Joyce Sampson

Arlington, Maryland, Washington, D.C., United States

Journalist at Freelance

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The Best Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Around Baltimore This Week

1 week ago | baltimoremagazine.com | Joyce Sampson

Live music, symbolic eats, educational experiences, and supporting local Black-owned businesses are top of mind as Baltimoreans commemorate Juneteenth—the holiday that dates back to June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people were freed in Galveston, Texas more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Though Juneteenth has been celebrated since the late 1800s, it wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until 2021.
I Had 7 Strokes in a Year and Am Still Here to Write About It | Members Only

Sep 17, 2024 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

Joyce Sampson, who survived seven strokes, works out at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Landover, MD. Cheriss May Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I can still remember the day it happened.
8 reasons you’re always cold

Aug 19, 2024 | woodtv.com | Kim Hayes |Joyce Sampson

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Do you routinely crank up the heat in your home, much to the dismay of your family? Maybe you’re the one always reaching for a sweater when others around you are roasting? There’s no denying that people run at different temperatures. But if you find that you are constantly chilly, even in warmer environments, a medical condition may be to blame.
What To Know Before Driving Again After a Stroke

Jul 17, 2024 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

After having multiple strokes in 2009, I recovered my ability to speak, read, write and count, but my car sat idle in the driveway for three years, literally becoming a hornet’s nest, before I had nerve enough to get behind the wheel. I missed the sense of independence that driving brings, but I had so many questions surrounding the decision to drive again: Was I mentally prepared to get back on the road? Did I still have the necessary basic skills? Would I be a danger to myself and others?
Maritza Rivera What Does a Puerto Rican Look Like?

Mar 19, 2024 | montgomerymag.com | Joyce Sampson

By Joyce SampsonMaritza Rivera is best known around the D.C. metro area as a thoughtful storyteller, spoken word artist and a tireless advocate for Latino writers of African descent. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico in a Spanish-speaking household, she moved to Maryland, courtesy of the U.S. Army, where she served as a soldier. Rockville has been her home since 1994. Now 70, Rivera is living her dream.
Debra Wylie: Payback is Healthy

Mar 19, 2024 | montgomerymag.com | Joyce Sampson

By Joyce SampsonEvery third Wednesday at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Debra Wylie and her team arrange heads of cauliflower, bunches of carrots and other vegetables to grace someone’s dinner table. The line forms early at this pop-up food distribution center. Many of those waiting must get back to work. The commute is short. As it happens, the majority work onsite. Wylie has been pounding the pavement for the hospital for nearly 20 years as program coordinator for health equity.
Not Just COVID: 4 Other Ways Face Masks Can Help Your Health

Feb 29, 2024 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

“Trying to reduce the chance you get sick with a respiratory virus during respiratory season makes sense,” says Abraar Karan, M.D., an infectious disease fellow at Stanford University. What’s more, recent research published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that cold weather can make our respiratory systems more susceptible to infection, not to mention other respiratory problems, like difficulty breathing.
How 4 Women Turned Their Hobbies Into Cash

Feb 27, 2024 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

Who doesn’t love to make the most of a leisure activity? From reading to racket sports and baking to kickboxing, studies show that people who frequently engage in hobbies often feel healthier and happier. But many people, whether employed or retired, also have discovered another benefit: You can earn cash doing what you love.
8 Reasons You’re Always Cold

Jan 5, 2024 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

Some causes may be more serious than you think
What It’s Like to Be an Intern After 50

Nov 1, 2023 | aarp.org | Joyce Sampson

In May, after two decades teaching at a boarding school in Hagerstown, Maryland, Karl Yergey packed his bags, put his valuables in a storage unit and headed south to Alabama. His goal? To build a second career in golf administration. But first, he had to become an intern.