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I Was 26 And Healthy. Here's How A Routine Dentist Visit Saved My Life
In the spring of 2014, I was 26 years old, working toward my bachelor’s degree in human resource management, working full time, and engaged to be...
7 Radical Life Changes I Made When I Was Given A Cancer Death Sentence
No, I wasn’t on death row — but it sure felt like it when I was sentenced with Stage 4 lung cancer back in February 2012.
The 12 Worst Cancer-Causing Ingredients In Everyday Products
The annual dirty dozen breakdown.
6 Surprising Body Parts That Need Sun Protection
There are certain places on the body you'd never think to protect from sun damage, but they're incredibly important to shield.
6 Things Everyone Should Know About Acid Reflux
You've probably heard of acid reflux and its classic symptom, heartburn. But did you know that acid reflux can cause problems not just in your...
Angelina Jolie Pitt Explains Her Decision To Remove Her Ovaries
Two years ago, actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie Pitt wrote a heartfelt piece about her decision to have a preventative double mastectomy.
What I Learned As A Single Woman With Cancer
Four important life lessons that I learned from my battle with cancer.
487 Elementary Schools At Risk Of Toxic Herbicide Exposure
Check out this interactive map of schools exposed to toxic herbicides.
Fracking: What It Is & Why You Should Care
Fracking is all over the news lately. No wonder. This technology responsible for America’s recent boost in natural gas production has some critics....
Top Insights From The Book 'Radical
Since I wrote Mind Over Medicine, people have been telling me their stories, and none of the people who experienced spontaneous remissions...
Why I Won't Let My Genetic History Of Cancer Conquer Me
I've always been anxious about my health. My mum was taken seriously ill when I was 10. I never really knew what cancer was ... I can imagine it's a...
How To Spot Skin Cancer
Most of us don't give a second thought to those pesky moles and freckles that crop up on our bodies over time. We're healthy, and we take care of...
5 Spiritual Tools That Helped Me Through My Cancer Journey
They include visualization, meditation, and affirmations.
5 Foods To Help Protect Against Sun Damage
Here are five of the best foods to eat to provide natural, healthy sun protection.
Why Angelina Jolie Did The Right Thing
Like pretty much everyone else this week, I paid a lot of attention to Angelina Jolie’s very brave decision to publicize her prophylactic bilateral...
What I Learned from Stage II Melanoma
Transformation happens when we replace fear with love.
How My Sister Beat Cancer When She Was 5 Years Old
She is my reminder, on a daily basis, that we can do anything we put our mind to.