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Stories That Inspire Us
Journey: Managing Diabetes
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Bridging the Gap: Living Well With RA
"Once you've lived with pain, you're so much more appreciative for the good days."
Game Changers: Hillel Katzeff
"I have this condition, but I'm living with it, and I'm living fully with it."
New and Noteworthy
The Disturbing Truth About Dining Out With Food Allergies
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Happy Wife, Happy Life: A Happier Partner Could Help You Live Longer
Could your partner’s happiness really be more important than your own in affecting your health? Here’s what the research says.
The Magic of 20 Minutes of Exercise
We’ve got some especially good news if you’re stuck in a chair all day for work (or if you just really, really like TV).
How to Handle the Anxiety of an Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis
An easy-to-implement plan for managing your worries about endometrial cancer.
10 Ways to Help Manage IBD Without Drugs
Medication can be super effective in helping treat Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, but sometimes, other therapies can be used alongside drugs to help even more.
What Happens When Kids Don’t Drink Enough Water — and What You Can Do to Make Sure Yours Do
As many as 1 in 5 kids say they don’t drink water regularly. Find out what they’re downing instead (and what they’re risking because of it).
Featured Health Advocates
Lene Andersen, MSW
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Mary Shomon
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Featured Collections
Living With Crohn's Disease
Whether it's dancing, biking, traveling, or hiking: yes, you can do that with Crohn's. Learn which foods will help rather than harm; how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office; and how to navigate stigma.
Ulcerative Colitis: Finding Your Way Forward
It's a tough diagnosis to be sure. But you're not alone: multitudes of people living with UC go on to navigate work, travel, sports, and college. Consider us your tipsheet.
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis
What's your personal pain scale? Learn how to prevent flares; collaborate with your care team for effective therapies; and adapt your favorite activities to PsA.