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Hospitals’ new message for patients: STAY HOME!

May 14, 2024
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If you’re suffering from a life-threatening condition, emergency room triage is no joke.

They didn’t stop to ask me the name of my doctor when I was in a coma. (Drug interaction.)

Or when my elbow was sticking through my skin. (Bad fall.)

But once I was mobile and ready to function on my on cognizance, out I went.


360 recommended life hacks you can trust…

April 18, 2024
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For 30 years, U.S. News & World Report’s rankings and advice have served as a valuable reference when making life’s toughest decisions.

They’ve rated the Best Hospitals, Best Colleges, and Best Insurance to guide readers through some of life’s most complicated decisions.

Take a look at some of the top categories their users have found helpful.


Working, seizures, and secrets 

March 8, 2024
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When I was in my 30’s, I worked real hard and made pots of money.

No sleep.

Many seizures.

But big bucks.


Working, Seizures, and Secrets

January 16, 2022
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When I was in my 30’s, I worked real hard and made pots of money.

No sleep.

Many seizures.

But big bucks.


When Will YOU Be Eligible For Medicare?

November 29, 2012
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Whenever the discussion turns to saving money in Medicare, the idea of raising the eligibility age often comes up…


The Dalai Lama on Life

September 22, 2011
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A question was posed to the Dalai Lama:

What is the thing about humanity that surprises you the most?”

His answer was as follows:


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    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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