Lucille Clifton wrote poetry for more than two decades before it ever occurred to her to try publishing her work. In a field dominated by White men, she didn’t know of any poets who looked like her. She didn’t think publication was possible. Today, a young Black...
Avoiding nasty viruses this winter doesn’t mean you have to avoid your workouts, too. With a few simple precautions, you can keep yourself and your community healthy while you stay fit. 1. Choose a Safe Gym.Look for a facility that shares your standards for...
It all started because I wanted to lose a few pandemic pounds. I’m not good at diets, so I picked up a book on mindful eating. One piece of advice jumped out. The author suggested a practice I gave up when I left home at 18 – giving thanks for my food. With nothing...
Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy. But for people who lose a friend or family member to overdose, the burden of grief is even heavier. Besides processing their own pain, they’re forced to cope with the judgements and misconceptions of others who...
In a culture where many of us aren’t comfortable talking about grief, it’s hard to know how to support someone who has lost a friend or family member. How much sympathy is too much? Will our well-meant words do more harm than good? What’s the best way to help?...
Every 30 seconds, hepatitis-related illness claims another life. Many of these deaths could be prevented. But since hepatitis doesn’t usually cause symptoms at first, most people don’t realize they are infected. If you have untreated hepatitis, you’re at risk for...
I own four beautiful gratitude journals. Most of them are barely used. Like many people, I eagerly start gratitude challenges when Thanksgiving draws near, but my momentum dwindles after winter sets in. A few years back, I decided I needed to find a better...
If you adore everything pumpkin, it’s time to celebrate. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day. Grown throughout the U.S., pumpkins are one of the most famous types of winter squash. They’re a proud member of the gourd family, which also includes cucumbers and...
The last Wednesday of September is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. In these challenging times, the event is a perfect chance to join with our sisters as we focus on better health. National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is the largest U.S. health promotion...
My path to becoming a more empowered patient started with a torn exam gown. Getting called back for a follow-up after my mammogram was bad enough. Receiving a gown with broken ties didn’t exactly make anything better. The technician shrugged off my complaint,...
When we’re stuck at home, our phones can be a lifeline to the outside world. Unfortunately, they can also feed our stress. Unplugging now and then is vital, even if it’s not easy. Plenty of apps exist to help limit screen time. But your first line of defense is the...
When you’re stressed, meditation is a great way to center yourself. But what if there’s no time for that? Fortunately, you don’t need a quiet room and a Zen cushion to reap the benefits of meditation. The simple strategies listed below take only a few minutes. They...
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