WELLNESS & FITNESS
Woman Thought Her Symptoms Were Stress, Diagnosed With Blood Cancer at 36
Alexandra Cummings told Newsweek she attributed her symptoms to work stress and seasonal allergies—but never imagined it was something more sinister.
After 40 Years, I Was Diagnosed With the Same Condition As Celine Dion
Many doctors didn't believe me or the severity of my symptoms.
I Decided to See a Therapist at 72—My Guilt Was a Driving Factor
Afterwards, my deep sadness combined with my guilt to create a toxic reaction.
Woman Completes 2.5-Mile Hike, Only to Realize She Forgot Something Crucial
Despite going to the gym in the morning and then completing her hike, Noelia Ramirez's day wasn't over yet.
Internet Horrified by Woman's Shocking Reaction After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Emily Duval told Newsweek that it felt as if her "face was going to explode" after three days of swelling and intense pain.
I Wanted to End My Life—A Surprising Transformation Changed My Perspective
Most importantly, I was happy again. I was proud of what I had accomplished.
Man Sheds 200lbs in Less Than a Year—and Now He's Competing in a Triathlon
When he signed up for the triathlon, Spencer Steele weighed 300lbs and he didn't think he would achieve it—but he never lost hope.
My Ten-Year-Old Daughter Tried to Warn Me, but Nothing Prepared Me for My Diagnosis
"If you want to kill yourself," she said, her small face contorted, "why don't you just use these?"
Baking Ingredient Hailed as Mosquito Repellent on TikTok, But Does It Work?
Natural repellents are "organic and safe," however "they all have one major drawback," a pest expert told Newsweek.
Woman Mocked for Leaving Gym to Eat Candy Explains Why You Shouldn't Judge
"A group of women from the class laughed and pointed," Ruby Valentino told Newsweek.
Gen Z Woman Fears Something's Wrong—Can't Cope With Doctor's $500 Diagnosis
"Water consumption is so important, but I definitely think there are serious dangers to overdoing it that I wasn't aware of," Taylor Donoghue told Newsweek.
Woman's Response to Vegan, Teetotal Friend Applauded—'She Didn't Like That'
The woman had stopped going out to eat with her vegan, teetotal friend because she was "tired of catering to her choices."
Experts Warn Against Kylie Jenner-Inspired 'Yacht Shoulders' Body Trend
"The yacht shoulders trend promotes unhealthy and unrealistic expectations," a psychotherapist told Newsweek.
I Was Taking Iron Pills—After Severe Pain, My Diagnosis Stunned Me
I felt perfectly fine—how could I be dying?
Woman 'Suffocating' in Chest Spends Year Finding Out Why She Can't Breathe
Kennedy Van Komen, a student who danced and worked out, found herself unable to walk across a room without losing her breath.
Woman Reveals Symptoms She Shrugged Off As 'Normal', Turned Out To Be POTS
Tomika Wheeler said she was "told it was anxiety for so long" that she began to believe it, until she was finally diagnosed in January 2024.
Mom Threatening to Press Charges Over What Boomer Fed to Her Son Backed
"He intentionally poisoned your kid. Report him," said one commenter on Reddit.
I Lost 30lbs at 67 by Avoiding American Food
Majority of American food isn't good for anyone, so, I avoid purchasing it.
Woman Who Was Dismissed by Doctor Is Diagnosed With Cancer at 21 Years Old
Molly Smith pushed to be taken seriously for months, as she told Newsweek that the "dismissal of my concerns is unacceptable."
Woman Rejects Trends, Shares Important Message About 'Realistic Wellness'
Newsweek spoke to a wellness expert to find out how to integrate these practices into your routine while staying realistic.
My Symptoms Kept Me Awake at Night for Years. I Should Have Been Diagnosed Sooner
I see eight-year-old me, and I'm sad. Why didn't anyone help her?
I'm a Teen Wrestler—I Thought I Would Die, but My Two Friends Saved Me
In that split second, everything went black.