Like any chronic condition, asthma can cause emotional strain. As a leading cause of work and school absences, it can have a significant effect on livelihood, education and emotional well-being. Depression may set in when people diagnosed with asthma believe that they are unable to participate in normal activities.
Longest Handstand Walk In One Minute Using Crutches. Tameru Zegeye. Athlete Tameru Zegeye performed a handstand walk 76 meters in distance with his hands on crutches. Olympic runner Mohammed Aman, Keith Bowers of BBC, Natalie Miller of Africa for Operation Smile and Hannah Gibson of Jhpiego were present to witness the attempt. Tameru dreams to perform and travel with Cirque Du Soleil.
George Hood remained in the fitness pose for 5 1/4 hours in order to raise money for the Semper Fi Fund. A former U.S. Marine has smashed the Guinness World Record for holding a plank position. George Hood held the agonizing abdominal-crushing fitness move for an astonishing five hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds on Saturday in California, reports USA Today. The 57-year-old obliterated the previous record, set by Chinese cop Mao Weidong in September, by an incredible 49 minutes.