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Yahoo LifeAn MS diagnosis at 27 motivated this doctor to save his mental health: 'You can always bounce your way back'
Pediatric oncologist Andrew Silverman says training for a half marathon helped to improve his mental health. "My mind space and being in a happy place was really important for me."
- Yahoo Life
Seal opens up about life with lupus: 'This body is not who we are'
“Something that had kind of been initially traumatizing turned out to be something that has made me instantly recognizable,” Seal tells Yahoo Lifestyle in an exclusive interview.
- Yahoo Life
A diagnosis pushed this former ‘gym rat’ to pursue new dreams — and inspire others along the way
Luis Lemus says his family is a “big part” of his success. “Without them, who knows where I’d be?”
- Yahoo Life
After an autoimmune disease diagnosis, how one man changed his diet to feel better
When Jeff Lewis first started to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis, he brushed them off. But a change in his diet and medication helped him to regain control of his health.
- GQ
How to Date When You Have a Disability
Figuring out the right time to tell someone about a chronic condition is delicate, but there are some things you can do to make the conversation easier.
- Yahoo Life
On her wedding day, this bride could 'barely walk' — and she didn't know why
When Sandy Diaz Haley started working with a personal trainer before her wedding, she developed some unusual symptoms.
- Yahoo Life
Why a MS diagnosis at 4 years old didn’t stop this woman from living a 'normal life'
"You can do everything that any other little kid can do. I’m standing here and I have MS, so you can do anything," says Briana Landis.
- The Mighty
Why I Love the Concept of Leap Day as Someone With Multiple Sclerosis
A man living with multiple sclerosis shares why he loves Lead Day.
- The Mighty
To My Husband, as We Navigate the Murky Waters of Illness Together
Christie Sproba thanks her husband for his love and support as she deals with multiple sclerosis and cancer.
- The Mighty
How It Feels to Be Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis in My 20s
Jessie Ace discusses getting unexpectedly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her 20s.
- Hello Giggles
Selma Blair credits this book for helping her find hope while battling multiple sclerosis
Selma Blair has been open about her battle with multiple sclerosis and recently, she shared the book that helped her find hope. Find out more about "Suffer Strong" by Katherine and Jay Wolf here.
- Time
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health
The bacteria in your stomach may influence immunity, anxiety and disease
- Yahoo Life
David Osmond on living with MS: 'I’m in a massive amount of pain, and it’s all over the place’
Singer and producer David Osmond inherited his love of music from his famous father and Marie Osmond's brother, Alan Osmond. But like his father, David also developed multiple sclerosis.
- The Mighty
Why Self-Love Isn't Just a 'Buzzword' When You Live With Chronic Illness
Natalie Hayden explains why practicing self-love and recognizing your accomplishments is important when you live with a chronic illness.
- The Mighty
To My Boyfriend: I Am Sorry I Hid My MS
A woman with multiple sclerosis apologizes to her boyfriend for initially hiding her illness.
- The Mighty
I May Not Run Anymore, but Every Day Is a Marathon With MS
Michael Wentink used to be a runner before he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Now, he runs a different kind of marathon each day.
- The Mighty
15 Things People With Chronic Illness Mean When They Say 'I Don't Feel Good'
Saying "I don't feel good" can mean a lot more than just being sick. The Mighty's chronic illness community shared 15 things they really mean when they say they don't feel well.
- Yahoo Life
The MS symptom that's the worst for this teen: 'just loneliness'
While rare, some people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as teens — and it can be life-altering.
- Yahoo Life
'I thought my life was over': What it’s like to be diagnosed with a chronic illness at 19 years old
As a teen, Chantelle Hobgood started experiencing numbness and tingling in her lower extremities, which she chalked up to a pinched nerve. When she finally got a diagnosis, she says, “I broke down into tears.”
- Architectural Digest
Step Inside Selma Blair’s Preppy-Leaning L.A. Home
Every item in the actress’s Fryman Canyon house tells her story
- Yahoo Life
How Meredith Vieira's husband, Richard Cohen, realized he had MS: 'I dropped a coffeepot for no reason'
Veteran journalist Richard Cohen has a strong family history of multiple sclerosis, but he says he was in “denial” when he first started showing signs of the disease.
- Yahoo Life
Dr. Oz says people get one thing 'absolutely wrong' about multiple sclerosis
While 2.3 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis, there’s a lot most people don’t understand about the disease.
- Yahoo Life
Mom shares what it’s like to parent with a chronic disease: ‘I don’t want that to be my identity’
Mom Lindsey Santiago shares the challenges of parenting when coping with multiple sclerosis. “You take it for granted that you can get up and go, or put your child in a stroller and walk," she says. "That to me is huge.”
- Yahoo Life
What it's like to be the parent of a child with a chronic illness: 'Every day feels like a struggle'
Mom Judawn Merritt acknowledges that the future can be “scary," when you're parenting a 16-year-old with multiple sclerosis, but she says she’s so proud of how her son has handled his diagnosis.
- Yahoo Life
Woman shares brutally honest fears on dating with a chronic illness: 'Nobody is going to love me'
“Just because you have an MS diagnosis doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of love or all the great things you originally planned for your life,” says Cory Martin, who has multiple sclerosis.