Jackie Simpson’s quilts are a labor of love
Quilting is a timeless art form that weaves together fabric, color, and creativity. Meet advanced quilter Jackie Simpson, whose passion for quilting knows no...
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When you’re childless not by choice, Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder of profound loss. For some it’s miscarriage, for others it’s infertility,...
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Feeling low? Try cry dancing
Rasheeda Coleman, 57, recently lost her sisterfriend, Lydashia, 55. The grief she felt at losing her ride-or-die bestie was overwhelming at times. The Columbia,...
All you need to know about cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with...
Is your toothbrush making you sick?
As we age, oral health becomes more critical than ever. According to researchers, there can be as many as 1.2 million bacteria on a...
Don’t stop living after losing a loved one
Shirley Jenkins, 55, lost her 58-year-old husband Charles nearly two years ago, after a battle with uncontrolled diabetes. The Baltimore, Maryland resident admits, she...
Are leg cramps giving you the blues?
Anthony Jackson, 60, has suffered from severe leg cramps for years. "I've experienced such painful and debilitating leg cramps that I could barely walk....
Preserve your natural teeth
May is Save Your Tooth Month, an annual celebration of tooth-saving procedures and the endodontists responsible for saving teeth. It’s also an important reminder...
We love poetry: Mothers by Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti
Mothers
“mothers are not to be confused with females who only birth babies”
mountains have less height
and
elephants less weight than
mothers who plan bright futures for their...