My “Finger Twitch” Turned out to Be Brain Inflammation
When this young, healthy woman developed symptoms that progressed from cramped fingers to hallucinations and seizures, her doctors thought she was losing her mind. Actually, she was losing her brain.
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How I Lost Over 100 Pounds on the Keto Diet
Matt Schiffman was a football player who worked out constantly and dieted—but he was... -
How 2 “Spider Bites” Almost Killed Me
This woman thought the bumps on her shoulder were spider bites. Then the spots turned... -
How I Got Lung Cancer at 31—Without Ever Smoking a Single Cigarette
Rachael Malmberg was 31 when she received a deadly diagnosis. She is fighting her condition and... -
I Battled Depression for 20 Years and This Is the Treatment that Finally Worked
A news segment highlighting a new depression treatment turned her whole life around. -
My “Stress Symptoms” Turned Out to Be Narcolepsy
This woman battled daytime grogginess for years. Learn how she finally got diagnosed with a... -
My “Lingering Cough” Turned Out to Be Lung Cancer
Former White Sox pitcher Stephen Huff had never smoked a day in his life when... -
I Left a Six-Figure Job to Work with Prisoners
An eye-opening visit to a prison led this man into a life of helping inmates... -
A Hidden Cancer Could Have Killed Me—If It Wasn’t for This Routine Test
Jim O'Connell prides himself on being health conscious in every way, so when he received...
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22 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here... -
My Body Was Destroying Itself—and It Took Doctors 5 Years to Figure Out Why
Imagine Florida being too cool: That's the case for this woman with a rare condition... -
8 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays with a Blended Family
Holidays are stressful for everyone. But for blended families in particular, the holidays can be... -
I Survived Child Abuse for Years—Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About It
Erin Cole was six months old when her parent's divorce caused her life to spiral... -
10 Simple but Powerful Ways You Can Support Vets
America devotes two national holidays annually to the recognition of military service, yet American vets... -
Meet the 28-Year-Old Who’s Already Beaten Cancer 4 Times
Imagine having four separate battles with cancer by the time you’re 28. Now imagine learning... -
How I Survived Breast Cancer During Pregnancy—After 3 Doctors Told Me to Terminate
Imagine choosing between your own life and your unborn child's. This was the dilemma presented... -
My “Tiredness” Turned Out to Be This Common Condition That Causes Cancer
An underdiagnosed genetic condition turned Bev Michel's life into daily agony; it may have even...
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16 Things Sleep Doctors Never Do During Daylight Saving Time
For most Americans—except those in Hawaii and Arizona—daylight saving time has more impact... -
10 Things Parents of Adopted Children Wish You Knew
First thing's first: Adoptive parents are just like any other parents. They're crazy about their... -
I’m a Survivor of Sexual Abuse—Here Is How I Found Peace
How Kathy Andersen turned her pain into purpose and found feelings of peace, happiness, and... -
8 People Who Fell from Incredible Heights and Survived
We've all had nightmares where we're falling, but for the people profiled here, it was...
