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Jen Babakhan

Jen Babakhan is a freelance writer who loves to help others through the written word. She writes about faith and motherhood at her site www.JenBabakhan.com, and loves to inspire others through Instagram, where she can be found @jenbabakhan. You can also find her on Facebook @JenBabakhan, Writer.
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What It’s Really Like to Have Narcolepsy

For people with this chronic sleep disorder, there is no corner of life that narcolepsy hasn't touched. Julie Flygare's battle with the condition, which has caused extreme exhaustion and even hallucinations, began in college—and she hasn't stopped fighting since.
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Her “Vision Trouble” Turned Out to Be a Sign of Stroke—But She Ignored It

One out of five stroke patients are under 55, and it claims the lives of...

My “Asthma” Turned Out to Be Chronic Heart Failure

A man explains a doctor's visit for his wheezing eventually led to his chronic heart...
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The Science Behind Emotional Support Animals and Whether They Work

Emotional support animals allegedly help some people with mental health conditions, like anxiety, cope, but...

Asking Yourself These Two Little Questions Can Stop Any Fight in its Tracks

Science suggests asking these two questions is the key to a better relationship and to...

This Man’s “Cold” Turned Out to Be a Massive Heart Attack

Not everyone gets chest pain and numb arms with a heart attack.

“My Psoriasis Got So Bad that I Nearly Gave Up”

About 125 million people around the world have psoriasis, a skin condition that can be...

8 Ways to Prevent Birth Defects Before and During Pregnancy

All people want to give their babies the best beginning they can, and here are...
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I Was Only 23 When I Almost Died of the Flu

Jen Ludwin was 23 when she first came down with the flu. She wasn't too...
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29 Simple Habits that Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here...
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These Weight Loss Before and After Photos Are Just the Motivation We Need

Making any kind of change is hard—and it's even harder when results aren't immediate. Check...

I’m a Survivor of Sexual Abuse—Here Is How I Found Peace

How Kathy Andersen turned her pain into purpose and found feelings of peace, happiness, and...

This Everyday Habit Gave Me Cancer—and Nearly Ruined My Face

You might think that "bronzed" look in summer makes you look healthy, know that a...

My Blurry Vision Turned out to Be Skin Cancer—in My Eye

Most people have heard of melanoma—but ocular melanoma? Britta Fortson's diagnosis at age 18 sent...
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What It’s Really Like to Live with Gout

A woman shares what it's really like to live with gout after dealing with foot...

My “Finger Twitch” Turned out to Be Brain Inflammation

When this young, healthy woman developed symptoms that progressed from cramped fingers to hallucinations and...

My “Heartburn” Turned Out to Be Cancer

Joe Moore suffered from acid reflux and heartburn for almost 40 years before being diagnosed...
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One Woman’s Shortness of Breath Turned Out to Be Heart Failure

This woman thought her symptoms were due to asthma and allergies. In fact, she had...

How I Lost Over 100 Pounds on the Keto Diet

Matt Schiffman was a football player who worked out constantly and dieted—but he was still...
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How One Woman Almost Died from Two “Spider Bites”

Her doctor dismissed the marks as "spider bites," but the reality was more serious.

How I Got Lung Cancer at 31—Without Ever Smoking a Single Cigarette

Rachael Malmberg was 31 when she received a deadly diagnosis. She is fighting her condition...

My “Stress Symptoms” Turned Out to Be Narcolepsy

This woman battled daytime grogginess for years. Learn how she finally got diagnosed with a...

I Battled Depression for 20 Years and This Is the Treatment that Finally Worked

A news segment highlighting a new depression treatment turned her whole life around.

My “Lingering Cough” Turned Out to Be Lung Cancer

Former White Sox pitcher Stephen Huff had never smoked a day in his life when...

This Woman’s Body Was Destroying Itself—and It Took Doctors 5 Years to Figure Out Why

Imagine Florida being too cool: That's the case for this woman with a rare condition...