On the death of the beloved
Originally posted on Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer :
My beloved mother passed away this morning. Death Notice of Brighid (Brídge) Ennis On the Death of the Beloved Though we need to weep your loss,…
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6 warning signs that online health information may be unreliable
Dr Edwin Kruys is a doctor based in Queensland, Australia with a terrifically accessible blog. Here’s his latest post with some very helpful advice on how to navigate online health information.
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Mindful Monday
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Rebekah Gibbs’ Death Shows Just How Deadly Breast Cancer Can Be In Young Women
Actress Rebekah Gibbs has died today aged 41, six years after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Gibbs played paramedic Nina Farr for more than 100 episodes of the BBC medical drama, Casualty, between 2004 and 2006. Rebekah… Continue reading
MoJo Monday
If you aren’t familiar with the idea behind Mojo Monday, it’s a writing prompt to get your creativity flowing. Feel free to write about it on your blogs or simply leave a comment… Continue reading
