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Discovering Grace: Finding Identity in the Midst of Eating Disorder Recovery

By Siobhan Taylor — 2020

No one has to be ashamed of any part of themselves; for each of us is much more than just our physical characteristics.

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Advice on Dire Diagnoses From a Survivor

With each diagnosis, knowing her life hung in the balance, she was “stunned, then anguished” and astonished by “how much energy it takes to get from the bad news to actually starting on the return path to health.”

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Jane E. Brody
2007
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Copley Marine Corps Veteran, Amputee Makes History at Boston Marathon

When Peter Keating took off from the starting line at the Boston Marathon, it was the realization of a dream come true, but he never imagined just how unique his 26.2-mile trek would be.

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Bob Jones
2021
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Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian on Testicular Cancer Diagnosis: I ‘Felt Betrayed by My Own Body’

For the first time in forever, Nathan Adrian truly has no idea if he’ll have a strong swim Friday. And at this point, it doesn’t really matter to the five-time Olympic gold medalist. He’s simply elated to be back.

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Michelle R. Martinelli
2019
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I Was Betrayed by My Body

‘Skin cancer worked its way into my lymph nodes. I was devastated.’

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Tamara O’Brien
2018
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Mind, Body and Sport: How Being Injured Affects Mental Health

Injuries, while hopefully infrequent, are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be managed with little to no disruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some impose a substantial physical and mental burden.

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Margot Putukian
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Why Being Fit Helps You Manage Chronic Diseases

You probably know that exercise is one of the top things you can do to prevent chronic problems, but it can also mitigate existing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes — and the symptoms that come along with them.

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Brian Mastroianni
2021
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How to Overcome Depression After a Sports Injury

Ouch – that pain is more than just physical.

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Hannah Webster
2014
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3 Reasons Your Injury Won't Heal + What To Do About It

The next time you pull a muscle and think, “Oh my gosh, not another one,” you may need to consider the location of your pain may not be the cause. If you are plagued with chronic muscle pulls or tendonitis-like symptoms you’ll need a more holistic approach to the problem.

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Laura Di Franco
2015
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Illness and the Search for Meaning

In this interview, we discuss the essence of Jean Shinoda Bolen's new book, Close to the Bone. Her compassionate work guides individuals and their loved ones through the realm of life-threatening illness.

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Personal Transformation
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The Navajo Nation Has a Higher Per Capita Rate of COVID-19 Infection Than NYC—Here’s What You Need to Know (And How to Help)

This week looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation, and the systemic marginalization that has created vast inequities in basic infrastructure. This is part of our recurring series analyzing how racism exacerbates the impact of this global pandemic.

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Nicole Cardoza, ThunderVoice Eagle
2020
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