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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- 4 Amazing Home Health Care Services for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Anica OaksYou might not be surprised to know that seniors require more care than children due to the numerous ailments, the medications that must be carefully measured, and the amount of supervision that some medical conditions require. What you might be surprised about is the variety of options your ...
Views: 1830 - 4 Ways Assisted Living Has Evolved and Blossomed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Anica OaksWhen many people think about elderly care, they automatically assume that all facilities are like institutionalized nursing homes. While dependent patients may require the additional attention that elders at a nursing home receive, this type of setting was deemed no longer acceptable to the ...
Views: 1380 - Dr. Michael Mantell Says, "Life's A Game: Play It" - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Michael MantellMichael Mantell, Ph.D. is convinced that if there was a drug that offered all of the benefits that play does, it’d be the biggest seller on the planet. But who needs to buy a pill when play is free, available 24 hours a day, and no is ever prescription needed? Plato did prescribe, “Life must ...
Views: 1333 - To bee or not to bee? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Kenny McDowellI have recently been experimenting with healthy recipes in which I have included honey as a sweetener but I haven't really considered what it's true benefits are because honey is usually taken for granted as being a "healthy ingredient". I decided then to delve a bit deeper to see what ...
Views: 1168 - Applying Maslows Heiarchy of Needs in the Service of the Intellectual and Developmentaly Disabled - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisMaslow's hierarchy of needs theory consists of five interdependent levels that one strives to meet in a life cycle. Some cultures may place more or less emphasis on the importance of each level, but each has great applicability to achieving a meaningful life for all people. The hierarchy is ...
Views: 1471 - You Are Unique! Do You Appreciate Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Robin CoventryWhen you look in the mirror do you really see yourself? Is it a quick look with just a hand through the hair or a concentrated look as you apply your makeup? Are you focused on the hair while shaving or tweezing your face? Do you avoid the mirror? Do You Really See You? I ask these ...
Views: 1262 - Are You on The Most Important "Best Of" List This Year? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Michael MantellThere is an African-American proverb that says, “God makes three requests of His children: Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have, now.” It’s that time of the year again, when the “Best of_____” lists begin to appear. You know these lists. They include everything from the best ...
Views: 1424 - MEMORY TESTS - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinThe fastest, easiest test of the memory that I know is the one where you have to remember three objects five minutes after you’ve been told what they are. This is part of a standardized test of cognition (typically testing for dementia) known as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - Obesity Epidemic? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Kenny McDowellI don't know if it's because of the weight I that have lost recently that I am more aware, but I can't help but notice the composition of people all around us. I went out for a long walk yesterday on a nice summer evening and noticed how few other people were out doing the same - yet there ...
Views: 1228 - Are you training to fail? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellAre you training to fail? 16 July 2014 I see so many people obsessed with numbers when weight training? 5 sets of 10? 4 sets of 8?? 10 sets of 20??? If an exercise is carried out with a set number of repetitions specified beforehand, when you get to that predetermined number in ...
Views: 1233 - Training at intervals? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellTraining at intervals? 24 July 2014 In last week’s blog I mentioned that short intense workouts that can be done when weight training (HIT), why can’t the same principles be incorporated in to your cardiovascular fat burning program? If you could burn fat efficiently in short intense ...
Views: 1118 - Meditation Fundamentals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from nancy traversMost of us are so busy that the thought of sitting still for 20 minutes or even 5 minutes a day is beyond us. We know meditation is probably good for us, but rewards seem fuzzy and methodology even fuzzier. What, exactly, is meditation? And do you have to be religious? Meditation is often ...
Views: 1161 - Medicines, Side Effects, the Elderly, and Nutrient Loss - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallThe older we get, the less enzymes and stomach acid we often have to fully process our foods. Many people start having reflux, gas, bloating, and general digestive distress. Going to the doctor often gets them prescriptions for various forms of aluminum antacids when it is often more acid, not ...
Views: 1564 - Could this describe your partner? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Rhonda RabowHi everyone and welcome new members Recently I started seeing more and more couples with more extreme challenges than the usual litany of problems. I noticed that for some, communication issues were just the tip of the iceberg of the list of frustrations and resentments expressed by some ...
Views: 1591 - Revealed: New Research On How Chlorella Keeps Your Brain Sharp - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen your mind starts to leave you, you’re powerless in a profound way. It’s why Alzheimer’s and dementia are so scary. Tragically, medicine offers few answers for these diseases. None of the drugs used for dementia actually stop memory loss. They only seem to slow the progression a little ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThe westernized world is pretty unhealthy. I come from Wales and more than a quarter of all over 40’s are obese. We are also an ageing nation, with around 45 per cent of us being over 45 years old. These figures, combined with the continued downward trend in activity levels, makes Wales a ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to ...
Views: 3637(2 votes) - Sleep Patterns Change with Age - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalAge is the most important determinant of the required amount of sleep a person needs. The volume of children’s sleep hours will depend on the stage of they are currently in. In the case of newborns, they sleep an average of 16 to 18 hours a day. As they reach the age of one, children’s sleep ...
Views: 1774 - Want To Live To 100? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michael Rosenbaum“I’m 103,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes and an impish smile. Born in 1910 in the Southern Canadian prairie town of Bow Island, centenarian Mary Ell is one of those rare people who has cruised past the century mark and is still living life to its fullest. Want to live to 100? Take ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - True or False Improve your long-term MEMORY - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“True-or-False Research Improves Your Memory 73%.” • 1. True or False: “It’s what you KNOW, not what you ‘Show’.” • 2. True or False: “At-Work: YOU are ‘underestimated’ by the HR department.” • 3. True or False: “Getting-Excited is better than “Calming- Down” for school and career ...
Views: 2016 - "What makes one graduate WEALTHY, and the others only AVERAGE?" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What Makes one Graduate Wealthy, and the others ‘only’ Average?” • 1. Me: “This is new research, December, 2013, by experts at MIT and Harvard. They say stuff about education that is brand-new. This is relevant to parents who care about their kids’ future.” • 2. You: “Does it apply to ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - How to Double your Income in 2024 Using Mental-Imagery - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow to Double Your Income in 2014 Using Mental-Imagery • 1. Me: “The latest research at the University of Oslo, & published 12.03.13 in Psychological Science drops a bomb. That what we concentrate on as a Mental-Movie, and emotionalize, creates itself in our experiences.” • 2. You: “Do ...
Views: 2171(2 votes) - "Could you use tested & proven Headlines to get Emails read?" - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Could You use tested & proven Headlines to 2x your Closes?” • 1. Me: “Affiliates need more than Clicks, they must produce closes on buyers’ Credit Cards, right?” • 2. You: “What if I not an affiliate? Am I wasting my time learning about Headlines that pull?” • 3. Me: “None of us was born ...
Views: 2012 - "Do you live in a Touch-Phobic society? It's important." - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do You Live in a Touch-Phobic Society?” • 1. Me: “Are You a skeptic like me? Here something that I researched in scientific journals that Surprised me. Interested?” • 2. You: “Is it long and drawn-out, or philosophy & theory? Will it do me any good? Tell me.” • 3. Me: “It’s about ...
Views: 2649 - "Two-Secrets of YOUR Success for 2014." - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Two Secrets of Success: Repetition & Review for 2014.” • 1. Me: “We got 452 emails about “Thymus & Spleen THUMPING”. They remembered TARZAN of the Apes and his Thymus Thumping in the movies & TV.” • 2. You: “I remember one thing about it, besides TARZAN. I have NO idea of the Location of ...
Views: 2078 - Read & Digest This Blog And WIN a PRIZE. Yes, really. - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Before You Can Learn & Remember, Two-Brain Signals.” • 1. Me: “Did you know your evolutionary brain hates change? It considers it a threat. Learning is included.” • 2. You: “So what? Is there a solution to being a great learner?” • 3. Me: “Yes, and it’s quick and easy. But you have to ...
Views: 1951 - "Why Instincts can Control Your WillPower." - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why Instincts Can Compete With Our 21st Century Brain.” • 1. Mike (my teenager): “My Bio teacher says we are Cavemen living in the 21st Century. There’s a conflict going on between our ancient & modern brain. Huh?” • 2. Me (Pop): “On-the money. But here’s what it means to you. It’s the ...
Views: 1932 - "13-Headlines to get a CLICK, not a DELETE." - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“13-Secret Headlines to Get a Click – not a Delete” • 1. Urgency: “For real: you SNOOZE, you lose.” • 2. Question: “What’s the ‘Path-of-Least-Resistance?” Answer: Habit. It can double your income in 2014. • 3. Command: “Double your income starting this Month.” • 4. Teaser: “If ...
Views: 1968 - "How Your Ideas Create Money." - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How do Your Ideas create Money-Dinero-Wealth?” • 1. Me: “Your words attract your tribe. People who hunger & thirst to be in Alignment with your goals, desires, & intentions. Call it: Target, Ends & Objectives.” • 2. You: “OK, but I need examples of the ‘right’ words.” • 3. Me: “The #1 ...
Views: 1944 - "Want to know some weird tips about your Health?" - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?” • 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…” • 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.” • 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ...
Views: 1899 - "Want to know some weird tips about your Health?" - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?” • 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…” • 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.” • 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ...
Views: 1802 - "Is Mindset 51% of your daily SUCCESS?" - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is Mindset (attitude) 51% of Your Daily Success?” • 1. “Want Three-Proven-Tips on Who You Can Trust & Follow to Double Your Income in 2014?” • 2. “Do You Look, Speak, & Act Like A Professional Expert?” • 3. “Who Has More HOPE, Successful folks or Strugglers?” • 4. “Are You a Skeptic ...
Views: 1999 - Thirty-Second Strategy to Influence Others - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Thirty-Seconds to Control Yourself & Influence Others.” • 1. Me: “Want power over others who try to control you?” • 2. You: “Not particularly. I’m Ok with how I am.” • 3. Me: “Self-Control is important because you are being hit-on all day at home, at work & by the media. They want to ...
Views: 1837 - How you React to CHANGE Influences your Success At-Work & At-Home. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How do You React to Change at Home, At-Work, & in People?” (For me, it sucks.) • 1. Me: “How do we decide to pay attention or mentally SNOOZE when someone is talking?” • 2. You: “Uh, I don’t know and I don’t care. Why should I?” • 3. Me: “If you don’t get it, you’re leaving money on the ...
Views: 1767 - "New Scientific Tool to Activate Your Brain For Quick Learning & Memory" - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“New Tool to Activate Your Brain For Learning & Memory?” • 1. Me: “We have a NEW baby-easy way to add up to 35% to your Memory & Learning. And it’s permanent. Want it?” • 2. You: “I’m not negative or even skeptical but – who says so, how much, and how hard to use is this new tool?” • 3. ...
Views: 2217 - "Are you eligible to add 34% to your Mwmoey & IQ?" - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Hal WechslerWant a Fast-System to Add 34% to Your Memory & IQ?” • 1. Me: “I bet you’re a skeptic and contrarian like me. Do you ask for proof and evidence before you believe?” • 2. You: “Sure, my mama said not to ‘believe’ strangers. My Pop said, “Hold on to your wallet & checkbook or they’ll be ...
Views: 1983 - "Past Your Peak?" Add 36% to your IQ." - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Past Your PEAK? Easy way to add 36% to your IQ - fast.” • 1. Me: “We tested a baby-easy strategy that takes 5-minutes to add 36% to your long-term memory. Interested?” • 2. You: “Do you have to be a Brainiac to make it work? Could my teenager use it to ACE his grades and exams?” • 3. Me: ...
Views: 1921 - "Is the Power of Suggestion Making your Life Better & Rewarding You with Wealth?" - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is The Power-of-Suggestion How You Make Money, Cement Relationships, & For Personal-Protection?” • 1. Me: “Mike, (my teenage kid) do you intentionally use “Suggestions” to motivate yourself to ace exams & classes, and to influence, persuade & convince girls?” • 2. Mike: “Pop, you just got ...
Views: 1707 - Notes to Brainiacs or Those Who Are Becoming Brainiacs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerNotes to Me, Myself, & My Shadow • 1. Our brain is a creator of ‘habits’. Its goal is to organize what we do as daily Routines on auto-pilot. That’s good & bad. The benefit of Habit is Not to have relearn daily how to drive, read, dress ourselves & do our job. • 2. Excessive-Habits turn us ...
Views: 1752 - What Einstein said about life without mentioning Relativity. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do You Know These Einstein Quotes?” • 1. “The only valuable thing is Intuition.” • 2. “A Little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. But, a Lot of knowledge is too.” • 3. “If you cannot explain your amazing idea, invention or theory to a smart ten-year old, you may NOT be on to ...
Views: 1679 - "These Experiences Can Raise Your Annual Income up to 53%." - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“These Experiences Impact Your Annual Income.” • 1. “But Pop, I get Bored fast. Don’t say it, ‘I have a limited attention-span’. I remember. A goldfish has 9-seconds, and my generation has only 8. Tell me something I can use.” • 2. “I’ll tell you some stuff I learned this week Online. You ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - "Are You Saying We Read With Our EARS?" - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Are you Saying We See With our EARS?” • 1. “I showed my teenager Mike, this new scientific research that came to a weird conclusion about how we SEE. • 2. “Pop, I don’t get it. We don’t just see with our eyes, the retina part, they say past experience and our expectation change the ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - "What's the Secret of Convincing a Group?" - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhat’s The Secret of Speaking to a Group & Convincing Them? My teenager Michael, asked me to help him improve his Talk for Class President. • 1. “Mike, there are two-things that rivets our attention other than Ben Franklins ($100) falling from the sky.” • 2. “In my circles $10 bills would ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - What Two-Letter Word Terrifies Your BRAIN? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What is the Two-Letter Word that Your Brain Considers a Threat to Your ‘Survival’? • 1. “It took the invention (1999) of the fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery) to show your Brain changes for the ‘worse’ - when it Sees, Hears or even reads the word: No!” • 2. “That’s the ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Protecting Elderly People During Hot Weather Conditions - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Oliver StirkIt is great news when the sunshine and good weather arrives, however it is important to remember that high temperatures can be dangerous for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and they should be protected from the possible health effects of hot weather where possible. A specialist home ...
Views: 1637 - How do you get insomnia? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongHow do you get insomnia? Okay, so staying up late at night can mean one thing. But what if you are trying to get a good night’s sleep but can’t? Well, there are actually many different kinds of insomnia that all deprives you of sleep. Today in this article, I am going to explain to you what ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Can we live Healthy to 101? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Prof. George GrantThere is a difference between biological age and chronological age. Some people in their sixties look like they are in their forties and others who have bad lifestyle choices look 20 years older than their peers. The life expectancy in 1900 was 49 years. Today, the life expectancy is around 77 ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - A 'Magic Bullet' For Treating Stroke - It's t-PA - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Junji TakanoIschemic stroke (cerebral infarction) is the most common type of stroke. It is a deadly condition caused by blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain. Paralysis on one side of the body is one of the sequelae of stroke. According to the World Health Organization, ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - True of False: What your Eyes See... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerTrue/False: “What your eyes see, your ‘heart’ is bound to believe.” • 1. “I don’t even know what that means. What’s-In-It-For-Me? to even think about it?” • 2. “If you take this knowledge to mind, you will be in the top 5% of students and executives. Example: if we see it on TV, hear it on ...
Views: 1639 - When the Time Comes to Stop Fighting it and Switch to Multifocal Lenses - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Natan DorfmanSo you've been taking off your glasses to read for a few years. Maybe you even lost them a time or two, or the dog got a hold of them. Or maybe you're just plain tired of having to hang your "real" glasses on your head or put them in your shirt pocket just to read your favorite magazine. It's ...
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