Malati Marlene Shinazy loved surfing and took for granted that her body was strong, agile, and capable of what she asked of it. Then her muscles started getting weaker. She noticed standing up out of a chair was harder than it used to be. She began falling with no explanation, and surfing became harder. Malati…
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By Jenna Radke In January of 2022, my life took an unexpected turn. Just one month after graduating from my undergraduate university and embarking on the journey to apply to medical school, I began developing symptoms of dermatomyositis. At the time, I had no idea how this rare and unpredictable disease would affect my life…
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Two important changes have been made to Medicare Part D in 2025 that may help make the cost of your prescription drugs more affordable and more manageable.
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By James “Sudz” Szudzik I am the first born of five children. I have two brothers and two sisters. I am a baby boomer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan just after World War II. My father served in the US Army in Papua, New Guinea. My mother, who stayed at home and raised all of…
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When was the last time you took a deep breath and looked around with gratitude at all the amazing people and experiences in your life? Science has shown that taking just a few minutes a day to reflect in this way can significantly improve social, physical, and mental well-being. Here are a few ways to…
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