Month: January 2024

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Why Is There An Increasing Number Of Cancer Diagnoses Among Young Adults?

Cancer Among Adults Under The Age Of 50

Every generation has a population of young adults who are mostly vibrant, healthy, and with a certain joie de vivre.  Sadly, there is an uptick in the number of young adults under the age of 50 being diagnosed with different types of cancer.  

Why?

Carbajal (2024), Cleveland Clinic (2022), and the NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute (2020) explore the phenomenon.

Vikki

References

Carbajal, E. (2024). Experts scramble to understand rising cancer rates in young adults.  Retrieved From https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/experts-scramble-to-understand-rising-cancer-rates-in-young-adults.html

Cleveland Clinic. (2022, March 17).  6 Warning Signs Of Colin Cancer.  Video. [YouTube].  Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__WkQfzh7V4

NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute. (2020). Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising Rapidly among Young Adults? Retrieved From https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/colorectal-cancer-rising-younger-adults

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Developing And Reinforcing Healthy Self-Esteem (And The Operative Word Is “Healthy”)

Reconfiguring one’s thinking can go a long way in creating a better relationship with oneself, and others.  Don’t ever fall into a negative mindset.  Think positively about yourself, and allow those corresponding behaviors to travel forward.

Vikki

Reference

BrainyQuote. (2024).  Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes.  Retrieved From https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/eleanor_roosevelt_161321

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2024 Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. – Isaiah 55:08 KJV

The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was a bold, courageous, and eloquent orator!  He influenced many racial and ethnic groups and brought people together.

We can never thank the clergy enough for paving the way for all of us in society.

Vikki

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Whether They’re Called Goals Or Bucket Lists, Certain Things To Keep In Mind

YOUR LIFE, YOUR GOALS!

First, they have to be realistic goals for attainment that can come to fruition.  It is better to stay away from any overly complicated goals.

Second, before goal achievement can even possibly occur, an individual must have a healthy attitude.  Don’t let it be said that the aspect that caused your goal stagnation was a negative attitude.

Third, it’s a good idea to maintain your counsel (i.e., keep your ideas to yourself).  These are your dreams and it is better when you keep them close to your breast to avoid unnecessary external complications and impediments.  Unfortunately, some people with a pathology take delight in sabotaging the plans of others.

Fourth, while an earlier entry talked about personal attitude, it’s also important to surround yourself with people with positive attitudes:  Those with a can-do attitude.  Anything less are people who will stifle your attempts and deteriorate any future goal attainment.  They can drag a person down and goal attempts can wither away, and possibly forever.

Fifth, while you may not entertain the company of people with negative attitudes, these individuals can pop up while attempting to achieve goals.  It’s important to use those experiences as encouragement to keep plugging away to securing those achievements.  Consider the experiences as practice in strengthening your emotional maturity.

Finally, having smaller goals, and bucket lists, are more doable and have a way of making a passage for other goal fulfillments.

BEST OF LUCK!

Vikki