Dear Followers, Today, most of us take going to a female physician for granted, but the photo above will serve as an introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first (English born) woman in America to receive a medical degree. Born in Bristol, England in 1821, she was the third of nine children and grew up in an unusual family. Her father (a sugar refiner) was what was then called a "dissenter," because he refused to accept the … [Read more...]
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The former Health and Fitness Editor for the Los Angeles Times syndicate, Marilyn Murray Willison is an eight-time author and a respected international journalist who has contributed to over 25 publications in both the UK and the US. Her byline has appeared in The Sunday Times of London, The Daily Mail, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. Marilyn’s column, POSITIVE AGING, was internationally syndicated. Her expertise ranges from book reviews, fashion trends, health, lifestyle, and travel articles to high-profile celebrity interviews. Read More…