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Joan Shey
Interview with a Thyroid Cancer Survivor

Chances are, you don’t give too much thought to your thyroid on a daily basis. Joan Shey didn’t, either, until she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She survived the cancer, and then started the Light of Life Foundation to educate people about thyroid cancer. Learn more about your thyroid and how it affects your health.

Dr. Michelle Segar
Interview With an Expert Who Studies Women and Exercise

Have you ever made a resolution to exercise and then found that you couldn’t stick with your exercise plan? Dr. Michelle Segar is an expert in behavior and exercise. She studies the reasons why women between the ages of 40 and 60 exercise. She developed her SMART method to help women find the right reasons to exercise. Learn more about which reasons help an exercise program stick for women.

Beverly Robertson
Interview on Prematurity

Did you know that today 1,400 babies will be born too early? What causes babies to be born early? How does prematurity affect babies and their families? Join us in observing Prematurity Awareness month as we discuss common question about prematurity with Beverly Robertson from the March of Dimes.

Shawna Wagner
Interview With a Woman Who Overcame Bladder Control Issues

Many women experience loss of bladder control when they sneeze or jump. But for Shawna Wagner, bladder control problems had seriously affected her quality of life. An avid runner and hiker, she had to alter her workouts after the birth of her daughters because she had bladder leaks while participating in high impact sports. After years of living with urinary incontinence, Shawna chose to have surgery for her condition. Read on to find out more about how bladder control problems affect women, and the treatment options that are available.

Wendy Williamson
Interview With a Woman With Bipolar Disorder

Just weeks before her final semester at Virginia Tech, Wendy Williamson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a serious medical illness that causes shifts in a person's mood and energy. The person may feel very happy and "up," which is called mania, and then feel very depressed. During her 20s, Wendy ignored her illness and turned to alcohol and other destructive behaviors to try to feel better. But they didn't help. Rather, they led to more times of mania and of depression. Eventually, Wendy accepted her illness and got treatment. Learn how she takes care of herself today and her hope for the future.

Minerva Figueroa
Interview With a Woman Living With Lupus

Lupus can be a devastating disease — just ask Minerva Figueroa. Before she was diagnosed, she battled extreme fatigue, trouble walking, painful joints, hair loss, and more. Read our interview with Minerva to see how having lupus might change the way she lives, but it will never define her.

Christine Eads
Interview With a Woman Who Overcame Two Traumas and Now Helps Others

By the time she was 31 years old, Christine Eads faced two blows to her reproductive and mental health. First, in her early 20s, she was violently sexually assaulted. Her attacker was never found. Then, a few years later, she was told she would never be able to have children due to primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Despite this devastation, Christine uses her inner strength and past experiences to help others. Read her triumphant story and how she believes in family support and being a patient advocate.

Tamika Felder
Interview With a Cervical Cancer Survivor

Like many recent college graduates, Tamika Felder focused on her career and having fun. She skipped regular visits to her doctor for a few years because she didn't have health insurance. When she went for a Pap test, she was devastated by the doctor's diagnosis: Tamika had cervical cancer. Read this powerful interview to see the lessons she hopes all women will learn from her story.

Edna Shattuck
Interview With a Woman With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Edna Shattuck struggled to breathe when walking to lunch. She gasped for air when she carried groceries. No, Edna wasn't out of shape and she didn't have asthma. She has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious lung ailment that is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Read her story of recovery and how she's leading the charge against this disease.

Daphne Oz
Interview With an Author and Healthy Living Advocate

Looking at Daphne Oz, you may not believe she was once teased for being bigger than other girls. But after graduating from high school, Daphne realized she had the opportunity to make lifelong changes to her health and lost 30 pounds while in college! Read the motivation behind her bestselling book, "The Dorm Room Diet," her number one tip for healthy eating, and her secrets for creating a healthy lifestyle.

Barbara Disckind
Interview With a Woman Fighting to Sleep

Everyone feels tired at times, especially at the end of a busy day. Many women don't sleep well or long enough to wake up refreshed. But have you ever gotten sick from insomnia, totally forgotten about driving somewhere, or had to take a nap under your desk at work just to be able to function? After years of insomnia, sleep aids, daytime tiredness, and memory lapses, doctors finally diagnosed Barbara Disckind with restless legs syndrome (RLS). In this interview, she shares her experiences with RLS and insomnia.

Jen Puglise
Interview With a Colon Cancer Survivor

When Jen Puglise was 30 years old, doctors diagnosed her with Stage IV colon cancer. It had spread to her liver, pelvis, and eventually her lungs. Three and a half years later, after several surgeries and rounds of chemo, Jen is still fighting. And she's not going to back down! Read how this young mother of a 5-year-old boy never takes a moment for granted.