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I Slept With Earplugs for 6 Months
I didn’t start sleeping with earplugs because I wanted better sleep. I started because I was desperate. The apartment I lived in wasn’t the noisiest place on earth, but it had its quirks—neighbors with heavy feet, a dog that barked at passing clouds, and a heating system that coughed like it had a lifetime of stories to tell. At first, I laughed it off, thinking I could just tune it out. But over time, it started getting to me.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
How I Slept 20 Minutes Less—Everyday
I never thought 20 minutes could matter. It seemed too small to be significant—just a sliver of time, barely noticeable in the rhythm of a day. And yet, when I started sleeping 20 minutes less every night, something unexpected happened.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
Are Chemicals Causing Cancer in Young People
Cancer in young people is no longer a rare diagnosis. Over the past few decades, scientists and healthcare providers have observed a troubling rise in early-onset cancers. While genetics and lifestyle factors have always played a role, researchers are increasingly asking a critical question. Could everyday chemical exposure be a hidden culprit?
By Lucy watson7 months ago in Longevity
My Therapist Told Me I Was Normal — I Wasn’t
I still remember the way she looked at me—warm eyes, kind voice, soft sweater that smelled like lavender. My first therapist, Rachel, made me feel safe in a way I hadn’t felt in years. I was twenty-one, sitting in a small office that felt more like a cozy living room than a place for breaking open your soul.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
It's late. You're hungry. 9 midnight snacks you can eat without sabotaging your sleep.
Late-night snacking has a bad reputation — and for good reason, to be honest. It can mess with your sleep and your digestion (triggering acid reflux, in particular). And rather than reaching for celery sticks and carrots, people tend to gravitate toward less-than-healthy choices — namely, foods high in fat, salt and sugar like chips, crackers and cookies — when snacking after dark.
By Kristen Orkoshneli7 months ago in Longevity
What My Ogden Patients Taught Me About Smiles, Confidence, and Growing Up
When I first became an orthodontist, I thought I’d spend most of my days focused on the technical side of treatment: perfecting bite alignment, moving teeth with precision, and tracking jaw development with x-rays and scans. And while all of that is true, something unexpected happened along the way.
By Mian Abdulrahman7 months ago in Longevity
A Sunday Summer Morning Stroll Around New York's Empire State Plaza
Good morning, Vocal Media community, and welcome to the July 14 edition of my Monday Morning Huddle! Today, I share photos and recollections of my Sunday morning stroll around New York's Empire State Plaza. Yes, we are out of the garden this week and on to different scenery. Yesterday was a great day personally, and I hope my reflective messages meet anyone needing a bit of inspiration.
By Marilyn Glover7 months ago in Longevity
The Day I Chose to Feel Everything and Still Moved Forward
There are days that blur into each other, so ordinary they vanish from memory. Then there are days that leave a scar — not always from hurt, but from truth. The day I chose to feel everything, all at once, and still take a step forward, is one I’ll never forget.
By Hazrat Usman Usman7 months ago in Longevity
Where Does Happiness Come From?
Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet its source remains elusive, deeply personal, and often shrouded in the complexity of human experience. Where does happiness truly come from? While we cannot choose the circumstances of our birth, our family, environment, or starting point in life, we are gifted with the power to shape the contours of our existence through the choices we make. These choices, big and small, weave the tapestry of our lives, and though we may not know which path is our "destiny," we can strive to make each decision the best it can be.
By Whitestone Yong7 months ago in Longevity
