Magazine for Bored Bears

Meet Carolyn Hartz – the owner of SweetLife and grandmother that went sugar-free 28 years ago and now doesn’t even look half her age. Meet Carolyn Hartz – the owner of SweetLife and grandmother that went sugar-free 28 years ago and now doesn’t even look half her age. After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes, the 69-year-old had to give up the sweet stuff in order to get her blood sugar back on track. The used-to-be sugar addict cut the ingredient out of her diet 28 years ago and now uses an alternative called Xylitol instead. Though her young looks aren’t just due to the fact she cut out sugar – she’s also a fan of regular exercise. “You have to watch what you put in your mouth — that’s number one — and two, you have to move your legs,” Hartz told  News.com.au . Despite what Hartz says about the sugar-free diet to thank for her youthful looks, the Internet just doesn’t buy it… What do you think? More info:  Sweetlife After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes, the ...

Life can frequently be unfair, and one such example is the fact that most of us just love sugar, though it is harmful to our health. The taste of sweets is simply irresistible, but at the moment you realize the effects of sugar on you, you will undoubtedly try to stay away from it as much as you can. The signs below indicate that you absorb too much sugar, and it is necessary time to do something about: 1. Cravings for Sugar/Carbs You are apparently a sugar addict if you regularly desire something sweet. Sugar causes addiction, and its consumption drives to a chain reaction of sugar yearnings. 2. Lack of energy and tiredness If you are always feeling tired and you lack energy, you are presumably consuming too much sugar. Foods with lots of sugar temporarily boost the power, and afterwards, you are experiencing a crash, and you remain tired throughout the day. 3. Weight Gain Sugar is free of fiber and protein, that's why it does not point to a feeling of satiety. T...

Kate Fenner has been ‘diagnosed’ with various labels over the years. When she turned 17, she was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia after her parents found out that her mental health was getting worse. When her mental illness appeared, Kate discovered her inner artist. She started drawing her hallucinations and, as you'll see below, the results are beautiful.  In her hallucinations, she hears voices, sound effects, random noises, and she often sees bugs, faces, and disembodied eyes. She specifically says:  "I hallucinate bugs quite often, and my depression makes me feel worthless like a fly. These bug illustrations represent my illness" . Kate wants to fight her illness but also the inaccurate stereotypes regarding schizophrenia. You can find more about her on her  Instagram . "I draw a lot of my hallucinations as drawing helps me deal with it" Inanimate objects will look like a Van Gogh painting: warped and swirly." "This is a ...