Tag: health and wellness
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Journey from shoeless schoolboy to education pioneer began with a two-mile walk to school
As a young boy, Mustapha’s father gave him a choice: The little money they had could go to a pair of shoes or to school fees. Mustapha chose school, and every day he walked 2 miles to class, barefoot. In the early 2000s, Sierra Leone was struggling to recover from a devastating civil war that…
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Savvy Senior: Essential legal documents all seniors should have
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. — Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five…
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Cellist Vedran Smailović risked death to fill the air with music as war raged in Sarajevo
In 1992, the country of Yugoslavia was being torn apart. Warring factions created chaos in Sarajevo, an otherwise beautiful city. On May 27, an explosion rocked a bakery in the city, killing 22 people and wounding 108 more who were in line to buy bread. The horrors of war were suddenly made manifest. The following…
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Take my advice, please | Live Well
When in doubt, don’t. This is a piece of advice I carry from childhood, bestowed upon me by my mother. It crosses my mind regularly when I make a decision, like buying another sweater that looks suspiciously like one I already have, or painting my house Fabulous Grape, which I did do. And yes, it…
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Judging by appearances misses the most beautiful part of life: friendship
In our TikTok, filtered-reality world, it’s easy to get caught up in comparisons. Do I look as good as her? Are my cheekbones high enough? But these questions only narrow the lens through which we see the world. There is no divine standard by which we should all be measured. We all look different, speak…
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Savvy Senior: The surprising dangers of earwax
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can…
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Mark Ostrom and the Joy Collaborative customize spaces for children with physical and emotional needs
From blanket forts to rickety treehouses, our childhood escape pods birthed some of our fondest memories. They are where our imaginations were untethered and trusted friends joined us on fantastic adventures. Having a space of your own means everything to a child. But for some kids, physical limitations or health sensitivities require accommodations that aren’t…
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When finding purpose of life grows tiresome | Live Well
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I feel ambivalent about my life’s purpose these days. How does that strike you? How do you feel about yours? Are you thinking “same?” Or are you stunned, curious, critical? Once upon a time, many years and parallel universes ago, I thought I’d landed on…
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When finding purpose of life grows tiresome | Live Well
I feel ambivalent about my life’s purpose these days. How does that strike you? How do you feel about yours? Are you thinking “same?” Or are you stunned, curious, critical? Once upon a time, many years and parallel universes ago, I thought I’d landed on a purpose, if not several, only to watch them disintegrate…
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Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist. — Anxious Annie Dear Annie, Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries with anxiety, depression and…