Americans love to brag about how much longer they’re going to live now. Not too long ago, we saw the exact opposite headline—claiming that people who stay leaner than the "ideal" weight actually have longer lifespans. If you ask me, this whole thing is purely subjective—it mostly just depends on who is paying for the study in the first place. 😁
Based on what I’ve gathered: 1. Digestive issues 2. Vitamin deficiencies 3. Diabetes 4. Tooth loss 5. Muscle atrophy 6. Pressure sores 7. Hallucinations 8. Mental health disorders 9. Coma 10. Death I’ve drawn these conclusions from autopsy reports—and, frankly, some deep dives into historical texts regarding old-world maritime expeditions... Of course, there's always room for deviation. The timeline? Roughly 1 to 2 years—though that really depends on their prior physical and mental state. What are your thoughts?
madwoman said:just go see a different doctor.......
p.s. protein is practically everywhere—it's hard to run low if you're actually eating a varied diet. just up your intake of beans, peas, corn, or oatmeal. simple enough.🙂
p.p.s. don't go getting fish poisoning. if you absolutely have to eat it, don't overdo it like some people suggest. It’s actually "healthier" than milk.🙄
Regarding point one, everything was covered—variety means eating all sorts of things. That includes meat, fish, veggies, fruit... basically everything.
BUT this part under point two? I am completely lost. Fish poisoning.????????????? I know there are poisonous fish out there, though obviously far fewer than, say, venomous snakes or toxic mushrooms. Please, back that claim up with some actual facts, because I eat fish at least three times a week and I'd really rather not die from it.
I strongly disagree with the idea that ear cleaning should be left solely to a doctor. Anyone with healthy, normal ears—who isn't an infant or elderly—can easily handle this themselves using cotton swabs. In fact, if you aren't cleaning them regularly, those swabs actually end up making clogs much worse. Bottom line: ear hygiene is a personal, periodic thing based on what your body needs—there’s no "one size fits all" rule about doing it every X days, since everyone's wax production is different. Personally, I clean mine daily and haven't had a single issue... For someone else, once every few days or even longer might be plenty. Even back in Ancient Rome, people always carried around little sticks for cleaning their ears and noses—the wealthy used gold, while the poor stuck to wood. Nowadays, things have just shifted toward using tissues and Q-tips.
Emily Myers78 said:Learning to ride a bike via the internet? YES PLEASE! 😬 Or are you also subscribing to Severin’s whole "Verizon is garbage" ideology? 🙂
What I actually need from the internet is a specific METHODOLOGY for teaching someone of my height and weight how to ride. It’s one thing to balance a tiny little kid’s bike while standing upright—easy enough—but keeping me balanced on a full-sized mountain bike once I start leaning... well, even my partner hasn't managed that... 🙂
I’ve been considering training wheels. I spend way too much time overthinking this and not nearly enough time actually doing anything about it. 😳
Personally, I think hands-on instruction is infinitely more effective than anything you'll find online. When it comes to adults and dieting—or in this case, riding—an adult should theoretically find it easier. But kids definitely pick it up faster, simply because their reaction times are better. They just adapt to new movements and learn much quicker. I'm pretty sure there's some video somewhere of a bike with three or four wheels that actually leans into turns, too. Just try a quick Google search—I've stumbled upon all sorts of weird pedal-powered vehicles before. Here is one more solution that might actually work: Have someone give you a lift on a tandem bike, or maybe a small moped. At least until you get the hang of it.
Someone already gave you an answer—FISH. Here’s how you could mix things up: white fish blue fish shellfish crabs... oysters bottom-dwellers—rockfish or reef dwellers flounder or sand-dwellers smoked fish dried fish If that works for you, maybe try some canned options too. You could easily schedule one type per day for the week. And don't forget about canned fish—it’s actually one of the best value picks compared to other pantry staples. The sheer variety of flavors and textures is massive.
Emily Myers78 said:I'm going to hide out here—don't get mad at me, irontiger25... 🙂
Does anyone know of a class (or even just a website) for learning how to ride a bike as an adult? I'm 28. My husband tried teaching me this past fall, but it was a total disaster. It’s honestly so humiliating when people stare and make comments as they walk by—like, "loooook at her over therrrrre!!!"
I used to swear that other people's opinions didn't bother me, but apparently, I was lying to myself. 😳
Try learning via the internet. 🤣 😂 Honestly, this belongs in the Guinness World Records. But okay, let's be serious for a second—even if it sounds ridiculous... Just use training wheels. I once saw a guy riding a motorcycle with training wheels—it was a complete joke. 🙂 😂 🤣 But hey, if he can pull it off, why can't you?
swiftscout8 said:I’d much rather live 50 years doing things the right way than drag it out to 100 by giving up everything that actually makes life worth living.
If I may be so bold as to make a guess... You haven't even hit twenty yet. Just an observation—but once you reach your 49th birthday, specifically one day before you turn fifty, I’ll have a few questions for you...
There’s actually quite a variety of earplugs out there. Some of them just muffle everything indiscriminately. Personally, I think those Swedish brands are the gold standard—they target the specific frequency ranges that really grate on your nerves while leaving enough room for you to still hear a doorbell or a phone ringing... they just don't suppress those crucial frequencies as much.
If you were a woman, I’d actually take the time to teach you properly. But since I know you're a man, I'll just give you a bit of advice instead. Tuck a swim ring right under your arms—around your waist area—and it'll eventually float up on its own; then, just focus on exhaling slowly and steadily every single day... eventually, you'll either learn how to swim, or you won't. 😁 Just make sure you stick to the shallow end and keep a close eye on the lifeguard, just in case.
Noise levels in America are just treated as if they're totally normal. A lot of people looked at me like I was crazy when I first started complaining about the racket. To some folks, it’s perfectly fine to blast the car radio at midnight while driving through—or worse, idling and parking right outside for an hour. And then you’ve got the whole next level: the shouting matches, the screaming, and occasionally even physical fights. In my opinion, it’s a sign of catastrophic culture and a complete lack of basic upbringing... The local police aren't any better, either—they seem to have zero interest in dealing with these loud excesses. Has anyone ever actually been held accountable for blasting 130 dB in the middle of the night with a stereo, screeching tires, or a motorcycle tearing through town—waking up 1,000 residents, if not more? How are you even supposed to defend yourself? I ended up installing special soundproof windows—I can't quite remember the exact decibel reduction, but honestly, you can barely hear a thing from outside anymore.
Someone actually asked this exact same thing a few months back—and I think someone gave an answer, though I can't quite recall if they were talking about breakouts, dark spots, or general hyperpigmentation... whether salicylic acid actually helps with those specific issues is still a bit fuzzy in my mind, but honestly, just go back and dig through the old threads.
I’m going to Try to lay out who I believe is actually at fault for the situation that kicked off this thread. 1, the patient—because he acted like a total savage. 2, the nurse—for failing to direct him to the right department in the first place. 3, the doctor—because when you have a bleeding patient, you can't just let them spiral into a panic. 4, the hospital director—since they clearly failed to organize patient intake and staffing schedules properly. 5, the Secretary—given that the federal regulations governing all of this aren't properly established. 6, the President—for not replacing a Secretary who is clearly failing at their job. 7, the European Community—for failing to provide us with any clear guidelines... 8, God—for making us such flawed creatures to begin with. 9, Everyone else acted exactly as they should have.
A while back, I actually managed to fine-tune my sleep cycle to such an extreme degree that something bizarre happened. I’d wake up, and barely sixty seconds later, my alarm would go off. The following week, I’d wake up, and ten seconds later—boom—the alarm hits. This went on for about a week before my entire internal rhythm shifted and everything just fell out of whack... I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this, and if so, how long did it last? I’d love for someone to explain the science behind this—is it even possible for the body or the brain to possess such a flawless internal clock? If anyone had told me this story, I would have called them out for exaggerating—but it actually happened to me, even if it was only for a brief window...
I think one farmer put it best. He said: "I feed my cows first, then I go on strike." If doctors actually had a decent average salary, they wouldn't be striking against patients—who aren't responsible for their pay, their rights, or any of that... Instead, they’d be striking against a system that undervalues them—assuming it even bothers to value them at all.
By the way, I disagree with some people on this forum who act like certain jobs carry less responsibility than others. Every single profession carries weight. It’s a lie to claim nothing happens if a professor misses a few key points in a lecture. Things *do* happen. Just a few days ago, a young man jumped out of a window. Regardless of whether the blame lies with the professor, the psychologist, or the kid himself—someone is responsible. I’d love to hear someone tell me which profession is "less important."
Casey Palmer5 has already given you plenty of solid answers and suggestions. The only thing I can really suggest is to constantly have something in that hand—something you can try to squeeze or manipulate. To start, try using your right hand to guide the movements of your left—basically, work the left hand through exercises while slowly trying to follow along, resist, or push against those motions... Palm Springs would be a decent spot for some recovery.
You really need to calibrate your bedtime so you actually wake up naturally right before your alarm goes off. Basically, you have to commit to an earlier schedule every single night until you hit that sweet spot of biological balance. It is completely backward—though unfortunately, it’s become the norm—to let an alarm clock dictate your sleep cycle. Doing that just leads to mood swings, brain fog, mistakes, irritability, aggression, total dysfunction...
I eat healthy, which means I refuse to touch anything unless I know exactly what’s inside it. For instance, I won't be fooled by those corporate junk foods you see advertised all over TV—it's basically like they're selling detergent instead of food. No processed meal replacement shakes either, no matter how much Jack Grga tries to sell them. And forget about those vitamin and mineral supplements; I prefer getting my nutrients directly from diverse, whole foods that actually taste good and provide what I need. The idea of falling for brands like Wellness or whatever else comes along doesn't even cross my mind... I know there's nothing behind it but cheap products sold at premium prices that are useless—and frankly, often harmful. It's all just marketing designed to prey on the naive.
If you recognize yourself in my post, please don't bother replying—I have zero patience for pushy, aggressive salespeople.
Zadar County It’s just bottled water—or "mineral water," as some people like to call it—but honestly, almost everything is mineralized unless it’s distilled. Bottled water? That was a total dream for me back when I was drinking it during the war; before that, I didn't really distinguish between the two. But once I actually saw what the pipes look like—and where that water is actually coming from—well... 🙂 Basically, the Zadar area gets its supply from Bokanjac, Golubinka, and Zrmanja. There are a few other smaller sources hooked up locally, too. I've been told the best water comes from Starigrad, straight from the mountains near Yosemite. What do the rest of you in this catchment area think?
You can pick up a voltage tester at any big-box retailer or local hardware store—prices usually run anywhere from $3 to $3.25. They come in all sorts of sizes, ranging from something small enough to fit in your pocket to something more substantial. Plus, they’re actually pretty handy for troubleshooting electrical wiring around the house. 😉 With just a quick tap against a metal surface, you can check for an electric charge without even having to touch a live wire...