I had my six-month follow-up for my PRK surgery yesterday. Everything’s fine. My vision is still 20/20, and the doc confirmed my over-the-counter +1.25 reading glasses are the correct strength for my eyes. Interestingly, she also confirmed that she can tell by my optic nerve that I was very nearsighted … Continue reading →
I was perusing my Amazon Recommendations (read: procrastinating on Twilight Revisions) and came across a book titled, Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time. Contrary to my first thought, this is not yet another weight loss fad diet. It’s about being that gregarious person … Continue reading →
PBW was reading my mind, or perhaps, my body today. Her Monday Ten was titled, “Health Ten.” I’ve been taking Osteo Bi-Flex for at least a month and a half now. That’s a brand name for glucosamine chonroitin. It’s supposed to renew cartilage and lubricate joints. My PA recommended it. … Continue reading →
So, you’re starting a gym routine or trying to spice up your old one? Since my knee surgery, I can’t run anymore. I used to participate in marathons just for fun, so this is a bummer. (Note I said “participate”. My best ever marathon time is around five hours and … Continue reading →
So our bodies may be younger than we think. According to this New York Times article (free registration required), most of the cells in our body may only be seven to ten years old. Why don’t we act the age of our cells? The cells in our cerebral cortex don’t … Continue reading →
I had my three-month post-PRK follow-up exam today. Eyes are still 20-20 (they were at the one month, too, but nobody specifically mentioned it to me). There are only very slight changes now. I’m cleared for another three months. At that time, they’ll give me a reading glasses prescription, but … Continue reading →
Ever wondered why inhaling oxygen seems to cause you to gain weight? Well, there might be an answer for part of it–especially if you’re female and over 40. See, if you haven’t figured it out yet, that’s when our bodies start preparing us for “The Change.” Usually discussed in hushed … Continue reading →
I love baked potatoes. I don’t recommend inhaling them. I was able to draw a breath fairly quickly after a soft mouthful went down the wrong pipe, but this was one time when the headline “WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN FRONT OF COMPUTER: Choked on baked potato” flashed through my mind–briefly. … Continue reading →
I’m going to be mostly offline until around May 25th. Barring the really unusual, though, I should be fine. I’ve had the crud that’s been going around, but I scheduled the worst of it to hit over last weekend. I’ve been functioning at nearly normal capacity since then with some … Continue reading →
The weekend got off to a slow start. I’ve managed to go from waking up with a post-nasal drip cough on Wednesday to not wanting to move by Friday night. I spent the weekend in bed, alternately sleeping and revising Twilight. (Thank heaven for my wireless connection and my laptop!) … Continue reading →