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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, July 04 2012
Independence does not come easily. We are born helpless human beings who are dependent upon our mothers for survival. Through careful guidance, education, and encouragement, we learn to become more independent. And as we grow up and venture out into the world, we may be self-sufficient and independent, however I think that it is... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, June 27 2012
What are some of the things you notice when you travel to a new place? For me, it might be the way people do things. For you, it might be noticing the local fashion or perhaps the native wildlife. During a recent trip to Switzerland, I noticed canes and crutches.
One thing that I truly enjoy about European cities is the ease of... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, June 17 2012
The sun was brighter than I’ve seen in a very long time and sunglasses weren’t enough to keep me from squinting myself into a headache. Oh how I wished that I had brought a wide-brimmed hat, but alas I didn’t think of it as I packed for a week in Switzerland.
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Zurich, Switzerland, to... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Saturday, May 19 2012
Rheumatoid arthritis can make activities more difficult to accomplish. It can cause severe fatigue and pain. RA can also complicate how you manage to divvy up your time each day, much less find time to exercise or stay physically active.
In a recent study, researchers in the Netherlands asked the question - “Are people with... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, May 01 2012
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research suggests that one third of US adults living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, or some other form of arthritis) aged 45 or older report having anxiety, depression, or both. The study comprised a phone survey of 1,793 individuals... Read more
