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I have several friends who had children in their mid 40's. In fact, I've known a couple of men with younger wives who had kids in their 50's. They are all very good parents with excellent kids. There are advantages and disadvantages in waiting to have kids. I'd say that having kids when one...

I've been told that there are some eye exercises which can help to improve a persons vision. Does anyone know anything about this?

I'd question how much people have really changed. People have good and bad traits, characters, and motives. People experience happiness and sadness, pleasure and pain, hope and fear, and many other contrasting states during the course of their lives. It has been like this for hundreds, or...

Aloe Vera, from any health food store, wiped on the face with a cotton pad once or twice a day is reported to help 30- 50% of the folks who try it. It often takes 10 days to 2 weeks before ANY improvement is noticed. So don't give up to soon! This is simple and cheap, but it has solved my...

I knew a guy who commited suicide in his late thirties. He lived a somewhat troubled life. I don't know what factor or combination of events in his life led him to kill himself. I did see the damage his decision created in his family. It has ruined his family. His father blamed himself for...

For what it's worth, I've read that some people who have food allergies will fall asleep after eating a food which is a problem for them. In some cases, this may be their primary symptom of the underlying allergy. Keep in mind, that most foods contain multiple ingredients. It could be that...

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure several years ago. I did some research and found that salt and stress can raise blood pressure reading. My stress level was cut by: 1. Learning to say the word, "NO!" 2. Making some VERY difficult decisions which I'd put off for way to long. 3...

Years ago I heard some old folks talking about contrast showers. They said it would strengthen the immune system. I can't say if it's true or not, but that idea has been around for a long time. On a similar note, back when I was teenager, a guy who worked in the medical field told me that if...

I had tennis elbow years ago. Back then, rest was considered the best therapy. The doctor recommended stretching a couple of times per day. The stretching exercise did more to help it heal than anything else. I had to continue stretching my arm for many months AFTER the pain abated to...

I'm looking for some names and pictures of older women who compete in figure competitions. Women 50+ years of age would be ideal. Thanks in advance for any help!

girlfromky, Welcome to this website. It's good to hear that you have decided to change your life and health habits. It may not be easy, but the results are SO worth it!! One thing is for certain. Do NOT, repeat NOT, lose weight to quickly. I know a girl who is about your age. She dropped...

Aloe Vera, applied 1-2 times per day, helps many people. It takes a week or so before any changes will be noticed. It's cheap, harmless, and can also be used to speed the healing of cuts, burns, etc.

I've had trouble with shin splints for years. My doctor recommended doing stretches which helped a little, but running was still out of the question. More recently, I've been doing a new exercise which has really helped. I lay on my back with one leg stretched out on the floor. I pull the...

I got into an discussion with a girl over whether people need sugar in their diets. This discussion started after one of our friends told us they are allergic to sugar. (They have quit adding any sweeteners to foods) Her basic argument is that people need sugar, honey, or other sweeteners in...

This is a great site! I've been reading, reading, and reading!!! There is a wealth of information on this site! The search function has been quite helpful in finding answers to many questions. Reading the advice of knowledgable trainers posted on this site has corrected some of my...

In several threads on this site, it's been recommended to get an olympic weight set. Why are the olympic weights recommended?