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This woman uses comics to cope with her arthritis
In 2013, Antima Nahar was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She is a graphic designer and illustrator from Goa, India and uses her artistic talents to cope with her condition. “My doctor suggested that I start writing a journal to keep track of my health, emotions and diet. Nahar endured many treatments and received a lot of advice from others on how to relieve her arthritis pain.
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Baby Eva’s homemade wheelchair steers her to success
At just one-year-old, Eva Moore is a baby with the sweetest ride – thanks to mom and dad. The procedures saved her life, but not her legs,” reports Global News. Bev Wilson, a pediatric oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital tells Global News, “This was one of the most powerful stories of resiliency I’ve ever seen.” She praises the Moore family for their optimistic outlook despite their daughter’s dual diagnosis of cancer and paraplegia.
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What waking up in the middle of the night reveals about your health
Ever wake up in the middle of the night randomly at the same hour? From flipping the pillow to sleeping on our left side, our bodies sometimes reject our efforts to catch some z’s. Getting some shuteye can be difficult despite having mastered all the secret tricks to getting a good night’s sleep. A theory suggests that waking up at night can be more than just an annoyance—it is also an indication of an underlying health condition.
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10 non-boring ways to stay hydrated in the heat
‘Tis the season to hit the beach and soak up the gleaming rays of sunshine! But first, make sure you stay hydrated. Summer is usually a season of laughs and outdoor festivities, but when the high temperatures kick in, it’s important to make sure you’re consuming enough fluids. It can be hard to keep tabs on how much water you’re drinking each day, but we’ve got you covered with these 10 awesome ways to stay hydrated
