Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
You have probably never stood in the cereal aisle and thought 'am I truly free right now?' But the question of whether your choices are genuinely yours runs deeper than philosophy classrooms and academic journals. It turns out that most ordinary people, when asked directly, believe they are free and responsible for what they do, even in a universe where causes and effects chain together like dominoes.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
America spends more on health care than any other nation, yet the costs keep soaring and too many people still lose hope. The $2 trillion question is not simply about money, it’s about the choices we make when suffering becomes a commodity.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Women folk healers were branded as witches, yet much of their work was early community medicine grounded in observation, relationship, and nature. Their suppression helped turn health from a shared practice into a gated profession. Today, Indigenous wisdom and modern science point in the same direction again. If we want longer, better lives, we must become proactive stewards of balance rather than passive recipients of treatments.
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- Written by: Mariaelena Gonzalez, University of California, Merced
Educators and health communicators face significant challenges in bridging the digital divide affecting Latino populations in the U.S. This gap not only impacts academic achievement but also health care access, as many Latinos struggle with internet use and accessing online health resources. Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to information.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Vaccine hesitancy is spreading faster than the diseases vaccines prevent, fueled by misinformation and mistrust. Yet history shows vaccines are among humanity’s greatest life-saving innovations. And with the rise of mRNA vaccines, the future of disease prevention looks even brighter. Here’s how we can protect our families, counter fear with science, and embrace a new era of public health.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Public health in America stands at a breaking point. With the CDC crisis deepening and vaccine systems under attack, experts warn the U.S. is unprepared for the next pandemic. From political interference to underfunded infrastructure, the lessons of COVID are being ignored while history repeats itself. This article explores what’s at stake for our safety, trust, and future.
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- Written by: Julie Leask and Catherine Bennett
RFK Jr gutted U.S. vaccine leadership, sparking global concern with Gavi defunding and revived debunked claims. Here’s what it means for you.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Donald Trump called it the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But for 16 million Americans about to lose their healthcare, it’s more like the Big Beautiful Betrayal. This isn’t policy; it’s political pickpocketing—disguised in stars and stripes. And just like a cheap magic trick, the real pain doesn’t hit until after the election. Funny how that works, isn’t it?
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Can your zip code predict your life expectancy? It might not be that simple, but a groundbreaking study says your bank balance might. Comparing older adults across the United States and Europe, researchers have found that wealth is not just a privilege—it’s a matter of life and death. And if you live in America, even being rich might not be enough to save you.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Veterans are among the sickest patients in America, yet the VA treats them more cost-effectively than private healthcare. Now, Trump and Musk's sweeping VA budget cuts threaten to upend that system—leaving 900,000 disability claims backlogged, 40,000 vets homeless, and suicides on the rise.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Trump’s freeze on federal research funding threatens medical progress and public health initiatives. This critical move could derail advancements for years.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Bernie Sanders takes to the stage to once again champion a healthcare system that serves everyone, not just the privileged few.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Medicare and Social Security face unprecedented threats from Trump and Project 2025, jeopardizing financial security for millions of Americans. Learn about the stakes and how advocacy can protect these lifelines.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant flaws in America's healthcare system. With costs already sky-high, budgets are strained to the breaking point.
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- Written by: Meg Leja, Binghamton University
The perception of Dark Age medicine as purely superstitious is challenged by recent research that highlights a rational framework for healing during this period. Early medieval scholars synthesized Christian beliefs with a growing emphasis on human agency in medicine, revealing the complexities of their practices and their influence on modern medical thought.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
In the complex landscape of American healthcare, a critical issue continues - the denial of Medicaid expansion by the GOP.
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- Written by: Sarah Avery, Duke University
Health care workers experienced high rates of potential “moral injury” that are comparable to rates experienced by military veterans, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, Innerself.com
There have been some standout successes for some countries dealing with this Covid pandemic.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, Innerself.com
Millions of Americans have no health insurance and even if the do they live in fear that one illness could bankrupt them.
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, Innerself.com
The means to achieve quality healthcare for all is there. All that is lacking is the people's will and demand. But how?
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, Innerself.com
The means to achieve quality healthcare for all is there. All that is lacking is the people's will and demand. But how?
