Chronic Pain Ruin Your Plans? 5 Things to Say Instead of ‘I’m Sorry’
July 11, 2023
Don’t let chronic pain apologies weigh on your mental health. Manage cancellations without placing blame on yourself.
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Why We’re Returning to Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines This Fall
July 10, 2023
A new update recommended by the FDA would target the most transmissible variant so far, subvariant XBB.1.5.
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Travel Pains and COVID-19 — How to Decide if You’re Ready to Travel This Summer
July 6, 2023
If you’re tired of being cooped up but are nervous about jet setting, here are a few key things to consider.
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Is Anxiety or Depression Making Arthritis Self-Management More Difficult?
July 5, 2023
New study suggests a link between clinical anxiety and depression and self-management behaviors such as treatment adherence, physical activity, and active health care participation.
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Rethinking What it Means to Exercise with Ankylosing Spondylitis
June 27, 2023
Personal trainer Alex Levine adapted his fitness regimen to manage ankylosing spondylitis, and is now helping others with chronic illness to do the same.
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Why the COVID-19 Virus Keeps Mutating — and What It Means for You
June 26, 2023
A new COVID-19 variant isn’t immediately a cause for concern, but here’s how to know when it’s time to be extra vigilant.
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New Poll Reveals Chronic Disease Patients’ Thoughts on COVID and Related Access and Safety
June 23, 2023
In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, over half mask indoors. Majority also seek greater education on boosters and mask mandates for health care providers.
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Proud to Be
June 22, 2023
“In June, you’ll find me rocking rainbow rompers and glitter. Come July, look for me in my “Disabili-babes” shirt, with my cane covered in twinkly lights.”
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Health Care Disparities in the LGBTQIA+ Arthritis Community: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Equality
June 21, 2023
Here we look at several of the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community — and how you can take steps to advocate for yourself or a loved one in the doctor’s office.
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Osteoarthritis Patient Perspectives, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Perspectives
From Pain to Empowerment: Rebecca’s Story of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
June 20, 2023
“[My wife] helped me realize — I’m not troubling her; I’m being an advocate for myself for what I need.”
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