


5 Cutting-Edge Tech Products That Could Change The Lives Of The Disabled In 2019
From robot gloves that help people with cerebral palsy, to glasses that let disabled people see what's happening hundreds of miles away, these CES tech breakthroughs could change the lives of disabled people everywhere.

What Cats Can Teach Us About Living Life When You’re Sick
Cat behaviorist Aimee Malpass, who has Crohn's Disease, says that cats are the kings and queens of mindful living. They should inspire us all.

Painting Giant Rainbow Animals To Heal
Mica Still has multiple chronic illnesses, from endometriosis to Sjorgen's Syndrome. That's why when she's well she paints as big as she can.

How To Deal With Illness During The Holidays
Whether you're disabled or chronically ill, or have such a person in your life, here are some tips on getting through Christmas with everyone's health intact.

How Crohn’s and Depression Pushed This Man Into Law School
After chronic illness caused him to spiral into depression, JD Ward is studying to help people like him from falling between the system's cracks.

The Frog Inside Her Chest
Rose Young makes tiny sculptures of food. It's the kind of work that requires intense attention to detail... all while a congenital heart defect wreaks havok in her chest.

Why Facebook Diets And Chronic Illness Don’t Mix
That latest fad diet lighting up social media might be good for healthy people, but for a person with a chronic condition, it's a lot more complicated.

Mastering Mountains With MS
Nick Allen hasn't let multiple sclerosis get in the way of his love of mountain climbing.

The 15 Year Long Headache
Joshua May has woken up with a headache every single day for the last 15 years, but he's still not going to let life pass him by.
Folks is an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. By sharing the experiences of these individuals, we hope to change people’s notions about what it means to be ‘normal’.
Editorially independent, Folks is sponsored and published by PillPack. Part of our mission at PillPack is to create healthcare experiences that empower people. We don’t believe people are defined by their conditions. We pay our contributors, and we don’t sell advertising.
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