9 Tips That Make Cleaning with Arthritis Much Easier
May 25, 2021
From arthritis-friendly tools to joint-friendly modifications, here are some ways to reduce arthritis pain and discomfort when you’re cleaning your home.
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12 Myths About Axial Spondyloarthritis That Are Dangerous to Believe
May 24, 2021
Myths about axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) may be harmful to those who have it. Here, we share the facts about this type of inflammatory arthritis.
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7 Ways My Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed My Personal Style and Look
May 24, 2021
Eileen Davidson used to have a flair for the dramatic when it came to hair, clothes, makeup, and clubbing. Now her definition of flair — or rather, flare — is much different.
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Webinar: Telehealth vs. In-Person Doctor Visits: Optimizing Your Rheumatology Care
May 21, 2021
During the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s recent webinar, rheumatologist Grace Wright, MD, discusses the differences between in-person care and telehealth in rheumatology and how to know which type of appointment is right for you.
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12 Myths About Gout That You Should Stop Believing Now
May 21, 2021
Myths about gout are far too common and may be harmful to people with it. Here, we share the facts about this often misunderstood form of inflammatory arthritis.
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People with Chronic Illness May Feel More Comfortable Doing Activities this Summer Compared to Last, But Will Still Proceed with Caution
May 21, 2021
In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, 50 percent of respondents said they feel more comfortable doing activities in public this summer compared to last summer when there was no COVID-19 vaccine. That said, they will still be taking precautions like wearing a mask and keeping group gatherings small.
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Many People Are ‘Languishing’ Right Now — So How Do You Move on From It?
May 20, 2021
Clinical psychologist Laurie Ferguson, PhD, Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, provides tips to help you move on from the “meh” you’ve been feeling lately during the pandemic and find the joy in life again.
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7 Tips from a Rheumatology Nurse to Help Maintain Sex and Intimacy When Living with a Chronic Illness
May 20, 2021
In her new book “Sex Interrupted,” rheumatology nurse practitioner Iris Zink MSN, RN explores the sexual and intimacy challenges people with chronic illnesses may face — and provides tips on how to overcome them.
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Many Immunocompromised Patients Will Keep Wearing Masks, So Let’s Please Respect That Decision
May 19, 2021
Although new CDC guidance says that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear face masks in most settings, the ‘rules’ are different for people who are immunocompromised.
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Gout and Kidney Stones: Are Your Kidney Stones Caused by Gout?
May 19, 2021
Your gout flare may come with an unexpected side effect: kidney stones. Here are more signs your kidney stones could be related to gout and how to treat your uric acid stones.
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