Real Life

Life and Lessons After Surviving a Widow-Maker Heart Attack at 36

After surviving a widow-maker heart attack at age 36, Chris Wright used MU Health Care's cardiac rehab as a springboard to a healthier life. ...

Hanging on Hope — Reflections on Life as a Brain Cancer Survivor

Tom Sadowski was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme more than 26 years ago. As a brain cancer survivor, he relies on his health care team and a lot of hope. ...

9 Resolutions Our Doctors are Making and Why: 2025 Edition

Whether you believe in New Year’s resolutions or not, it’s always fun to see the goals and motivations others set for a fresh start — especially from those who dedicate their careers to health and wellness. That’s why we asked our doctors to share their own resolutions for 2025. ...

An Unexpected Turn — Raising a Child With Spina Bifida

Parenting a child with spina bifida can be challenging. But one mom is beyond grateful for the life-changing surgery that gave her daughter more independence. ...

Experiencing a Difficult Pregnancy or Birth? 7 Truths About Prenatal and Postpartum Mom Guilt

Mom guilt resulting from a difficult pregnancy or birth can affect your well-being. Our experts explain why your feelings are normal and how to feel better. ...

Do You Have “Adult ADHD”? 5 Clues It’s More Than Stress or Mental Load

Adult ADHD and stress can have similar symptoms. But if you have a mental health condition associated with ADHD or a child with ADHD, you may have it, too. ...

Think Your Kid Could Have ADHD? 5 Things to Know

ADHD symptoms in children aren’t always clear-cut, especially if your child has ADHD inattentive type. But learning about ADHD can help you spot the signs. ...

“My Child Has Cancer” — How One Dad Coped With His Son’s Diagnosis

For Daniel Schaefer, the realization that “my child has cancer” took a while to sink in. But he’s found a way of coping with a childhood cancer diagnosis. ...

7 Resolutions Our Doctors are Making and Why: 2024 Edition

Who better to look to for some New Year’s resolution inspiration than the health and wellness experts themselves: Doctors! Last year, we asked our docs to give us the inside scoop on the resolutions they were making and why. And because last year’s responses were so great, we’ve decided to make this a yearly thing. ...

Not Just For Athletes and Accidents — 7 Surprising Facts About Concussions

Anyone can get a concussion. But knowing the facts about concussion symptoms, diagnosis and treatment can help you heal quickly. ...