Rheumatoid Arthritis Will Change Your Life. It Doesn't Have to Ruin It.
After an RA diagnosis, you may have to tweak your life expectations, but you don’t have to lower them. You’re capable of much more than you know.
Stories That Inspire Us
Living With Multiple Sclerosis
"I am without a doubt healthier, stronger—both mentally and physically—and probably a better person since I was diagnosed with MS."
Playing His Way Through Psoriasis
"I feel that the psoriasis gives me a story to tell, you know, in the form of expressing myself through my instrument."
Opening the (Bathroom) Door on Crohn's Disease
"I realized that I had a platform where I could actually share the positive side of Crohn's."
New and Noteworthy
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How to Supercharge Your Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments
Give your complementary PsA treatments a big boost with these tiny tweaks.
Headache? Marijuana May Cut Your Pain by 50%
For the first time, researchers found that puffing on a little cannabis for migraines helps reduce the pain—by a lot.
Psoriasis, Intimacy, and Finding Love
You can find love with psoriasis flares – two people interviewed with the disease agree " that finding love with psoriasis may take time, but eventually it can be found."
Try Home Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Phototherapy can be a great way to treat psoriasis. Find out why at-home options can be just as effective as treatments in a doctor’s office.
Working Out with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer patients who exercise can improve their breathing, strength, and range of motion while reducing side effects, fatigue, and anxiety.
Featured Health Advocates
Lene Andersen, MSW
Patient ExpertLene Andersen is an author, health and disability advocate, and photographer. She lives with rheumatoid arthritis.
Mike Veny
Patient ExpertMike Veny is one of world’s leading mental health speakers and a high-energy corporate drumming event facilitator.
Mary Shomon
Patient ExpertMary Shomon is a patient advocate and bestselling author on thyroid disease, diabetes, weight loss and hormonal health.
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Psoriatic Arthritis: How to Adapt and Thrive
Our experts share how they've adapted their homes, workplaces, and hobbies to continue pursuing their daily lives and goals with psoriatic arthritis.
When Low Is Too Low: Your Type 1 Diabetes Guide to Preventing—and Managing—Hypoglycemia
Severe drops in blood sugar can be dangerous. Learn how to stay safe and keep your numbers in a healthy range.
Living Well with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Learn how to navigate diagnosis, treatment, and daily life with ankylosing spondylitis, a rare and painful condition that afflicts men and women of all ages.