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Anne Mitchell

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posted 07/25/2008, comments (2)

Randy Pausch: An Inspiration to All

Randy Pausch, a 47-year-old father of three, died today of pancreatic cancer. He never smoked, did not drink heavily, and exercised every day. Pausch’s message about living life with humor and joy while dying of a terminal illness has inspired millions. Pancreatic cancer kills 75% of its victims within a year of diagnosis and only... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 02/19/2008, comments (6)

But...I Didn't Order this Life - Part II

What happened in Part I Whether or not we have a chronic disease, we all do what we have to do to get through each day, and sometimes that means simply putting one foot in front of the other. But if we recognize what we're up against, we can face our obstacles head on, and go beyond just scraping by. And from there, we can heal and... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/19/2008, comments (5)

But… I Didn’t Order this Life - Part I

Whether we have a chronic disease or something else that presents a challenge in everyday life, we all do what we have to do to get through each day. Sometimes that means simply putting one foot in front of the other. But if we stop to recognize what we're up against, we can face our obstacles head on and go beyond just scraping by. It is... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/17/2007, comments (0)

Smoking: The Emotional Addiction

One of the aspects of quitting smoking that was the most difficult for me to deal with was the emotional attachment that I had developed to the habit. Smoking was what I turned to when I was stressed, unhappy, or angry; it was my companion when I was celebrating or enjoying coffee or a conversation with a friend; it was something to break up... Read more Chevron

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