
The Adopted Artist With Her Head In The Clouds
Anxiety, depression, and the nature of memory intertwine in Andrea Joyce Heimer's unforgettable paintings.
The Colorful Totems Of Saint Frida Kahlo
Frequently housebound throughout her life, the legendary Mexican painter turned to fashion, curios, and knick-knacks to let her imagination travel as far as her art.
The Art Of The Fold
Dyslexic in an era of rote memorization, origami master Bernie Peyton found the answers and peace he needed in a square of paper

Beating Anxiety With Drumsticks
For Patti Niemi, becoming a professional symphony percussionist meant first coming to terms with her anxiety.

Woody Guthrie And The Magicky Tree
How the famous American singer-songwriter found new ways to hope after his Huntington's diagnosis

Because Surviving Breast Cancer Makes You More Beautiful
After her own bilateral mastectomy, Dana Donofree began designing clothing for breast cancer survivors.

The Diabetic On Third Base
Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo knew he was a great ballplayer, but when it came to his diabetes, he didn't think he was extraordinary.

The Scholar With Schizophrenia
Elyn R. Saks was just a teenager when she started believing her thoughts could kill other people. But with treatment, her schizophrenia didn't stop her from living a happy, intellectually-fulfilling life.

Survival Of The Fittest
Charles Darwin's own illnesses may have influenced evolutionary theory. Here's how.
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