Jen Babakhan
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Caring for Neighbors Makes Yardley the Nicest Place in Pennsylvania
Coronavirus couldn't stop this congregation's spirit of giving. → Read More
This 26-Year-Old Turned His Side Gig Into a $500,000-a-Year Business
How he went from day job to dream job in just a few short years. → Read More
This Veteran Found His Long-Lost Love After 75 Years
Grab a tissue. This romance between a World War II veteran and his long-lost love spans decades and proves that time can’t erase true love. → Read More
I Was Adopted—Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong About Adoption
While adoption is wonderful in many ways, it comes with its own set of unique challenges. Sometimes, those challenges come from other people making incorrect assumptions. → Read More
Benefits to Having ADHD: Here's Why It's My Superpower
Here's why Peter Shankman, author and entrepreneur, believes there are serious benefits to having ADHD—and how he harnesses his powers for productivity and success. → Read More
What It's Really Like to Go Plastic-Free
Our plastic obsession is harming the planet. But by making a few tiny tweaks, you can help combat this environmental crisis in a big way. → Read More
My “Vision Trouble” Turned Out to Be a Sign of Stroke—But I Ignored It
Lauren Barnathan was only 30 years old when she ignored the symptoms of her stroke and it cost her a full recovery. → Read More
My Unbearable Leg Pain Turned Out to Be Cancer
As a professional athlete, Jamie Whitmore was used to suffering—but the pain in her leg was excruciating. She never imagined it could be a deadly cancer. → Read More
My "Asthma Symptoms" Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Lung Cancer
For four years, doctors told Lori Morris she had asthma; all the while, lung cancer slowly spread throughout her body. → Read More
I Was Dying of Cancer—Till a New Test Showed Doctors Exactly How to Treat It
Keith Taggart never dreamed the tiny lump in his cheek was terminal cancer. Five years ago he was given three weeks to live, and now he's on a mission to share what saved his life. → Read More
My "Asthma" Turned Out to Be Chronic Heart Failure
This man thought his wheezing was asthma—until he was diagnosed with chronic heart failure. Here's the message he wants to share with you. → Read More
I Was a First Responder at 9/11—Why I’m Telling My Story 18 Years Later
Tom Frey spent years recovering victims of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. He never thought that his time working to bring families answers would result in his own deteriorating health. → Read More
My Heart Palpitations Turned Out to Be Lung Cancer
Every five minutes an American woman is diagnosed with lung cancer. After her diagnosis, Colette Smith is on a mission to educate other women. → Read More
My "Hernia" Turned Out to Be Stage 3 Melanoma
This woman's love of the outdoors led to a diagnosis of melanoma. Now Sara Langill is on a mission to educate others. → Read More
My "Sprained Ankles" Turned Out to Be Uncontrolled Gout
After repeated ankle sprains—and no memory of turning his ankle—this man knew something strange was going on. He was right: He had gout. → Read More
I Lost 120 Pounds—Without Giving Up Pizza
This pizza store manager tried and failed to lose weight several times. It wasn't until he began tracking his calories that he found success—and a way to still eat pizza. → Read More
Doctors Think My Cancer Can't Be Treated—so I Raised $6.5 Million to Prove Them Wrong
David Hysong's doctors said his rare cancer has no treatment. Now he's racing against time to find one—for himself and others facing the same diagnosis. → Read More
I Got Bunion Surgery—and I Was Walking 3 Days Later
More than three million Americans a year are diagnosed with bunions, yet few seek treatment right away. This bunion surgery could change minds. → Read More
This Slow Cooker Mistake Gave Me Food Poisoning
One simple mistake while cooking a vegan stew almost put this woman in the hospital. Here's what she did wrong. → Read More
This 16-Year-Old Couldn't Find Relief for His Arthritis Pain—So He Invented His Own Treatment
When back and joint pain derailed this teen's life, his search for relief led to a remarkable breakthrough—and help for thousands more. → Read More