Chronic Pain Ruin Your Plans? 5 Things to Say Instead of ‘I’m Sorry’
Don’t let chronic pain apologies weigh on your mental health. Manage cancellations without placing blame on yourself.
Continue readingWhy We’re Returning to Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines This Fall
A new update recommended by the FDA would target the most transmissible variant so far, subvariant XBB.1.5.
Continue readingTravel Pains and COVID-19 — How to Decide if You’re Ready to Travel This Summer
If you’re tired of being cooped up but are nervous about jet setting, here are a few key things to consider.
Continue readingIs Anxiety or Depression Making Arthritis Self-Management More Difficult?
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.
Continue readingRethinking What it Means to Exercise with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Personal trainer Alex Levine adapted his fitness regimen to manage ankylosing spondylitis, and is now helping others with chronic illness to do the same.
Continue readingWhy the COVID-19 Virus Keeps Mutating — and What It Means for You
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.
Continue readingNew Poll Reveals Chronic Disease Patients’ Thoughts on COVID and Related Access and Safety
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.
Continue readingProud to Be
“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.”
Continue readingHealth Care Disparities in the LGBTQIA+ Arthritis Community: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Equality
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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