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Michael J. Fox: Still Looking Up
By Sondra Barr There is a version of Michael J. Fox’s story that reads as one long run of hard luck, and he is the first to tell you he doesn’t live in it. He […]
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Yes, You’ll Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
Courtesy Hearing Services of McKinney Picture this. You’re sitting with a hearing specialist, about to be fitted for your very first pair of hearing aids. Part of you is genuinely excited. Another part is quietly […]
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When Avoidance Runs the Show
By Amanda Fisher I betting you know the feeling. There’s a task tucked somewhere on your list that quietly nags at you, a small but persistent gnaw of “I’ll get to that later.” It might […]
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Billy Bob Thornton: The Road Less Traveled
By Sondra Barr There are actors who polish themselves into something unrecognizable over time—sanding down the edges, rounding out the rough spots, becoming easier to place and easier to sell. And then there’s Billy Bob […]
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Caregiving – Where Do I Find Support for Me?
By Nancy Jackson, MBA, past caregiver and support leader The news is filled with phrases like “America’s unseen workforce,” “on the brink of a caregiving emergency,” and “family caregivers in the United States are being […]
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Your Immune System: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Defenses
By LIANG MEI CHEN Winter is upon us, bringing with it the familiar sights and sounds of the season; it’s a timely reminder to pay attention to our health. The changing weather often ushers in […]
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Passing the Torch: Finding Joy in Being the Guest Instead of the Host
By JESS GRAY For many families, the holidays are woven with traditions that repeat year after year. The one who makes the turkey, who sets the table with the good china, who pulls out the […]
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The Fine Art of Not Saying That Thing You Just Thought
Oops, Did I Say That Aloud?By Benjamin Adams We’ve all had the experience: the words are barely out of your mouth when you wish, with every cell in your body, that you could snatch them […]
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The Quiet Evolution of Friendship after 40
By Andrew Miller “This chapter of life holds the quiet wisdom of knowing who you are—and the quiet courage of seeking out those who can hold that truth with you.” Somewhere between juggling careers, caring […]
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Pedro Pascal: The Actor Now Recognized Around the Globe
By Sondra Barr Pedro Pascal is now recognized around the globe – even when he’s hiding behind a Mandalorian helmet – but it’s the heart he brings to every role, an emotional range as rich […]