Childless by choice: can I live a rich, balanced life without joining the parenthood procession?

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A woman, who at age 35 has not experienced the desire to have children, describes that choice and its implications. A meeting of the ChildFree Network and a survey of childless women has not completely clarified the issue, but there may be second thoughts no matter what choice is made.

Psychological aspects, Women, Cover Story, Behavior, Childlessness

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My long walk home

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The first woman to walk around the world describes the experience. The journey began in Scotland at the age of 16, lasted 11 years, and covered 19,586 miles. The most difficult leg of the journey was through Africa, where she experienced disease, an attempted rape, and stonings.

Personal narratives, Walking

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Breathing lessons: if you have asthma, chances are your doctor isn't treating you right. Here's how to take control

Article Abstract:

Many asthmatics treated by primary care physicians are not receiving the care recommended by the National Institutes of Health. The latest guidelines emphasize inhaled anti-inflammatory steroids prescribed with a high initial dose that is decreased as the asthma improves.

Health aspects, Drug therapy, Asthma, Antiasthmatic agents, Anti-inflammatory drugs, Anti-inflammatory agents

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