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Medical Bill Morass – How to Find Some Financial Help

Solutions for Your Medical Bills In going through my own illness, I discovered many ways to get additional help for what seems like the endless onslaught of medical bills that kept rocketing into my mailbox. Whether it’s financial or…

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Living Mindfully

Are you living mindfully? There's a lot of noise out there about mindfulness and the techniques and why you should pursue this, but what does it mean, really? Simply, it means being present in the moment. How do we do…

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Things We Love – Four Free Ways to Fall Asleep

Somehow I just discovered this wonderful gem of a gift from the artist Moby. I've always been a fan of his artistry, and he crafted new music to help with yoga, meditation, sleeping, anxiety or whatever you need soothing…

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Top 10 Sneaky Ways to Get Fit

We love these easy ways to integrate fitness into your day from AARP. Even if you feel that you don't have time (you do, by the way), here are some quick ways to get it done! Get Fit…

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Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor

Friends - We came across this article from Reader's Digest and thought it gave an interesting perspective. Everyone has their own journey through illness...what's yours? Whatever You Do, Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor. Here’s…

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Denial is Overrated – Living with Diabetes

Hello friends. We want to share with you a powerful story of living with diabetes from a dear friend of MNU. Originally posted here and written by Michelle Boise, the subject graciously allowed us to give our community her deeply personal…

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Things We Love – The Book of Vegan-ish

Hey friends - Best-selling author and vegan advocate Kathy Freston is one of our faves here at MNU. She just released a new book with co-author Rachel Cohn for those of you moving closer to a plant-based diet, that…

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Finally! Something We All Need (and love)!

You know how hard it is to find the right thing to say to a loved one dealing with cancer? Struggle no more, as these two brilliant ladies have created a line of greeting cards for all of those tough…

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Prosciutto Butter Lettuce Salad

This salad is light, savory AND sweet, and simply out of this world. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together, and will be a dish that your family or guests will rave about, no doubt! I was…

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Thank You for Being a Friend by Amy F.

Thank You For Being A Friend by Amy F. So much of what is typically written relates to the patient and what they are going through versus those around them. As a patient, I can relate because what you’re dealing…