Battling ALS: Hitting the wall, breathing and old friends
In an effort to determine a simple way of describing how ALS becomes a human parasite, I thought of technology and I managed to put the description in terms for tech Lilliputians like myself.
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Hope is the sunshine of the soul
Adversity can be overwhelming and it is easy to get swept up in a feeling of hopelessness, but like the cherry blossom- a symbol of new birth, you endure the harshness of the cold and emerge anew.
After ALS diagnosis, Social Security says “pound sand”
The fight is tough enough but it appears our leaders are more eager to assist outsiders than citizens
Groups attack Eric Trump Foundation to detriment of sick children
The Trump family is under scrutiny and that magnifying glass means a huge loss to St. Judes Hospital and other charitable recipients. The left, Making America Sick Again?
Battling ALS at the “Monster’s Ball”
It was only as I was attempting to eat dinner one night that I realized my previous incarnations were inaccurate. I have now come to the realization that the inability to stretch my arms outward or to lift them properly is not a human quality but that of a prehistoric animal.
Rethinking aging in the New Year
Loneliness is not more common in old people, cognitive decline is not inevitable, and creative ability may actually improve over time.
The force dims – Carrie Fisher passes at age 60
Do you know how to prevent a heart attack? Or what to do if one strikes?
Resolutions and new beginnings: Promise of New Year’s
It's time again to make New Year's resolutions.
Christmas: The hope of health and healing for us all
‘A life of meaning and purpose is one focused less on satisfying oneself and more on others. It is a life rich in compassion, altruism and greater meaning.’
Preparing for the journey of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ALS is a rare and unusual disease that eventually leaves your mind intact and diminishes your physical self. It a journey I am on. Follow along.
Rules for Christmas gift giving sanity for friends and family
Reviewing the rules for sane, and appropriate, Christmas gift giving.
Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding for a healthy holiday dessert
As Holiday plans unfold, and meal planning gets underway, consider the make-ahead option of an elegant and delightful Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding dessert.
TEDMED speaker considers herself a ‘physician on a mission’
‘Over a million patients a year lose their doctors to suicide,’ says Wible, which translates to about 400 doctors, or the average population of an entire medical school.
Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie just in time for Thanksgiving
Pumpkin is a holiday favorite, and is used not only in pumpkin pie, but also in casseroles, soups, breads, muffins and more.
Thanksgiving: An attitude of gratitude that inspires health
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been inclined to see God as our always present and hugely generous source of good.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Lung cancer prevalent in America
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America.
California ignites a match for Prop 56
Proposition 56, known as a statewide ballot initiative aimed at funding healthcare, tobacco use prevention, research and law enforcement, is attempting to do just that.
In search of an honest politician
Tempting as it may be to sit around and grouse about the dishonesty of others, the demand is to be honest ourselves.
Chocolate the top treat for Trick-O-Treaters
Americans love chocolate, especially on Halloween. It is also one of the fastest growing candy segments according to the National Confectioners Association.
Why is science more popular than religion?
How is it that a pastor in church extolling the benefits of gratitude can’t attract as many people as someone saying the same thing at a major university?