For the Love of…(part 2)
On the eve of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremonies, I’m all depressed. For two weeks every four years, I do something I never do: binge...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jul 27
- 3 min
For the Love of…
I had coffee this morning with a friend — at Steve’s Espresso. Once upon a time, I used to grade essays at Steve’s, back when it was a...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Oct 23, 2023
- 5 min
Grief & Health
A few weeks ago, I experienced loss for the first time in my life. Before my pup passed, I knew of loss and grief, but I didn't know it...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Oct 8, 2023
- 3 min
My Soul to Fly
(speech given before the ride at BikeMS 2023) Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and riders. I think all of us in the MS community...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Aug 10, 2023
- 3 min
This is Goal Setting.
With the excitement of Le Tour de France a few weeks ago, I decided to ditch my attempt at Carl Jung's The Undiscovered Self in favor of...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
THE Minestrone Soup
I discovered minestrone soup this past spring, and since mid-April, I have minestrone soup every day for lunch. Yep, every single day! I...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jul 3, 2023
- 3 min
3 Healthy Ways to Start the Day
Summer's here and for us teachers, the start of the day can go one of two ways: let yourself sleep in, read a good book in bed, and get...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
10-Day Workout Routine with just 1 Move a Day!
Time is precious...but so too is moving our bodies. Don't have time to hit the gym? I have good news for you: When it comes to...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 26, 2022
- 4 min
Grocery Staples
I tend to be a creature of habit and if I find something that works, it usually becomes a part of my daily structure for, well, if not...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 13, 2022
- 4 min
Myelination: What is it and why we should ALL be concerned
If you have multiple sclerosis, you've likely heard this term. If you're familiar with brain anatomy, you've likely studied this term....
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
Want to Live Longer? Eat this.
In Greek mythology, a magical, powerful elixir -- the drink of choice of the immortal gods -- is known for bestowing longevity (even...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jun 29, 2022
- 6 min
A Lesson from Pierre
My 21-year old dog has a pretty set schedule: 5:15am wake up (reluctantly), do business, go back to sleep 8am breakfast, mini-walk, do...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
Strength Training Guide for 60+ Age Group
With all the health research and health magazines out there, this topic -- strength training for 60+ age group -- is relatively new....
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Mar 20, 2022
- 4 min
M.S.: My Story
When it comes to health and wellness, we are the accumulation of our choices. In the fall of 2006, this was my typical day: 5:30am: wake...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
Play: A Lesson from Our Furry Best Friends
A ball. That’s it. Just a ball. Or squeaky toy. Or a stick. It’s so simple. I live in a 2-story townhome with 2 bedrooms upstairs and the...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Secret Lies in the Core
True story: About 18 years ago, my friend -- who happened to be my workout buddy -- told me a story about his friend (we'll call him Tom)...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Inspiring Interviews: A Resilient Spirit
Every year, without fail, she puts up her Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving and, like clockwork, promptly takes it down on...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 17, 2021
- 6 min
Inspiring Interviews: My Mother
My mother is a beautiful blend of resilience and strength on the one hand, and a heart full of compassion and empathy on the other. She...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 13, 2021
- 6 min
From My Mother’s Perspective
To say my mother and I didn’t always see eye-to-eye when I was growing up would be a drastic understatement: we disagreed and fought over...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Scary Grocery Prices!
Halloween is just around the corner, but you know what’s really scary? My grocery bill each week! Over the last few months, we’ve seen...
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