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 →
When You Know Something Isnโt Right: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Thyroid
Have you ever walked out of a doctorโs office feeling like you werenโt really heard? Youโre exhausted. Your hair is thinning. Youโve gained weight. Youโre freezing when everyone else is comfortable. Your skin is dry. You canโt think clearly. Yet somehow, youโre told, โEverything looks fine.โ If this sounds familiar, youโre not alone. One of... 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 →
How do you unwind after a demanding day?
How do you unwind after a demanding day? How Do You Unwind After a Demanding Day? Letโs be honestโฆ most days are demanding when you live with chronic pain. There isnโt always a clear โonโ and โoffโ switch. Pain doesnโt clock out at 5 PM. It lingers, it nags, and some days it flat-out takes... Continue Reading →
The Day I Realized My Thumb Runs My Entire Life ๐
We donโt think about our thumbs much. Theyโre justโฆ there.
Splashdown -NASA
There are moments in history that make you stop, look up, and feel proud to be humanโand today was one of them. Artemis II is making its way home. Traveling farther than any human crew in modern history, reaching speeds over 24,000 miles per hour, and now splashing down safely back on Earthโฆ just incredible.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wonderedโฆ
Have you ever had one of those moments when you just stopโฆ and think, โWhat happened to my life?โ Iโm not talking about feeling this way all the time. I mean those quiet moments that sneak up on you every once in a while. You remember when life seemed so much simpler. You woke up... Continue Reading →
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