‘Safe Is Better Than Stupid’: A Chronic Illness Patient Weighs Venturing Out Into the World Again
July 1, 2020
I could do safe again. I did it religiously for the first two months of quarantine. Time to get serious again.
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This ‘Safety Signals’ Ritual Can Help Rewire Your Angry Brain for Calm
July 1, 2020
This advice from Laurie Ferguson, PhD, clinical psychologist and Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, can help calm your anxious brain.
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10 Ways Socks Can Be the Best Arthritis Home Remedy You Never Thought About Using
June 30, 2020
Put mismatched socks to good use with these smart hacks to ease pain and make chores with arthritis easier.
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The Worst Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare of My Life: 6 Ways I Got Through It
June 29, 2020
I was a three-sport athlete in high school and now I could barely get up off the floor. Something had to give.
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Should Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Remission on a Biologic Start Tapering Off?
June 27, 2020
A new study found that many patients who tapered their meds wound up flaring.
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Suspect Rheumatoid Arthritis? Seeing a Rheumatologist Within 6 Weeks Is Key
June 27, 2020
Time is of the essence when RA symptoms strike.
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Gardening with Arthritis: 5 Habits to Avoid Pain and Joint Strain
June 26, 2020
Gardening is often recommended as healthy physical activity for those with arthritis, but it’s important to avoid joint strain and injury.
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How to Treat Children with Rheumatic Conditions During COVID-19 Crisis: New Clinical Guidance from the American College of Rheumatology
June 25, 2020
Overall, the guidance is somewhat similar to what the ACR previously outlined for adult rheumatology patients, but there are a few important distinctions.
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Vitamins, Supplements, and COVID-19: What to Know if You Have Inflammatory Arthritis
June 25, 2020
What does the science say about these so-called ‘immune-boosting’ supplements? While some are being studied for their role in COVID-19, the findings are preliminary at best.
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I Am Not a Burden Because of My Chronic Illness (Even Though Dating Makes Me Feel Like I Am)
June 24, 2020
‘I am worthy of love — even if someone doesn’t think I am because my life has been stained by illness. These exact fears of being viewed as a burden have crippled me from letting anyone close to my heart.’
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