From Stand Up To Cancer "One in three cancer deaths can be prevented through altering lifestyle habits, such as eating healthy or exercising regularly. The 2012 World Cancer Day initiative will operate with a mission to collect pledges of individual lifestyle changes, as opposed to strictly monetary funds, and will encourage participants to commit to healthy choices."
I've always believed by making healthy choices, we can stay healthy. While it may not be a guarantee to ward off the chances of getting cancer, it definitely does not hurt to do what we can to prevent it. We can also use this rule of thumb to help prevent all other sorts of diseases that are easily inevitable from harm done to our bodies. So whether you pledge to put out a cigarette, drink less alcohol, or eat less red meat, see the doctor for a regular checkup.. every little bit will help us out in the long term.
I never would've guessed that this heavy commercial is from a rice distributor. My parents always tell me a son/daughter can never possibly equate the love that parents have for their children. We will turn 60 years old one day, and they will still see us as their baby. My dad still picks out fishbones for me, and my mom still tells me to wear socks when it's a cold day. I'm almost certain if it ever came down to having to piggy back me to walk even as a grown adult, they would do it without hesitation. How do you repay your parents for the love that they surrender to you unconditionally? Despite petty trivial things we may go through every once in a while, at the end of the day we should never take our family for granted.
Don’t smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Control your blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
Get regular medical screening tests for people in your age group and risk category.
[via Harvard Health Publications]
With 2012 ahead of us, my main concern is to stay healthy! Because when I'm down, I go down. Some people when sick are unfazed.. they can still function normally and people couldn't even tell that they're under. When I get sick, my entire world falls apart. I feel the need to punch myself to get on with it. Hence, I must prevent the problem before it starts. Cheers to you and your health and if you have any other tips to stay fit as a fiddle, share! :) Let's make this an awesome year, shall we?
In addition to my loving friends and family, I'm lucky to have what I endearingly call my tweet-family. A group of individuals threaded together based upon common interests. Deron, Francis, Rey, Isaiah, Sam, Harish. Talented, friendly, amazing people. It doesn't matter where we are from, or what we do. We were brought together by our common love for basketball, and more specifically, the Lakers. Some of my real-life friends and family don't understand how the whole Twitter thing works. I think it is such a great networking tool to bring people from all walks of life together, via the interwebs.
As much of the world watches in disbelief, this colossal quake has caused more havoc with the dangerous tsunami that has ensued afterwards. I'd like to take a couple minutes to send heartfelt thoughts to those who are in Japan continuing to endure the aftermath of this natural disaster and to also drive awareness to the immense response we can take to help others. I'm proud to be American because of our quick response to provide aid to other countries. Despite the fact that the phones have been down in Japan, I'm impressed at the quick photos, videos, and status updates received directly from our friends in Japan via social media avenues. The internet is just another way we can stay connected with one other directly as a rapid transit of live information.
I cannot keep my eyes off of CNN and their coverage. Thank goodness we have live coverage both online and on TV.
Boston.com always offers amazing photos, see the news in pictures.
Various disaster relief funds have already been set up, learn how you can help.
Addendum: As much as I am a supporter of giving to great causes, I've also had some mixed feelings regarding the sense of quick-to-help urgency via monetary donation. Be wary about how you choose to donate, in light of some recent articles that have suggested we should not choose to solely donate in times of crisis, and rather help on an ongoing basis for world issues. Always do your due diligence before you decide to give. Just the other day I got approached at a supermarket from a religious group. While I want to give them the benefit of the doubt they have good intentions, I prefer to make my donations where I am rest assured the right help will get to the right cause.
President-elect Obama asks us to renew America together. In the spirit of MLK day which was originally intended as a day of service, he is asking citizens to join him in serving our communities. A great man, Gandhi once said, "Be the change you wish to see."
Find out how you can take up Obama's call to service on January 19, 2009:
On the site, find local events from food drives to blood drives, clean-ups to trainings – so many ways to volunteer and contribute to nationwide change.
As we approach Thanksgiving, let's take time to not only be grateful for the people we love and what we are blessed with, let's also remember to give to those who may not be as fortunate as we are.
Non-profit organizations that help the homeless often host Thanksgiving meals and can often use a helping hand. You can always help volunteer this Thanksgiving at your local community shelter or mission. Or why just limit it to Thanksgiving? Donations are welcome throughout the year whether it is monetary, food, or even used clothing and goods.
Help Feed America: http://feedingamerica.org/
Or research some of the local organizations in your area to find out how you can help give to others.