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Top Picks for Meditation Location in the US for a Person with Disability

Advertisements Living with a disability is not always easy. But that does not mean you cannot live a fulfilled and enjoyable life. One of the best ways to overcome challenges is by cultivating a meditation practice. What is meditation? Most people think of meditation as sitting barefoot, legs crossed and chanting ‘ohm’ for hours. Well,… Read More: Top Picks for Meditation Location in the US for a… »

R.I.P. Ron Simmons, PhD, an Empowering AIDS Advocate for Black Gay Men

Ron Simmons, PhD, an accomplished academic based in Washington, DC, and exceptional AIDS advocate who championed Black gay men, has died. He was 70. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed among the outpourings and remembrances on social media. Simmons had lived with HIV for 30 years, having tested positive in 1990, according to… Read More: R.I.P. Ron Simmons, PhD, an Empowering AIDS Advocate for Black… »

‘The joys of walking’: Pro-pedestrian groups hope increase in strolling will last beyond pandemic

Pro-walking groups are encouraged that people have embraced strolling as a way to get out of the house while social distancing and hope that some of the changes along city streets will prove to be permanent. Apple’s Mobility Trends shows that the number of people walking has risen since the initial shutdown from the pandemic… Read More: ‘The joys of walking’: Pro-pedestrian groups hope increase in strolling… »

World No Tobacco Day 2020 Date And Theme: Know The Significance of the Day That Encourages People to Quit Smoking

World No-Tobacco Day 2020 (Photo Credits: File Image) There are nearly 1.337 billion tobacco users in the world which poses a serious health risk to them. In India, there are almost 267 million tobacco users which is the leading cause of death due to non-communicable diseases. With an aim to attract the attention of the… Read More: World No Tobacco Day 2020 Date And Theme: Know The… »