Adeel is a lifelong learner and educator — with degrees in cultural anthropology, health sciences, and physical — who so happens to have limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and knowledge with anyone willing to listen. He currently resides in central California and manages several responsibilities, including but not limited to a clinician, educator, and columnist for Muscular Dystrophy News with Bionews. The goal of his column is to educate and support others with similar impairments.Every year, many of us commit to resolutions for the new year, but often we find ourselves giving up on them within the first few months. Sometimes even sooner. These new resolutions seek to empower us to make changes in our lives, but it is not how we think about…
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What does it mean to live? Different people and places may prompt varied answers to this question. For example, in the United States, a person on artificial life-support is considered to be alive, while other people or cultures may not agree with this definition. So, what does it mean to…
How would you respond if I asked, “Who are you?” While the question may seem simple, it is deceptively complex. A college professor of mine once asked the class this question. As students took turns answering to the best of their ability, the professor offered rebuttals replete with “what ifs.”…
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