Posts in Lifestyle
The SCREENING Issue

Have you ever wondered about cancer screening? Should you be getting some sort of cancer screening?

Short answer: YES

If you are a human being, regardless of how well and healthy you believe you are living your life, you are still at risk for cancer. As doomsday as it sounds, truly, no one is 100% immune to the risk of cancer. Cancer screening is not simply a health issue, it’s a lifestyle issue that should be ingrained into our quest to live better.

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The Science of Gratitude

Now, more than ever, it’s important to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude simply because it is good for us. It is when things seem especially dark that light shines brightest. So I task you, take on an activity that allows you to practice gratitude, whether it is daily journaling or weekly letter writing. Assess yourself, examine your attitude, reflect on changes you notice, and remember that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness.

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A Word on the COVID19 Pandemic

“Initially it was all so abstract… and then my hospital began to see cases and the cancer center became Fort Knox because we had to protect our patients, who are just so immunocompromised, who, if infected, would more than likely not pull through. We also needed to protect ourselves and so my schedule changed and my focus changed.”

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Reflect Positivity

Many people use the new year to make new plans, set new goals, and become “newer’’ or “better” version of themselves. Others wait with bated breath for the “goal-setters” to fail because unfortunately, most people who set new-year goals, tend to fail. Studies show that by the end of January, only about 64% of people will still be on track, and by the end of June, that number drops down to 46%.

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