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There are many stories about various aspects of bikur cholim, and how much good can come from visiting and helping sick people. Although I always understood its importance, it wasn't a mitzvah I was able to do very often. After all, I was working and raising children, and really didn't have much discretionary time.

LIFE JOURNEYS: LESSONS FROM THE HEART
Clearing the Clutter Inside
by Sara Gutfreund

"How do you manage now?" Elizabeth's friends would ask her. And when they asked this question, she would think of the red, brick mansion surrounded by the acres of grass and towering oak trees.

The Mystery of the Plastic Scissors
A Clothing Gemach story
by Sheindel Weinbach

"Plastic scissors? Well, yes, in fact, I did see a pair just a few minutes ago. Let me think."

TRUE TALES OF YESTERYEAR
The Reward for a Good Deed

Young Shloimale entered the kitchen breathlessly. He met his mother, Rebbetzin Katz there, as she was busy cooking. She stood by the large stove. ladling some hot soup into a large bowl. Young Shloimale was curious. "Mother, who is our guest today?" he asked.

The Key to a Livelihood
by T. Shlanger

Hospitality — in a very expanded version of the mitzvah.

TRUE TALES OF YESTERYEAR
The Circumcision
by Yisca Shimony

Young Reb Yizchak Bloch walked briskly up the steps. In his right hand he held a bowl of soup (a real treasure!), in his other, he clutched a slice of bread. He felt happy at being able to acquire an additional portion of food. His wife had just given birth to a baby boy, and the additional portion was truly welcomed . . .

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
by A. Ross

When you sit in an awkward position for any length of time, your feet or legs might 'go to sleep.' It happens to everyone at some time or other. Hands and arms turning numb is also common, especially in women, and might occur in one or both hands. Particularly susceptible are people whose work requires repeated forceful movements with the wrist extended, such as the use of a screwdriver, prolonged use of computer keyboards, grocery check-out clerks and even violinists.

Your Medical Questions Answered!
by Joseph B. Leibman, MD

Here are the recommendations of UK Cancer Research for weight management and my comments:

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