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Who is excited for another long weekend coming up this Monday?! To kick off your three-day weekend, take a look at these intriguing stories... Researchers have identified a superbug that…
Has your physical therapist been suggesting standing like a superhero as a cortisol-lowering treatment for your complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)? Well, s/he might just be slumping her or his…
The death of a loved one is no doubt one of the most painful experiences in life. The grief, the confusion, and the emptiness that follows can sometimes feel unbearable.…
“Motherhood is the hardest job you’ll ever love.” I’m not sure who first coined that phrase, but its truth becomes clearer to me every day. And nowhere is that truth…
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Los hospitales son el germen de postrado, lugares infestados de bacterias. -especialmente las infecciones adquiridas en los hospitales infecciones por estafilococos, son conocidos por ser una causa principal de muerte…
Science has a Little Engine That Could story that you may want to check out. It makes for a pretty dense read, but once you wade through the data, the…
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Do you live with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? Are you looking for inspiration from someone with experiences like yours? Well… Katelyn (Katie) O’Leary, a 27-year old Indiana native living…
Not everyone can appreciate a sarcastic sense of humor. And for whatever reason, this dry sense of humor usually comes with a warning. So this is yours. Please be advised…
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Man, I’m not so sure that I believe in angels, but my heart is overjoyed whenever I hear about strangers who’ve donated ANYTHING to help ANYBODY! With aplastic anemia—depending on…
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