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Sera Bonds is one. Big Time. Three years ago, Sera founded Circle of Health International to provide health services to women in areas of conflict and disaster. One woman, an idea, some training, and a mission, and she's saving the lives of women around the world. I talked to Sera yesterday. She's been traveling the country raising money for the programs she runs. It's been a long couple of weeks and she's ready to get back to what she knows best, training healthcare workers in remote parts of the world.  Read more >

As the season of high stress kicks into gear, Harvard professor Alice Domar's words are worth remembering: Daily practices of mind-body medicine -- ranging from relaxation to emotional expression to simply being good to yourself -- are no different than sound nutrition and regular exercise. They are genuine forms of health maintenance, with the potential to treat illnesses as well as to prevent them from developing in the first place.  Read more >