Journey Through the Waves of Hair Growth
The Whispering Scalp In the heart of a city that never sleeps, where the neon lights outshine the stars, I found myself locked in a silent struggle with my reflection. The mirror, once a friend, now echoed the quiet despair of hair loss. Each strand lost was a whisper of time passing, of youth slipping away, of beauty fading into the shadows. It was a battle fought in the solitude of my own thoughts, a creeping realization that what was once a source of pride had become a source of worry. The annoyance of hair loss, a seemingly superficial concern, had deeper roots in my self-esteem, echoing the insecurities that many of us face in a world that often values appearance over substance.
A Sip of Intrigue: The Coffee-Lemon Concoction
The Whispers of Weight Loss In the digital age, where social media reigns supreme, a new protagonist has taken center stage in the narrative of weight loss: the coffee-lemon blend. This peculiar concoction emerged from the depths of TikTok, a platform known for its viral trends and life hacks. The claim was as bold as it was simple: a splash of lemon in your morning coffee could be the key to shedding those stubborn pounds.
The Unseen Journey: Six Months of Hair Growth
The Beginning: A Personal Tale There was once a young woman named Amanda, living in the heart of a bustling city, whose life was as dynamic as the streets she walked. Her hair, a reflection of her life’s ups and downs, had been through it all—times of vibrant growth and periods of unexpected loss. It was a six-month journey of hair growth that she embarked upon, a path that would reveal the intricate dance between patience and care, and the profound impact it would have on her.
The Whispering Seeds of Change: My Black Seed Oil Odyssey
Introduction: The First Glimmer of Hope I remember the day I first heard about black seed oil; it was during a casual chat at a quaint coffee shop in Albany. A friend, who always had an ear to the ground for natural remedies, mentioned it in passing. “It’s like a secret weapon,” she said, her eyes gleaming with conviction. Little did I know, that conversation would plant the seed for my transformative journey.
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