7 Ways to avoid becoming Homer Simpson.
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One of the most beloved television characters in the world is in fact a walking time-bomb. Fortunately, the illnesses that plague Homer Simpson, concerned father and unequivocal symbol of the vices of modern society, can be cured with a little bit of dedication and a lot of willpower.
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1. Premature baldness.
Hereditary factors play and important role (Abe Simpson is almost completely bald) so, for Homer, resigning himself to baldness is his first option. Still, there could be a solution which a change in his attitude.
Solution: Reducing the high consumption of fat in his diet would hep, but there are also surgical options such as hair transplants and cosmetic surgery (all very expensive). Homer is also a candidate for successful treatment based on the use of something like Regaine, a slightly more attractive option.
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2. A weak heart.
Homer is a heart attack survivor. But his lifestyle is not keeping with the level of awareness that should be exhibited after this illness. Hoe continues yo eat fatty food, an excessive amount of sugars (mainly doughnuts) and a very sedentary lifestyle. Not good.
Solution: In addition to a balanced diet and exercise, he should regularly monitor his blood pressure and heart rate and undergo regular medical examinations to verify the condition of his heart. The beer he drinks daily at Moe’s can help prevent heart attack, but he really should try and just have the one during each visit.
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3. Obesity.
His weight at times has exceeded 150 kg, so it is obvious that Homer has problems controlling it. It should also be noted that most of the problems mentioned in this article are related to his obesity.
Solution: Even if his figure will never be that of a slender man, exercise and careful nutrition would be a viable alternate for improving himself in all aspects. We suggest a programme of aerobic exercise and a high protein diet during a period of six months, followed by a combined programme of weights and cardiovascular exercise until he has lost some weight and improved his physical condition.
4. Yellowish skin.
This one is a mystery. Normally yellow skin indicates some problem with someone’s liver (jaundice, cirrhosis) but this probably isn’t the case since most of the residents of Springfield have this condition. A deficiency of melanin could be a plausible explanation, but it’s probably not bad enough to cause any serious worry.
Solution: Here I am pleased to say Homer’s fine just the way he is. After all he’s been okay for a good twenty years.
5. Low sperm count.
Quite often this can be attributed to to stress, but let’s face it; Homer leads a pretty care-free life. His low sperm count is more likely to be due to his unsafe work conditions at the nuclear power plant.
Solution: He would do well to discard his tight briefs and replace them with looser boxer shorts, which permit ventilation and freshness in the groin area.
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6. Poor memory.
Also hereditary, but it could be attributed to the numerous blows to the head which he suffers in pretty much every episode. He has gone so far as to forget the name (and existence) of his daughter Maggie, so the situation is quite serious. He even runs the risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s within a few years.
Solution: Exercising the mind is as important as exercising any other part of the body. Homer habitually maintains dialogues with his brain, so he should increase his efforts in this area to activate his neurones. Taking a vitamin B supplement wouldn’t hurt either — it helps to strengthen neurotransmitters.
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7. Poor hearing.
Many of the complaints about Homer revolve around his lack of attention. This could be due to a hearing problem, judging by his habit of watching TV at very high volume and patiently listening to Lisa playing her saxophone.
Solution: Tuning the television to the lowest audible volume and adapting his hearing to it is a good first step, because his ears are in a state of over-stimulation and the sensitive capillaries need to readjust themselves to a normal level of volume. He should also keep a safe distance when listening to live music
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