Tag Archives: health

#Karen: Having Basic Standards Does Not Make You One

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Robert P.

A little over two years ago, my wife and I went to Denny’s in Texas when we still lived there. We enjoyed the place up to the last few visits, but that particular visit was a little interesting. For starters, … Continue reading →

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#MensHealth: How I Stopped a “Silent Killer”

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Robert P.

Some time ago, my wife started using a blood pressure machine at home. One day, I just decided to check out my own blood pressure. There was no reason I wanted to; I just did it. Later within that week, … Continue reading →

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Why You Need to Stop Using “In Moderation” and Other Excuses to Eat Unhealthy

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Robert P.

In 2014, when I was deployed to Afghanistan, I mentioned to a co-worker that I was looking to lose some weight. I was 5’11” and about 215 at the time, so compared to society’s view of people who need to … Continue reading →

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#BellLetsTalk: Here Are 10 Things We Need To Stop Doing In Terms Of Dealing With Mental Health

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Robert P.

I am not an expert. I am not a medical professional of any kind. I have no mental health background. I am simply someone who cares about mental health and illness. While I have always cared about mental health, today … Continue reading →

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