chronic illness

Christina Applegate Remembers 'Lying My Ass Off' After Having A Mastectomy

The actor and disability advocate talked about how her breast cancer informed the way she handled her multiple sclerosis diagnosis years later.
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I Spent Weeks Near Death In The ICU. Asking My Doctors To Do This 1 Thing May Have Saved My Life.

"While the experience was a roller coaster, I did find my voice in that hospital bed."
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Why Do My Symptoms Go Away Once I Arrive At My Doctor's Office?

If you've ever shown up to a doctor's appointment or therapy session only to not have an issue anymore, this is for you.
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This Is What No One Tells You About Having An Invisible Illness

"Those of us with invisible disease and/or disabilities often deal with being misunderstood, and even judged."
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'An Elephant Sitting On My Chest': How It Feels To Live With Long COVID

In their own words, COVID long-haulers share details on the grueling physical symptoms of the condition.
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How To Find A Therapist Who Helps With Long COVID

The chronic condition now affects millions of people around the world, and it's taking a toll on their mental health.
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Christina Applegate Insisted On Filming Final 'Dead To Me' Season After MS Diagnosis

The actor said she told the "powers that be" that "we’re going to do it on my terms."
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When Does The Pursuit Of Health Become Unhealthy?

Diabetes UK ambassador Jack Anderson shares how it felt to realise his “healthy” eating habits were wreaking damage on his body.
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I’ve Been Sick For Months But Never Tested Positive For COVID. Here’s What Doctors Tell Me.

"One week, I was a healthy 26-year-old woman and the next, I was exposed to COVID and developed lingering, disparate symptoms. Could it be mere coincidence?"
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5 Things I’ve Learnt About Masculinity Through Living With Diabetes

Jack Anderson shares five things he’s learnt about masculinity through living with diabetes.
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