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I am mistaken for a nurse almost every single day at work. While it is a compliment to be mistaken for a nurse (they are truly amazing and do things I never could do), the men I work with are never thought to be nurses. If they look young, they are usually mistaken for medical students... training to become doctors.

Despite the fact that persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses (or both) make up the largest minority in the country and the world, we are so fragmented that we have far less recognition as a social justice movement than any other marginalized identity. The disability rights movement needs unity. Behind unity, there is power.

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I created my own toolbox of simple techniques to instantly calm me and help me focus. It makes me feel like I'm living more and actually enjoying even the days of chaos. Next time you're about to freak out, try these tips instead.

Are you guilty of coddling your young athlete? It might be time for a sports parent self-assessment. Here are 10 signs you should not ignore.

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I applaud the pope's strong stance on climate change and the need to preserve the earth for future generations. When we speak of maintaining clean water supplies and a sustainable use of the environment, we should also stress the elimination of harmful chemicals in consumer products.

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Use one or all of these suggestions to start your family's health journey, Remember that creating lasting change is a process so move at your own pace and enjoy the many benefits that come with creating more health in your home.

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When someone goes through the tragedy that is losing a loved one to suicide they are called a "survivor of suicide loss." I became a survivor of suicide loss on July 19, 2011. I was 23 years old and my mother Joanie had ended her own life.

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We can all stand to make better choices for our health, no matter what size our bodies are. Sending the message that healthy has a certain look only leads to more discrimination.

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So instead of advising people to eat less salt -- which sounds bland and boring -- maybe the better message is: Spice it up.

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Try it! In whatever area of your life you want greater happiness. Switch your focus to what you can do today -- and then tomorrow and the next day -- and enjoy the fruits of your success, now and in your many years to come.

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I did have one friend on my side. She moved. So now it feels like me vs. every other parent in the district so I don't really speak up about it. Once in awhile I shoot an email to the principal to tell him that not everyone hates the food policy.

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I will see other black binders in my life, but I'll never pick one up and carry its weight ever again. When we are diagnosed with cancer, we are married to our disease, but when we are cured, we have to divorce it and be free.

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We often make judgments about things we don't understand. In the case of meditation, you may be denying yourself of the true happiness and personal fulfillment your searching for. If you're still skeptical about mindfulness meditation, try it for two to three week and then decide if it's worth your time and effort. I am confident you will, and you'll enjoy it too.

Just like love, grief is an experience that evolves and changes with time; but one thing is for sure, it is not forgettable, because it never goes away.

It's official. Working in a "male-dominated" field or organization is stressful for women.

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Whip out your magnifying glasses and trench coats, ladies -- it's time to play detective. Not in any dark alleys or smoke-filled offices, but in the cosmetics aisle at the drug store, at the salon, and online.

Considering the additional overall health and anti-inflammatory benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, it seems prudent for parents and clinicians to consider increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids among children with ADHD.