We focus on providing information and resources related to living with long-term medical conditions. Topics include managing symptoms, coping with emotional and psychological aspects of chronic illness, treatment options, ways to maintain a good quality of life, and connecting with others who have similar experiences. We also feature personal stories and perspectives from people living with chronic illness.
There are so many myths about endometriosis based on people’s opinions and wrong knowledge that it is difficult to know the facts about endometriosis. Indeed, symptoms may vary in frequency and severity, but there are some underlying facts about endometriosis...
Many people dealing with unpredictable chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and endometriosis are often concerned with having to take leave from work. No one wants to lose their job because they have to meet a doctor’s appointment...
It is no news that the risk of getting a chronic disease increases as you grow older; this is because the body’s rate of metabolism, the immune system, and all the working systems in the body become weaker. The occurrence of chronic diseases in older adults has now...
One in four Americans are said to have more than a single chronic illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and this number is also said to increase to three out of every four Americans above 65 years of age. These statistics show that 25% of the American...
Should someone with arthritis work? Of course! The fact that you have arthritis does not mean you can no longer work! Rheumatoid arthritis did not stop my earning potential, and I found work-from-home options that met my needs and provided me with high pay, less...
The relationship between sleep and chronic disease has been told over time. Aside from the fact that low sleep quality has been linked to some chronic conditions, people with chronic illnesses also develop different sleep disorders. Having a chronic illness can...