Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

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Kirsten Scheller
Scheller was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 22. Now 36, she is cancer-free and gets routine screenings.

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Why landing a doctor's appointment is such a headache — especially in rural America

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There's a shortage of healthcare workers across the US.

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I won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. I had to fund my dream myself, and started a GoFundMe to pay my debt.

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American Olympic fencer Monica Aksamit faces the media during a press conference

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When I left the Marines, I moved in with other veterans. All our traumas clashed in the house.

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The author moved in with other Marines after leaving the service.

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How Many Times Do You Fart a Day? ‘Smart Underwear’ Says It’s Way More Than You Think

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The device brings the study of farts “into the 21st century,” the researchers say.

Your Daily Coffee Fix Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Dementia, Study Finds

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New research finds caffeinated coffee or tea consumption is linked to reduced dementia risk.

A brain-training game that takes about 2 hours a week can reduce your risk of developing dementia by 25%, study finds

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Speed training can lower your risk of developing dementia by 25%, according to a new study.

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I was diagnosed with a chronic illness while working at Microsoft. It shifted how I view success.

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Goswami cut lactose, chili, and red meat from his diet after his diagnosis.

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My husband and I started doing adult paint-by-numbers to get off our phones. The hobby's benefited us more than we expected.

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My husband and I have been working on paint-by-numbers together to stay off of our phones.

Tawnya Gibson

I was my grandfather's caregiver until he died, and the role gave my life meaning. Now I don't know who I am anymore.

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Kachelle Pratcher and her grandfather
The author (left) was her grandfather's (right) caregiver until he died.

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