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The author at Sharp Memorial Hospital Why Women Need to Be Their Own Health Advocate By Orly Benaroch Light Self-advocacy becomes a crucial lifeline in a healthcare system often riddled with biases and hurried consultations. As patients, our insights into our own bodies must be heard, especially when standard medical procedures overlook the unique needs of individuals. I learned this the hard way. In the summer of 2016, I found myself caught in a whirlwind of missed diagnoses

The Inspiring Journey of 93-Year-Old Marathon Runner Mathea Allansmith By Shelby Leith Meet Mathea Allansmith, a remarkable 93-year-old dynamo whose numerical age doesn’t define who she is, what she has achieved, or what she can still accomplish. In a stunning display of endurance and tenacity, Mathea has broken the Guinness world record becoming the oldest woman to complete a marathon, achieving this feat at the age of 92. Allansmith has broken the Guinness World Record by b

The Great Detachment: When Employees Check Out By Orly Benaroch Light Over the holidays, I hosted six friends for dinner. Half of them shared they’re unhappy at work and their stories stuck with me. One described an employer who lacked basic compassion and communication. Another spoke about a company that had lost direction and leadership. The third had recently been promoted to management, only to find the role meant working around the clock with no overtime pay and no respe