Living, Learning, Thriving – a Column by Ralph Yaniz

August 15, 2019August 13, 2019

Learn to Rejuvenate to Really Thrive

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Some of my recent columns have been exhausting to write. This is because many of the experiences I have discussed have been difficult to actually live through. We live ... Read more

August 8, 2019August 5, 2019

Advocacy, MD, and Dealing with the US Healthcare System

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I have limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2L (LGMD2L). My previous column, “I Live Creatively to Power Past Obstacles,” discussed how I live with my limitations. For me, the biggest ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 19, 2019

The Truth About Positive Thinking and How to Achieve It

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Writing a weekly column has been enjoyable. It has been great to examine a variety of issues that are important to the muscular dystrophy community. It also provides a ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 16, 2019

‘Disabled’ vs. ‘Having a Disability’: Debating the Power of Words

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In the disability community, which is as diverse and broad as any other, there is a debate over terminology. I have seen this play out on my Twitter account ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 9, 2019

The Speak Foundation Speaks Loudly: A Prelude to September in Chicago

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I recently attended The Speak Foundation’s 11th Annual Conference. This event is for individuals with neuromuscular diseases and their families. We met in the beautiful city of Atlanta, for ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

Choosing an E-bike: Some Things to Consider

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This column is a particularly nice one for me to write because of my love of bicycle riding. I began to bike in 1988. I was 29 years old ... Read more

June 13, 2019August 8, 2019

It’s Essential to Be Your Own Health Advocate

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Last week’s column, “Uniting to Effect Positive Change,” focused on the bigger picture of advocacy. This form of advocating is about a larger movement and changing the society we ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Uniting to Effect Positive Change

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I promised you that Sammy would be back. He came to this column on April 18 (see: “True Accessibility for All: No Roadblocks, Please“), and because he is my ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 22, 2019

Moving into the Future: Assistive Technology Can Make a Difference

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Many people love to travel. The issue of wheelchair accessibility on airplanes is important. Just as important for those of us who don’t use a wheelchair but are looking ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 14, 2019

Let’s Prepare Ourselves for the Trials of a Lifetime

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Research and clinical trials Science is closer than ever before to finding treatments and cures for many rare illnesses. An important topic that I’d like to address is the ... Read more