Tag: Winter
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The disease you do not see
Aaron BerkowitzNew York, New York, USA You look normal, good even. Statistically you are bigger, stronger than billions of people alive (and those who have died). You learn to repeat mantras to affirm your being. There is power in prayer when action is impossible. You cry more too, beg. You force yourself to write, to…
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In the beginning: the Bible’s solution to obesity
Josie HulmeNorth Ogden, Utah, United States One Bible story clearly related to health is that of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, had conquered the people of Judah and brought many Israelites back to his own land. To speed the cultural assimilation of his new subjects, he commanded that some of the choicest youth be brought…
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The ghosts of yesteryear
Sarah HowardBoise, Idaho, United States Some old buildings are drenched in mystery, regardless of their intended purpose or how many times they have been remodeled. I have often considered that the grand, century-old, empty building down the street was no exception, and furthermore, I stick to the opinion that I have been proven right. Originally…
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The Polish White Cross—Birthed on American soil to support Polish soldiers abroad
Magdalena GrassmannBialystok, Poland Eva NiklinskaNashville, Tennessee, USA Polish medical heritage in the United States has a long history built on the efforts of Polish physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in many American universities, hospitals, and private practices. It advanced the frontiers of science and addressed medical needs during World War I. Although Poland was not independent…