Julia Pugachevsky

Dr. Jake Kelly, a cardiologist based in Alaska, shared how he gets enough movement throughout the day to maintain good heart health. Dr. Jake Kelly

James McMillian, the president of Tone House in New York City, focuses on full-body workouts and follows a simple, high-protein diet. James McMillian

Andrew Reaster was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in January 2025 after a prolonged stomach ache. Kathy Lemoine

[email protected] (Julia Pugachevsky) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kathy Lemoine, 58, who lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Kristin Howard's daughters first started walking to school by themselves when they were 8 and 6. Kristin Howard

Sydney Stoner saw multiple doctors and went on different diets to try to fix her digestive issues. A year later, she learned she had stage 4 colon cancer.

John Adams, an engineer who co-invented a procedure to treat coronary heart disease, stays active without going to the gym.

Kelly Rowland manages her eczema with lifestyle changes like cutting back on alcohol and noting her trigger foods. Lilly

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Gabby Zappia started experiencing colon cancer symptoms while pregnant with her third child. Gabby Zappia