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Bullying, Is This Just a Disability Problem?
Quite a while ago, I read a book titled Bullying and Students With Disabilities: Strategies and Techniques to Create a Safe Learning Environment For All by an author by the name of Barry McNamara. The book was geared toward children, but I found a lot of material of interest that dealt with bullying and disability. I read this book through a service for the disabled called BARD, which stands for the Braille Audio Reading Download service. People with disabilities who can't read the printed word can get books like this one free of charge either through this site, or from their cooperating library or in the mail with a specific 'cartridge' that can be inserted and played on a specialized audio player.
By Jared Rimer9 years ago in Longevity
Killer Workout Accessories For Women Who Want To Slay
Working out isn't easy for most of us. Schlepping to the gym, hitting the weights, counting reps and even just mustering the courage to look in the mirror while you do it all can be a chore. Gymming isn't easy. After all, you're supposed to push yourself, right?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Longevity
Dear Stress
(Somewhere, 2014) There’s an ongoing ache down the left side of my neck, and I think to myself, Is this psychosomatic pain? Refer to YouTube and WebMD, an article or two on Livestrong about fibromyalgia. I should probably stop searching for all the things wrong with me I likely would live unaware of if I just took a nap, enjoyed several episodes of No Reservations, and shrugged off this generationally iconic dependence on Wi-Fi. I don’t have fibromyalgia, weird news is full of shit about “early onset amnesia” (really a rare variant of Alzheimer’s that occurs in young adulthood. A young bride in Australia supposedly had this condition), and my supervisor in college was right to tell me that I was full of shit when I’d muse and pace over fatal meningitis. Well, I wouldn’t have to come to work tomorrow!
By Kristine Brown9 years ago in Longevity
My Journey into Lupus
Perhaps it’s the systemic Lupus. Perhaps it’s my mind. Perhaps I’m uniquely my mother’s child. These were the questions that plagued my mind. For many years, I knew something was not right. One moment, I had perfect recall, and in the next, I had no recollection of an event. Today, some of my questions have been answered, while others may never be.
By Ruth Andrews Garnes9 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should Be Nutritionally Flexible
Tight muscles limit your range of motion and cause pain. If you work out regularly, you’re aware of the importance of stretching and keeping your muscles flexible. When muscles are pliable you avoid injuries and pain and have full range of motion. Living your life becomes easier. Well, being nutritionally flexible is just as important.
By Ann Musico9 years ago in Longevity
Methods to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing in 10 Minutes
Most of us have had moments in our lives where we really weren't doing well. In some cases, this may have even caused us to get sick or say something that we really didn't want to say. Stress and turmoil happen, even to the most mellow people you'll ever meet.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Longevity
How To Do Chaturanga Pose Correctly
Even if you're new to yoga, you've likely tried the Chaturanga Dandasana pose. It is a pose that can feel easy to master and work on, even when you are between classes or just working out. But, the Chaturanga pose is deceptively challenging, and there are a lot of people (a lot of people) that hold the pose incorrectly.
By Annie Kiely9 years ago in Longevity
How Spring Cleaning Can Help Your Mental Health
Spring cleaning is so much more than just sweeping out your house. Spring is the season to try new things and declare new trends for the new year. However, more important that that, spring cleaning can help improve your mental health and regulate your life.
By Patrick Cooper9 years ago in Longevity
