โTo the artists who are choosing to pull out of the Americaโs 250th birthday celebration, including those who have been reported as withdrawing from the event, I have to say Iโm disappointed. This event is about celebrating 250 years of American history, not about supporting or opposing any particular president, political party, or administration. Millions... Continue Reading →
Itโs About Time: Medicare and Affordable GLP-1 Coverage
Letโs hope this really happens. For years, many people on Medicare have been stuck in a frustrating situation: doctors recommending GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss, while the price tags made them nearly impossible to afford. 500-800 up to 1400.0 a month! Some people donโt get that much a month. They just... Continue Reading →
Hantavirus: Why Centralized Quarantine Makes More Sense Than Home Isolation
Hantavirus: Why Centralized Quarantine Makes More Sense Than Home Isolation As health officials respond to the current hantavirus situation, one question deserves serious attention: Why does the United States still believe people can safely quarantine at home? Do you really think people will stay away from others? Not go to the store? Outside? Be serious.... Continue Reading →
Mothers Day
Motherโs Day is a time to celebrate the women who gave us life, loved us through our best and worst moments, and somehow managed to keep us alive despite all the times we confidently said, โI know what Iโm doing.โ And letโs not forget about grandmothersโthe women who mastered parenting the first time around and... Continue Reading →
What is your career plan?
What is your career plan? My career path? Letโs just say it wasnโt exactly a straight line. It looked more like a GPS that kept saying, โRecalculating.โ I never loved school, especially the classes where I remember thinking, โWhen in the world am I ever going to use this?โ (Iโm still waiting for the day... Continue Reading →
The time is now to prepare
Hurricane Preparedness: Donโt Be โThat Personโ at the Last Minute Hey everybodyโif you live in an area prone to hurricanes (or really any natural disaster), you want to be prepared. Donโt wait until you hear alarms or see people panic-buying water like itโs the last drop on earthโฆ because by then, itโs pretty much too... Continue Reading →
May Is Arthritis Awareness Month
Iโve been living with osteoarthritis for over 35 years nowโand let me tell you, it has definitely made itself at home. It started in my knees around age 25โฆ then by 35, my hands said, โHey, donโt forget about us.โLater on, my spine joined the partyโฆ and just last year, my feet decided they didnโt... Continue Reading →
Before I Say โYesโ: The Quiet Checklist of Living with Osteoarthritis
If you live with osteoarthritis or chronic joint pain, saying โyesโ to an invitation isnโt as simple as checking your calendar. Itโs a full-body calculationโone that most people never see. Before I commit to going anywhere, my mind starts running through a checklist. What will the weather be like?Too much heat can flare inflammation. Cold... Continue Reading →

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