The CDC now says that fully vaccinated people should wear masks in public, indoor settings and get tested for COVID-19 if they’ve been exposed to the virus, regardless of whether they show symptoms. Here are key takeaways that are especially important if you’re immunocompromised.
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Arthritis and bursitis both cause painful inflammation, but the two conditions affect different parts of the body. Learn the difference between arthritis, which involves joint inflammation, and bursitis, which involves bursa inflammation.
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In a recent episode of the podcast ‘Talking Head Pain,’ Global Healthy Living Foundation Co-founder Seth Ginsberg and his wife Cara Zelas discussed the impact migraine has had on their marriage. Here, Seth continues the conversation and shares what he’s learned about being a caregiver to someone with a chronic illness.
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Here’s what to know about the latest COVID vaccine research if you have an underlying condition that makes you immunocompromised.
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“Being this in tune with my body has actually made sex more comfortable and enjoyable for me compared to when I had no clue what was actually going on with my body,” says Eileen Davidson, a woman living with rheumatoid arthritis.
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The bathroom can be a dangerous spot for people with arthritis. Here are tips for maintaining a safe and comfortable bathroom that might even ease your arthritis pain.
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In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, 81 percent of immunocompromised patients said they avoid spending time with family members and friends who are not fully vaccinated.
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In a new study, researchers found that people with chronic musculoskeletal pain were likely to have problems getting along with a partner and find sex physically challenging.
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A new study found that many knee osteoarthritis patients who use Medicare don’t try conservative treatment before getting knee replacement surgery.
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COVID-19 vaccine booster shots aren’t authorized in the U.S. yet, but doctors may be able to prescribe them to certain immunocompromised people soon.
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