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- Choosing My Treatment
My priority is finding the treatment that will keep me at my best, but fear of the unknown always creeps back in.
- My Brain on Chemo
When I tried to read something, by the time I got to the last sentence in a paragraph, I could not remember what I had read in the first sentence.
- Can Coffee Prevent MS?
You may have heard drinking coffee can prevent MS. Separate the facts from the myth.
- Zoe Saldana: Action Hero
Hollywood go-to star Zoe Saldana refuses to let a thyroid disorder slow her down.
- 10 Questions for Eric McCormack
"Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack talks, health, longevity, and giving back.
- A Healthy Diet for Your Dog
Picking the right foods and feeding the right amounts are key for your dog's health. Learn more about the right way to feed your dog.
- How to Make Friends With Food During Chemo
Chemo can make eating right a challenge, but here are some tips to get you the nutrition you need, fill you up, and help with side effects.
- 10 Questions for Micah Fowler
"Speechless" star Micah Fowler shares his take on acting with cerebral palsy.
- Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Joy, Strength in New Role
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal put his usual hard effort into the movie "Stronger," in which he portrays Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman and shows the double amputee's path back to walking.
- My Experiences With Bipolar Medication
I assumed the first medications prescribed to me would be the perfect regimen. My unrealistic view of how psychiatry and medication worked set me up to be very disappointed.
- Exercise With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can make breathing difficult. But along with the right treatments, exercise can make you breathe a little easier.
- Should Your Child Try a Cleanse?
If your child wants to try a detox diet, should you say yes? Here’s what every parent should know about cleanses.
- 10 Questions for Megan Bomgaars
'Born This Way' star Megan Bomgaars talks fashion, fitness, and future projects.
- Kathy Bates Reflects on Life With Lymphedema
Award-winning actor and cancer survivor Kathy Bates shares her new outlook on life.
- Learning to Let Go of My Pre-MS Life
After my diagnosis, I tried to continue living my life the way I had been. But the more I tried, the clearer it became that things weren’t going to go back to the way they once were.
- Good Food Goals: Help Kids Eat Healthier
Too much junk food in your house? Learn how to set goals to help your kids healthier.
- Mood Control Goals: How to Teach Your Kids
Struggling with your child’s mood swings? Learn how to set goals to improve their attitude.
- Can Vegetarian Food Fuel Your Kids?
Lots of adults are cutting meat out of their diet. But is a plant-based diet healthy for kids?
- How Cancer Impacts Your Identity
Your diagnosis doesn't define you, and how you talk about your cancer is totally up to you.
- How I Learned to Put My Health First
I knew I had to make my health more of a priority so that I could keep doing the things I loved for as long as possible.
- Hearing Loss and Dementia: The Silent Connection
Research shows that hearing loss and dementia are linked. What can you do to protect your hearing and your brain?
- 10 Questions for Selenis Leyva
We chat with the Orange Is the New Black star about work, family, and her advocacy for the transgender community.
- How to Talk a Family Member Into a Hearing Aid
Persuading a loved one to wear hearing aids is sometimes difficult, but it’s often necessary for the health of the whole family. Experts offer up some tips to help convince your loved one to take the plunge.
- 10 Questions: Jackie Chan
Oscar-winning actor and martial artist Jackie Chan talks about stunts, naps, and why he never diets.
- Bipolar: The Diagnosis I Never Expected
In 2003, I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital because I was having thoughts of suicide, delusions, and depression. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- Getting Ready for Chemo
Chemo is different for everyone, but that doesn’t mean it won’t help to prepare. Here's what helped me.
- What Friends With Migraines Wish You Wouldn't Do
You're just trying to help, but there are some things your friend with migraines would like you to quit doing.
- What I Wish I'd Known When Chemo Started
Cancer blogger Heather Millar looks back on some of the things she wishes she had known as she started chemotherapy and shares lessons she learned.
- Why Lady Gaga and Prince William Say 'It's Time to Talk' About Mental Health
These famous faces are joining forces to encourage others to open up about mental health issues.
- How a Mom of 3 Manages Her MS
Marleigh Brown shares the daily routines that help her manage her symptoms and keep a positive outlook.
- Get Back on Track With Your Migraine Treatment
If you’re having migraines after a period of remission, there’s good news: A few easy steps can bring relief again. Check out this advice from migraine experts.
- 7-Year-Old Girl With Alopecia Shows How Baldness Is Beautiful
The first-grader's creative take on her school's "crazy hair day" is inspiring people all over the world.
- Viral X-Ray Photo Shows Dangers of Eating Grapes for Kids
An Australian blogger posted a photo on Facebook that apparently shows an X-ray of a grape lodged in a child's airway.
- Pink Shares Body-Positive Message About BMI on Instagram
The singer's "gym selfie" highlights the problem with using the classic measure of a person's health based on their weight.
- This Waiter Helps a Customer With Huntington’s Disease Every Week
A server's good deed went viral after another customer shared a heartwarming photo.
- How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
- How Businesses Are Welcoming Children With Autism
These sensory-friendly events let kids with special needs take part in all the family fun.
- Your Family and Stages III and IV Breast Cancer
When you have stage III or stage IV breast cancer, you may have some hard talks with your family about how you’re doing, what your options are, and what you want.
- The Right Snacks for Your Kid’s Schedule
Snacks help your kids get the nutrition they need to get through their busy days.
- Does Your Kid Need a Smartphone?
A smartphone is a big responsibility. Can your child handle it? Expert advice on how to decide.
- Is Healthy Food Really More Expensive?
Good news, parents: Healthy eating might be cheaper than you think. Get tips for how to make smart choices at the grocery store.
- Curtis Stone on Fatherhood and Fighting Hunger
For those who love to cook -- and for many who don't -- chef Curtis Stone whets appetites for inventive recipes and entertaining TV.
- How This Man Lost Almost 400 Pounds in 3 Years
When Sal Paradiso realized he may not make it to age 40, he decided to take control of his weight -- and change his life.
- How Many Calories Are in Your Wine?
Make sure you’re drinking to your health -- and not against it.
- 'Sesame Street' Introduces First Character With Autism
The children's program is sharing a positive message of inclusion by welcoming Julia, a muppet with autism, to the cast.
- Selena Gomez Opens Up About How Therapy Changed Her Life
The singer and actress reveals why she entered rehab for the second time.
- Help Your Child Use a Nebulizer
If your child has asthma, their doctor may recommend a device called a nebulizer. Learn how the nebulizer works, and get tips and tricks from a parent and experts.
- Talking About Chronic Hives
If you’ve got chronic hives, talking about them can be difficult, especially if you’re starting a new relationship. Get expert advice on how to talk to those close to you about it.
- Chrissy Teigen Shares Her Struggle With Postpartum Depression
The model and author got candid about the painful time following the birth of her daughter last April.
- 5 Morning Habits Health Experts Swear By
Find out how doctors, trainers, and nutritionists start each day on a healthy note.