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Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Cures 21-year-old of His Sickle Cell Anemia: ‘I’m not in pain anymore’

A New York hospital has declared a patient cured of sickle-cell anemia, a debilitating genetic disorder that mostly affects individuals of African heritage. Considered to be...

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UNICEF-led Volunteer Effort Has Prevented Afghanistan’s Health System from Collapsing, Ensuring Care for Millions

After a few years of Herculean efforts, UNICEF has reached a point where it has prevented two-thirds of Afghanistan’s healthcare sector from collapsing. Working mostly in rural...

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Ilana Glazer, Calm host free rage room for moms: 'We don't need calm; we need community'

Mental health app Calm joined famously funny mom Ilana Glazer to initiate the “Not Calm Moms” club. Here’s how to join.

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Biologists celebrate recovery mission as 31 critically endangered sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean

The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle — the most endangered sea turtle species in the world — is ending up “cold-stunned” in Cape Cod Bay with increasing frequency.

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Bucksburn dad inspires a better future by starting litter-picking group to improve his mental health

A man who started picking up litter to improve his mental health is inspiring the next generation of environmentalists. 32-year-old Mike Scotland, a health and safety officer...

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29 Ways To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and de-stigmatize the stories of mental health in your life and community.

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British Woman Gives Birth After Receiving Transplant Womb from Sister and Pro Bono Surgery at Hospital

A woman has spoken to the media for the first time after becoming a mother to the UK’s first child born from a transplanted womb. Grace Davidson was able to have that...

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The Benefits of Dance Therapy: How Can This Body Based Therapy Help You Heal?

Have you ever noticed how your body seems to "remember" certain emotions - how a particular stretch, posture, or movement can suddenly bring a wave of unexpected feeling?...

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“6 steps for Forgiveness: Letting go and Healing”

  In our journey through life, we often encounter situations that can leave us hurt, betrayed, or resentful. These negative emotions can weigh us down, hindering our personal...

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Podcast Transcript May 2, 2025: What Iceland and Switzerland can teach us about happiness, health, and healing

Episode Description: In this uplifting episode, Arielle and Karissa explore how Iceland’s connection to nature, social supports, and resilience boost national happiness—and how...

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When Healing Feels Lonely: What I Now Know About Peace

“Avoiding your triggers isn’t healing. Healing happens when you’re triggered and you’re able to move through the pain, the pattern, and the story, and walk your way to a...

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Why you should kickstart your day like an Aussie: They’re masters of morning rituals

To most Americans, the average Australian’s morning seems foreign, like something only CEOs and fitness gurus can find the energy to do: hit the beach before sunrise, enjoy the...

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20 Healing Affirmations: Finding Strength & Hope When You Need it Most

When life feels heavy - whether you're navigating illness, emotional burnout, or a tough season of change - words can become more than just things you say out loud. Healing...

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Healing petals: Why spring flower season in Europe is the natural therapy you didn’t know you needed

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

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Local Healthcare Services enhanced through infrastructure support

Access to quality healthcare is important for every community. The post Local Healthcare Services enhanced through infrastructure support appeared first on The Home Of Great...

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HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR NET WORTH EASILY

Knowing what your net worth is, is invaluable to growing it. Your net worth encapsulates your financial reality, combining assets and liabilities into a single number that...

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