Tag Archives: illness
Kids Are CAPE-able
At this time of giving thanks, we want to share with you what we’ve learned about a new program that helps children who are hospitalized. Some kids are in the hospital to receive chemotherapy, others for surgery or treatment of a serious illness or injury. These children often face long and difficult therapies in their healing process. To give them the courage to continue and in the spirit of superheroes – who often wear capes – the plan is to offer these children the power to become their own superheroes … Continue reading
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Tagged Alonzo Cannon, cape, children, hospital, illness, kids, medicine, recovery, superhero
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Social media have often drawn criticism – for their penchant to foster narcissism, time wasting, even bullying – but this past month we’ve seen the generosity, compassion and creativity they can generate. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral on the Internet, attracting a wide range of celebrities, athletes, professionals, students, business people, politicians, and ordinary folks – all dumping a bucket of ice water on their heads. People have made donations to The ALS Association, challenging others to do so as well. In July alone, more than $100 … Continue reading
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Tagged ALS, charity, commitment, donation, gratitude, Ice Bucket Challenge, illness, Internet, Lou Gehrig, Millennial, research, social media, viral, wellness
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thriving after any serious illness is complicated and sometimes feels like an uphill struggle. Today’s coping tips can help you support yourself – emotionally and physically – along the difficult course of dealing with beast cancer and its treatments. As you move through this process, you find that staying informed and involved at each step gives a sense of power and resiliency. The National Cancer Institute, a part of NIH, has a wide range of materials to make this job easier. And here are some more tips to help you … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, anxiety, challenge, control, coping, depression, diet, exercise, illness, National Breast Cancer Awareness, NBCAM, positive meaning, recovery, resiliency, self care, stress, survival
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Surviving Breast Cancer
As you recognize from all the pink ribbons around, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Yet soon the month will be over and done – just as breast cancer can be diagnosed and treated. Between 2 and 3 million American women today have survived this health challenge and are living cancer-free. But thriving after any serious illness is complicated and sometimes feels like an uphill struggle. Today’s coping tips can help you support yourself – emotionally and physically – along the difficult course of dealing with breast cancer and … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, control, coping, diet, exercise, illness, journaling, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, optimism, positive meaning, recovery, resiliency, self care, Stepping Stones, stress, survival
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