According to a 2018 study on chronic illness, 45% (or 133 million) of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses. A chronic illness is a type of disease or condition with long-lasting effects. Some examples include heart disease, cancer, pancreatitis, and diabetes. Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can sometimes be isolating and overwhelming, and some chronic illnesses …

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Electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes or vapes, have gained popularity in recent years, with approximately 5.6 million adults and 2.5 million middle and high school students in the U.S. using them. While research suggests vaping is a less harmful alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes still carry significant health risks. Studies have shown that vaping …

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Do you remember the first time you wrote in a journal? I do. When I was just 11 years old, I started journaling during a summer spent with my grandmother, or as we affectionately call her, ‘mamita.’ She encouraged my sibling and me to write each night before bed so we could cherish and look …

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