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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

Singer Whitney Houston Dead at 48

Just turned on the news to find that Whitney Houston has died.  What?  She was so young, only 48.   This is a celebrity who has certainly had her share of life struggles despite or perhaps due to her incredible fame.  I think everyone knows about her troubled marriage to Bobby Brown, who, in addition to drug addiction had... Read moreChevron
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My Bariatric Life

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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

So here we are, managing a precarious balance between what was then and what is now. We are still fragile at this point, and a spill might land us anywhere between a chipped ego or a burning wreck of our self-esteem.   After all, each of us is different. Tough as leather here, tender to the touch there. We are excited, and we are... Read moreChevron
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Eric J. Hall

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AFA Founder, CEO

Government’s Pledge for More Alzheimer’s Disease Research Funds Holds Promise

The only way to fight Alzheimer's disease, to fight any disease, is to put money behind it. We've seen that with cancer, with HIV/AIDs-and, now, we're starting to see it with Alzheimer's disease. The federal government's announcement that it will redirect $50 million into Alzheimer's disease research this year and its inclusion of more than $100... Read moreChevron
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A Blind Culinary Date with Kohlrabi, Mizuna and Bok Choy May Lead to Love

Ever gone on a blind date and fallen instantly in love? What if you find yourself in a new relationship with strange and wonderful vegetables that you never thought you’d experience? I did! As I mentioned in my last sharepost, Dad and I have been participating in a community-supported agriculture program and receive a weekly delivery that... Read moreChevron
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Lene Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read moreChevron

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