We hope these stories of famous athletes with cancer will inspire you, but anyone who copes with cancer is a hero in our book. Let’s take a closer look! The then 33-year-old mother of one underwent surgery and nine weeks of chemotherapy to treat the disease. She was described as cancer-free in a 2016 article published by the American Cancer Society. Miller launched a women’s health website, ​Shannon Miller Lifestyle, to share health tips through blog posts and articles written by experts....

Start taking the medication as soon as you feel the cramps coming on, and continue taking them until your cramping has passed. Try ibuprofen brands such as Advil and Motrin. You can also try naproxen brands such as Aleve. You can also buy heat patches from the drug store that stick onto your skin. To make it even more relaxing, try lighting a few candles and adding some bath salts to the tub....

Our Arabic instructor at the University of Damascus assured us that no such thing would happen in Syria because there was social cohesion and that—unlike that of Egypt or Tunisia—the government reflected the will of the people. The comments echoed what Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told The Wall Street Journal in a January 2011 interview: “We have more difficult circumstances than most of the Arab countries but in spite of that Syria is stable....

The Prophet (peace be upon him) once said: “I have been given words which are concise but comprehensive in meaning” [Sahih Muslim]. Follow this example with your own choice of words, and express yourself thoughtfully and clearly, without resorting to insults and angry arguments. [3] X Research source Not communicating effectively is one of the biggest causes for fights. In a good marriage, both spouses must feel understood by their spouses....

Lean forward against a table and hold up your weight by bracing the table with one arm. Let the other arm hang freely by your side and swing it gently back and forth, side to side, and round in circles. Do 2 sets of 10 pendulum repetitions 5-6 days a week. [2] X Research source Relax your shoulders and pull one arm across your body. Hold the arm in place with your other arm for about 30 seconds....

Select “President Obama” from the drop-down menu at the top of the page (you also have the option of contacting Michelle Obama through the same form). Fill out the top of the form with your name, email address, phone number, and address. Then, compose your message in the text box. After you proof-read your message, click the blue “Get in Touch” box at the bottom of the form. Birthday (specify adult or child) Condolence Eagle Scout Award Girl Scout Gold Award Graduation Military retirement Birth of a child Wedding Wedding anniversary...

It may help to plan out what you’ll say beforehand. Write down your request along with a list of reasons to help your argument. Practice speaking if you tend to get nervous jitters. [2] X Research source Make sure you’re asking and not delivering an ultimatum. You want to make sure the other person has room to say no without feeling pressured! If your request is denied, try not to complain or sulk....

To achieve a multicolored look without switching yarns, try a variegated yarn that incorporates several different colors. [2] X Research source Have 200 yards (182. 9 m) of yarn at your disposal. Bigger needles create a looser stitch; smaller needles, a tighter one. Choose the size according to your desired look. If you are a beginner knitter, you should make a relatively small scarf, enough to keep you warm, but avoid making it so wide that it takes too long to knit....

Taking time to be in the moment can help with this. Focus on your breathing, and do your best to focus on the task at hand. If you’re feeling inclined, conduct an experiment to see just how few people are really paying attention to you. Try going to a public place and making yourself stand out by wearing something loud or doing something unusual. You’ll find that few people actually heed these things....

If you’re feeling guilty over your feelings of lust, it’s important to make peace with these feelings. Remember that lust doesn’t have to control your behavior, but it is totally normal to experience. If you’re at home with your girlfriend and finding yourself way too distracted by thoughts of sex, ask her to take a walk with you. Say something like, “Hey, it’s a nice day out—want to head to the park?...

In the microwave, warm up a bowl of 1⁄3 cup (79 mL) hand cream, a few glugs of olive oil (or grape seed oil, if you have it), and 3-4 drops of lavender oil (found in the health food store) to a temperature that is warm but not too hot to touch. Apply a generous amount to each fingernail and gently massage into the nail, cuticle, and surrounding skin, spending a minute or two on each....

Gandhi was also an inspiration to many world leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and former President Barack Obama. Every year, an event dedicated to Gandhi called Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on his birthday, October 2. The United Nations also declared his birthday a National Day of Nonviolence in 2007. In his memory, here are some noteworthy quotes from Gandhi, which resonate now more than ever. “The weak can never forgive....

For years, teachers have followed the “10-minute rule” giving students roughly 10 minutes of homework per grade level. However, recent studies have shown students are completing 3+ hours of homework a night well before their senior years even begin. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Psychological Association Leading scientific and professional organization of licensed psychologists Go to source There are even studies that have shown homework in primary school has no correlation with classroom performance whatsoever....

If he asks you out on short notice (as a spontaneous Aries likely will), you might say, “I’ve actually got plans today, but I’m free later this week 😊 " If you’ve been texting back and forth, end your conversation on a high note and use your exit to emphasize the cool things you’ve got going on in your life. You might text him, “It’s been so fun to catch up, but I’ve got to head out....

It could be something simple like a quiet dinner with no electronics or a relaxing movie or TV show that you watch together without distractions. You can also go out somewhere nice to eat or just take a stroll around your neighborhood. Quality time doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need is each other! You could also try to check out a new restaurant every date night or take turns choosing what you’ll do together to keep it interesting....

Some clinics may offer free testing, and others may charge you a fee based on your income so the tests are affordable. If you don’t have any money, ask if you qualify for a free test. You may not need to provide insurance or pay anything for STD testing at some sites, but be sure to contact them and ask first. If you don’t live in the US, try searching your local government’s website to see if they list medical clinics that offer STD tests....

The first hours or even days might be hard, but you’re giving him the chance to do some self-reflection. He will be forced to sit with his thoughts and ponder why you’re ignoring him, which will lead to him realizing what he did wrong. [2] X Research source Give straight answers that require no explanation. Blunt answers like “okay,” “nah,” and “fine” show that you’re listening but don’t want to engage in a full conversation....