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Posted on 8. November 2012
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Leave Worry for Another Day

All parents worry about the well-being of their children. But when three of your children have PIDD, even everyday activities seem risky. One mom shares how she has learned to cope. [More]
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Posted on 1. November 2012
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Never Give Up!

Why do some people seem to remain calm in the face of disaster, while others seem to fall apart? People who are able to keep their cool have what psychologists call resilience. The good news is, with a little effort, anyone can become more resilient. [More]
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Posted on 25. October 2012
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Avoid Holiday Season Sniffles

The holiday season is nearly upon us. With sickness lurking around every door handle, how can we remain symptom-free? Here are a few suggestions. [More]
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Posted on 18. October 2012
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Confronting Chronic Rudeness

Have you ever been treated rudely because of your illness? Did you turn the other cheek or confront the offender? This blogger encounters mockery in a public place then second guess how she handles it. [More]
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Posted on 11. October 2012
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Why Being a “Good Patient” May be Bad for Your Health

Are you more worried about what your doctor thinks of you than you are about the quality of care you are receiving? If so, you may have “good patient syndrome,” a condition that can be bad for your health! [More]
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Posted on 4. October 2012
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Healing Hearts through Paws

Pets are a great source of comfort during difficult times. For patients with chronic illness, a pet can offer unconditional love and acceptance and proven scientific health benefits. [More]
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Posted on 27. September 2012
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The Journey of a Single Step

It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Essay contest runner up Andrea Davis recounts how she adjusted to life in a wheelchair, and then began the tentative journey of relearning how to walk. [More]
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Posted on 20. September 2012
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The Journey of Risks

Essay contest runner up Rachel French navigates life’s many unexpected curves after her infant son Mark is diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Along the way she learns risk is the name of the game. [More]
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