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14 Surprising Health Reasons to Embrace Strength Training
Since my 20’s, I have wanted Angela Basset’s arms. But between doctoring and mothering, I always felt like I needed more time (than I had) to get those sculpted arms. So, I became perfectly content with my ‘normal’ arms. I likely would have stayed content, except I noticed a ‘jiggle’ one day.

Radical Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being from Within
Self-care is a word that evokes strong emotions. Either it resonates with you or elicits scorn directed at the poor soul who dares suggest that it could be the balm for what ails you. Unfortunately, many people think self-care is only for the privileged few. Some hold disdain for the idea that self-care will improve

Moving from the Exam Room to the Conference Room: Advocacy in Medicine
I am a Physician, Public health expert, author and advocate for those in marginalized communities. Before I was any of those things though, I was the eldest daughter of a single teenage mom. My mother always believed in me and supported me on my journey to becoming a Physician. I was raised in a small