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As an athlete for a division one school, the topic of student-athletes being paid to play hits me right at home. I get asked “don’t you wish you got paid for this bro?” by NARP (non-athletic regular people and I always respond….I do. Not in the sense that professional NBA players do by the millions of dollars, but I get paid in the form of a free education at one of the top universities in the nation. Most people forget
Tagged with: awareness eyes health Technology Keeping your eyes protected is very important to prevent health issues. However, there are many daily activities performed that can cause health issues to your eyes. Keeping your eyesight in good condition as long as possible is very important for your overall health. No matter your age or condition, please keep in mind the seriousness of protecting your eyes when engaging in specific activities.
Tagged with: awareness health research Heart disease is a wide term that includes any type of disorder related to heart and that affects the heart. It is an umbrella term which means same as cardiac disease but not cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease relates with the disorder of heart, blood vessels (that includes arteries, veins and capillaries) or both, while heart disease relates with just the heart.
Tagged with: life sports summer sports winter sports I love Olympic seasons, they only come around every two years and you get to see the best of the best from so many different places come together for the love of the game. When the summer games are on, you’ll frequently find my TV on whatever channel happens to be airing the games and I’ll stay up late to see an event finish.
Tagged with: aging parents family member stress As parents age, it’s never easy to see their health decline to a point where they simply cannot live on their own at home. At some point in a parent’s life, they may require in-home residence care or move from their current home to an assisted living centre or nursing home. Not only is the process of this type of change extremely challenging for a parent because they are losing their independence of living on their own, but it can be difficult for the children and other family members who help them through this transition. As you prepare to help one or both of your parents as they age and possibly move into a new home where there are care providers who can help them, here are some tips for handling any stress you might be experiencing.
Tagged with: exercise fitness health life Nutrition Physical Activity If you’ve been reading my latest blog posts you know that I am on a journey to get to my healthiest possible weight. Despite my involvement in the health and fitness industry for the past 7 years, I’ve had a recent reality check on food consumption and its effect on weight.
Tagged with: food healthy eating weight loss After an extended holiday season and some life stresses, I recently found myself carrying a few extra pounds (about 5 of them to be exact). On a BMI scale, I was already at the top of the limit for “normal weight” and the extra 5 pounds put me solidly into the “overweight” category. While I know the BMI scale has its flaws, I have also had my body composition measured and I am no longer the muscular athlete that I was in college, so I figured now would be a really good time to try dropping a few pounds. Being familiar with research on weight gain over time, I know that now (my late 20s) is prime time to get everything in check, because its those few pounds every year that really start to add up over time.
Tagged with: camping family florida keys life married Paraplegic Physical Activity recreation wheelchair Over the holidays, while visiting my family in South Florida, we decided to enjoy some time in the great outdoors. I mean, why not – It’s December in Miami; about the only time of year it is actually pleasant enough to go outside down there. So we packed up the “fam” and headed even further south to the Keys to enjoy some time out in God’s creation. The hubs and I decided to “rough it” and go camping while the others also decided to “rough it” in city terms (which means they got an RV.)
Tagged with: assistive technology family life parents research The modern world can be dangerous for today’s senior citizens. With so much traffic, technology and constant change, seniors need ways to stay protected from predators and scam artists while also protecting their own health. Families can use these six gadgets to keep elders safe while helping them maintain their independence as much as possible.
