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Cathy on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, April 23 2012
Unlike the flowers and leaves that have made an early presence this year in many locations, I am a little late in sharing about National Public Health Week which was the week of April 2-8. But, as I often tell my adult students, “Better late than never.” And as I strongly believe that preventative care is vital for... Read more
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Cathy on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, March 19 2012
Spring has come early for those of us in Chicago and we are welcoming it with open arms. For the last few weeks my morning walks have been energized by the sounds of birds chirping early in the morning. I find myself laughing out loud as I watch both the squirrels and the birds chase each other in play. I feel like a... Read more
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Cathy on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, February 21 2012
The year I started kindergarten was a year of big changes for my family and me. For me it meant the first time I would be away from my mom as I was given the gift of staying home with my mom and siblings as a young child rather than being sent to preschool. For my two older brothers and my older sister, it meant leaving Catholic school... Read more
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Cathy on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, February 13 2012
"Throughout February, writers from many of HealthCentral's communities are writing about sex, romance and the other relationships in your lives and how they interact with your condition. Check out our special Valentine's Day area - new posts will be added every week!"
Sex. It is the topic rarely discussed in the rheumatoid arthritis... Read more
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Cathy on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, January 17 2012
Rheumatoid arthritis and I have been in a relationship for eight years now. The first year was rough as we got to know each other. In fact, it kind of reminds me of the relationships I see now between the teenagers in my kid's circle of friends. There was a lot of crying, lots of yelling, and lots of misunderstandings. Like a... Read more
