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Asthma Story

Ami felt shut out of life until she took steps to control her asthma. Find out how she did it.

Blood Pressure Story

Lynn's blood pressure was so high she was close to having a stroke. But she got her numbers down through positive lifestyle changes, including healthier eating and more exercise.

Breast Cancer Story

Jacqueline's older brothers call her "The Baby," but she didn't back down in her fight against breast cancer.

Cancer: Chemo Story

Hear Jim's inspiring story about his battle with testicular cancer, and how chemotherapy affected him.

Cancer-'Control'

Amy has struggled with a rare cancer. "Educate yourself," she advises.

Cancer-'Keep Going'

Cancer survivor Sandy received a stem cell transplant. "The earlier you detect cancer," he says "the easier it is to beat."

Cancer-'Still Here'

Sylvia has fought a long battle with her cancer. Her advice: "Trust your doctor."

Cancer-'Talk Helps'

Wendy lost her leg to cancer at age 19: "The more I talked about it, the less angry and afraid I felt."

Cancer-'You Fight'

Colon cancer survivor Brooke's lives by these words: "You take it day by day."

Cholesterol Story

Bill and his son, Gray, talk about the lifestyle changes they made to manage the high cholesterol that runs in their family.

Depression Story

Helen knew she was feeling down, but wasn't aware that she was clinically depressed. Learn what she did to feel like her real self again.

Diabetes 1 Story

Amy Tenderich, founder of the blog diabetesmine.com and author of "Know Your Numbers, Outlive Diabetes" shares her motivation for taking control of her health.

Diabetes 2 Story

Diabetes took the lives of many of Jimmie's family members. Hear how she's turning the table on her Type 2 diabetes.

Heart Disease Story

Dan's car accident saved him from his heart attack. Watch this unbelievable story of life's second chances.

Heartburn Story

Beth thought it was a simple case of heartburn, but she found something much more serious.

HPV Story

Illinois state senator Debbie Halvorson talks about her HPV experience and her passion for educating women about it.

Kids Weight Story

A young girl's inspiring story about how she achieved a healthy weight through an weight-loss program for teens.

Menopause Story

When Lori realized she was going through menopause, she was almost relieved to know what was happening. Learn why.

Migraines Story

Kathleen was incapacitated by migraines since childhood. But she learned how to spot triggers to stop them before they start. Learn about how she manages.

Restless Legs Story

Michelle was relieved when she found out the "creeping crawling" feeling in her legs had a real name. That meant she could do something about it.

Skin Cancer Story

World Series baseball pitcher Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda describe life with melanoma.

Sleep Apnea Story

Richard's whole world changed when he was able to get a good night's rest.

Project Greenhouse: 30 Green Days

Episode 1: Josh May likes to grill, drive his SUV and smoke a pack a day. So why did he agree to live a 100-percent 'green' lifestyle for 30 days?  'Going green' may be just what the doctor ordered.

Project Greenhouse: The Lighter Side

Episode 2: Josh's new green digs are unlike any place he's ever lived. It takes some adjustment to make his normal habits work in this new environment.  

Project Greenhouse: Hunting and Gathering

Episode 3: Go local or go hungry--that's Josh's motto for healthy eating this month. But finding enough local food to keep this former burger-loving guy satisfied is quite the challenge.

Project Greenhouse: 15 Days Down

Episode 4: Find out what two weeks of 'green' living has done for Josh as returns to the doctor's office for a progress report.

Project Greenhouse: Clam Digging

Episode 5: Can Josh catch his own dinner? Nancy Atlas teaches him the art of clam digging.

Project Greenhouse: Katie Lee Joel Cooks 1

Episode 6: Former Top Chef host, Katie Lee Joel, whips up some delicious meals with Josh's locally-grown ingredients.

Project Greenhouse: Katie Lee Joel Cooks 2

Episode 7: Josh dug some clams in Episode 5 with Nancy Atlas. Now Katie Lee Joel shows him how to cook 'em up in a delicious stew.

Project Greenhouse: Katie Lee Joel Cooks 3

Episode 8: What's for dinner? Kate Lee Joel shows Josh how to make Chicken Paillard from his locally-bought ingredients.

Project Greenhouse: The Final Day

Episode 9: Josh May spent 30 days living 100% 'green' for the health of the planet and himself. How did he do?