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National Nurses Week: What Makes Nurses So Amazing

I often joke that my marriage was arranged. My mother, a registered nurse, introduced me to my wife, also an RN. The introduction happened at an early morning breakfast, immediately after one of their night shifts ended. My future wife ate pancakes, and then we went to a 24-hour bar. Naturally, I was hooked. View Full Post

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How Stuttering Changed Our Lives

By the time she was six years old, my daughter Linnea had almost stopped talking. Although she was one of the best students in her grade, she refused to raise her hand in class. When I drove a carpool full of loud, giggling girls chattering about their latest adventures, I’d be overwhelmed with despair as Linnea sat silently, unable to get her words out fast enough to be part of the flow of conversation. View Full Post

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Can Shoes Be Comfy AND Cute?

It’s sexy sandal season—are you ready? In today’s Watch-This Wednesday videos podiatrist Hillary Brenner solves the style vs. comfort quandary. View Full Post

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Get Inspired By Our Transformation Nation Finalists

Yesterday researchers announced a grim new statistic: By 2030, a whopping 42% of Americans may be obese. That’s bad news for our health, of course—and for the financial health of America. View Full Post

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A Nurse’s Perspective: The 3 Most Awesome Healthcare Tips

As the head nurse at a level 2 trauma center, I listen and communicate with empathy to help my patients to survive, heal, and go home healthier. But I’m equally devoted to helping people stay well and keep themselves out of the hospital. Here are three of my top tips for taking charge of your health. These tips aren’t the typical how-to-tips; rather, they help empower you by getting you involved in a technological and social world. View Full Post