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Hospice nurse reveals top regret of the dying

Happy family playing on the beach. Credit: Shutterstock As life draws to a close, most people find themselves looking back, not at what they did, but at what they didn’t. During a recent commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania, oncologist and author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee noted that many people spend their final moments expressing…

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Understanding Discharge: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Why It Matters—Especially After 50

Vaginal discharge is a natural, essential function that often goes unspoken, leaving many unsure of what’s normal—especially after menopause. Produced by the cervix and vaginal walls, discharge helps flush out germs, maintain a healthy pH, and keep tissues comfortable. Normal discharge is clear to white, mildly scented, and may leave a faint yellowish stain when…

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A Mother That Wasn’t There

When I married Ben, I knew I was walking into a life touched by grief. He had lost the love of his life, and his son, Lucas, had lost his mother. I promised myself I wouldn’t try to erase the past—I only wanted to help shape a better future. Things went well at first. Lucas…

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