I’m afraid that if my heart rate gets too low, it will stop. I know this is irrational, I watch my heart rate on my Fitbit and it is making me anxious and preventing me from sleeping, what can I do?
In a resting state, the normal heart rate of adults is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). If the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute,…
I just got back from my chemo appointment and visit with my oncologist
I just got back from my chemo appointment and visit with my oncologist. She is usually very calm and “by the book,” but today she came in smiling and almost…
A story about Matt Leblanc, who gave up his career to be with his daughter.
Some actors are best known for a single role. That was the case with Matt LeBlanc, who rose to fame as Joey Tribbiani in Friends and captivated us with his…
What are the unwritten social rules that everyone should know?
1. 1+1 = 3 if you do not use a condom. Alcohol increases the size of the "Send" button by 2%. 3. Never underestimate the power of foolish people in…
Why did my gynecologist not stop when I said “ow”?
It’s actually a general (and not necessarily genital) thing. When my dentist performs my half-yearly dental check, she thoroughly searches for cavities, dental plaque and gum infections, and her very thoroughness…
What animal eats Komodo dragons?
Adult Komodo dragons may prey on younger ones (which find refuge in trees to escape). Other than that, scavengers eat them when they’re dead (which may include dragons, which do…
What are your scariest experiences working in a mental hospital or asylum?
This patient was not in a mental hospital yet, but well on the way. She came in with an angry face, and her facial expression said that she wasn’t going…
Prince William told a story that he couldn’t believe he was retelling. A story that leaves him “cringing
Prince William told a story that he couldn’t believe he was retelling. A story that leaves him “cringing”. During an event at Buckingham Palace in 2013, he was his usual…
Can one photo change the minds of the people who see it?
A few days ago, a photo of American model, Kendall Jenner, in a swimsuit went viral. Showing her body that many women consider to be perfect. On the right, a…
What method of execution in history makes your hair stand on end?
There are other more “graphical pictures” out there on the internet. You have been warned. I have seen about this on Quora. Man I wouldn’t wanna be the sad fucker…