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Choosing Chemotherapy: A Personal Cancer Journey
In July 2021, my world turned upside down with three words: “You have cancer.” Diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer, I was thrust into sudden medical decisions, each path veering towards unknown...
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Top 14 Things You Must Know before Starting Chemotherapy
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Chemotherapy sucks. Treatment varies for everyone. Medications might be the same, but each person handles them differently. So, while one person may have every side...
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The Power of Walking: Why it's the Ideal Cardio Workout
Revised January 6, 2024 Walking is an underrated workout, often overshadowed by running, cycling, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). However, walking offers numerous health benefits that can...
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Fit Over 40: Realistic Health Resolutions for Women
As we usher in a new year, the buzz of setting fresh health resolutions fills the air, particularly in health and wellness. For women over 40, however, the journey toward these resolutions can be laden...
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Colonoscopy Prep Made Easy: Top Tips for Comfort
Preparing for a colonoscopy can be daunting, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or leave you feeling starved. Here are some tried and true tips based on personal experience,...
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Why Self-Advocacy Is Essential When It Comes to Your Health
In early 2021, I was on a medical roller-coaster ride I never signed up for. The journey began with bouts of severe stomach pains and ended with a life-changing colon cancer diagnosis. If I had to distill...
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