Paul Alexander died on March 11 at the age of 78. His death comes shortly after he contracted COVID-19. Alexander had lived for 70 years in an iron lung after contracting polio when he was just six.   On March 11‚ Paul Alexander died. He was 78 when he passed away. News of his death came from a fundraiser dedicated to his health on Tuesday. Just a few months prior‚ Alexander had contracted COVID-19 and was rushed to the hospital. Alexander was nicknamed Polio Paul because of his difficult life spent in an iron lung since he was six years old. Despite being left paralyzed from the neck down after polio struck him in 1952‚ Alexander maintained a positive‚ hopeful outlook and self-published a memoir in 2020 called Three Minutes for a Dog: My Life in an Iron Lung. Paul Alexander left behind a legacy of hope and strength Paul Alexander contracted polio when he was just six / YouTube screenshot Christopher Ulmer‚ a friend of Alexander who set up a GoFundMe page for him in 2022‚ shared in a message to NPR‚ “Paul took a lot of pride in being a positive role model for others. More than anything I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things.” RELATED: Meet ‘Polio Paul’ One Of The Last Men Left With An Iron Lung Technology modernized in favor of a positive-pressure ventilator‚ as opposed to the old system that uses negative pressure and bellows‚ but Alexander stuck to the iron lung‚ calling it his “old iron horse.” However‚ by 2019‚ Alexander contended with repeated infections that left him confined to the iron lung. But he found a way to do what he wanted‚ utilizing a rod to type on a keyboard to share his autobiography. “My parents taught me to use my intelligence and my energy to be productive‚” said Alexander. “I’ve never thought of myself as a cripple. That’s the word I choose to use because I think it covers the ground in most people’s perceptions. I’m crippled in most people’s minds‚ except mine. I’m Paul Alexander‚ human being.” In defiance of expectations Three Minutes for a Dog: My Life in an Iron Lung / Amazon Paul Alexander was born on January 30‚ 1946‚ and was just six years old when he contracted polio. He fell victim to it during one of the worst periods of the outbreak. It left him paralyzed from the neck down‚ though as the years went on‚ as a student‚ Alexander could leave the device for short periods of time. Alexander attended Southern Methodist University‚ then the law school at the University of Texas. He went on to become a lawyer and maintained his law career with the help of some caregivers and his own creativity‚ like when he would write notes by holding a pen in his mouth. He used his skills and experience to advocate for improved disability rights. How inspirational iron lung man Paul Alexander graduated from university‚ qualified as a lawyer‚ hit strip clubs‚ got engaged and spent eight years writing a book using a stick in his mouth while living encased in a metal casket for more than 70 years https://t.co/KpqQYr6Hsc pic.twitter.com/f6224GuYy5 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 13‚ 2024 Ulmer‚ who is also an advocate‚ summarized Alexander by saying‚ “Paul was an incredible role model that will continue to be remembered.” His brother Phil further recalled Alexander as “just a brother‚ same as yours… loving‚ giving advice‚ scolding when necessary‚ and also a pain in the a— […] He commanded a room. What a flirt! He loved good food‚ wine‚ women‚ long conversations‚ and laughing. I will miss him so much.” Rest in peace‚ Paul Alexander. Alexander stuck with the iron lung‚ although it has since been replaced by new technology / YouTube screenshot RELATED: Alan Alda Talks About His Experience Having Polio As A Kid Click for next Article The post Paul Alexander ‘Polio Paul’ Who Lived In Iron Lung For 70 Years‚ Dies At 78 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

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We know that too much sitting and screen time isn’t good for us‚ both mentally and physically. But there’s nothing quite like seeing actual photo evidence of the adverse effects to make you wanna change your habits immediately. Recently Iowa-based chiropractor Jake Boyle made a video showing how even the spines in young people under 35 are becoming increasingly more misshapen thanks to constantly looking down and forward while using phones and computers for hours at a time. “We are all turning into those old hunched over people and there’s a reason behind it‚” he says in the clip. As Dr. Boyle shows X-ray after X-ray of people born from 1992-2011 as he points out how the vertebrae in their neck go in the opposite direction of a normal spine. “All the spinal segments are starting to go backwards like that. That’s what we want‚ that’s what a good spine looks like‚” he says. Meanwhile‚ the X-rays show the spine curving forward. Some even have a horn-like growth and the base of the skull known as an External Occipital Protuberance (EOP)‚ which can cause stress and pain to the neck even while lying down. One X-ray from a 12-year-old even showed early signs of arthritis. Arthritis! In a 12-year-old! @desmoineschiro Younger generation turning into old hunched over people FAST #spinehealth #xrays #fyp #desmoineschiropractor ♬ original sound - Dr. Jake Boyle Boyle’s warning: “bring those cellphones up. Otherwise you’ll be an old hunched over person by the time you’re 35.”Understandably‚ people were eager for more fixes. Thankfully‚ Boyle offered a few additional tips in a follow-up video.A majority of his advice revolved around making lifestyle changes‚ particularly with how we handled technology. When working at a computer‚ for instance‚ Boyle urges folks to keep the screen at eye level or above‚ rest your arms on an arm rest and have your keyboard at the same level as your arms. Plus‚ do your best not to hunch forward and hover over the keyboard.If you work at a desk for over an hour‚ Boyle suggests getting up and walking around–something also suggested by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman for different reasons. Basically‚ getting up and walking works wonders.Or‚ when driving‚ Boyle says to keep the car seat in the straight position‚ rather than reclined. Since sleeping is “potentially eight hours a night that you are molding your spine to poor posture‚” Boyle recommends paying close attention to improving these habits. Ideally you’d be sleeping on your back on as thin a pillow as possible. But if not‚ side-sleeping is okay‚ “so long as we have a large enough pillow that isn’t cranking our head down‚ or a thin enough pillow that isn’t cranking our head up‚” ans using a pillow between the legs to keep the pelvis well aligned. The “worst” way to sleep would be on your stomach‚ since it cranks the head to one side for hours at a time‚ which rotates and strains the trapezius muscles. As for what not to do: Boyle says to avoid cracking your own neck‚ pulling your head forward while performing sit-ups‚ sitting on your wallet and only carrying a purse (or a kid) on one side. Lastly‚ stretches and exercises.“The Wall Angel”: press your butt‚ upper back and head against a wall and create a snow angel with your arms‚ never taking them off the wall. Do this 15-20 times in the morning‚ afternoon‚ and night. Forearm planks: these help stabilize your core‚ which “helps out with everything in the body‚” Boyles says. Just make sure to engage in proper form and not sag or arch. Do these for a minute‚ placing knees on the ground when needed. Seated or Standing Rows: which help strengthen the back and retract shoulder blades. Chin retractions: pretty simple and straightforward. Tuck the chin in towards the neck‚ then extend the chin up towards the sky. Then reverse the motion. Repeat 15-20 times every time you feel your upper back getting tense or have been at the desk for too long. @desmoineschiro Every FREE thing you can do to avoid an upper back hunch! #spinehealth #chiropractor #fyp #desmoineschiropractor ♬ original sound - Dr. Jake Boyle As the truism goes: “we are what we repeatedly do.” Adding even a few of these habits on a consistent basis every day can help offset the damages of our modern world. Just remember that there are no quick‚ easy fixes. Even for the young folks dealing with spine issues‚ it’s the result of how many years of formed habits? We know the days of not growing up with an iPad are long gone‚ after all. If you’re curious to know more tips from Dr. Boyle‚ like which cervical correction product is actually worth the hype‚ you can follow him on TikTok here.

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