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A Plea for Body Literacy
Perhaps the most poignant aspect of Clinton’s address was his directive to the American public to “listen to your bodies.” He spoke of the “whispers” that precede the “alarms,” urging people not to ignore the subtle signs of decline or infection. This plea for body literacy served as a sobering reminder that even with access to the world’s elite medical teams, the first line of defense is always self-awareness.