Donna Smith was only four years old when she had a life-saving surgery to repair a complex congenital heart defect—and her parents’ health insurance saved them from any resulting financial

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Earlier this month, I posted some ways to reduce the stress and anxiety that might come from various life situations. Here are seven videos to guide you toward greater mindfulness and becoming

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On Thursday, March 27, 2013, Ken Mandelkern had an aha moment. It was after supper, and he was on the couch reading A Farewell to Arms as his kids slept upstairs and his wife, Annie,

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