“Chemo Brain” Facts and Fiction
For years, many people with cancer have been frustrated by the mental confusion they sometimes notice during and after treatment. Although doctors aren't sure of the exact cause, this mental fog that can happen is often called chemo brain.
Fall: The Magic of Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are one of the most majestic creatures on Earth.
How Weather Impacts Joint Pain
We probably all have an older relative who likes to predict the weather based on how their bones and joints are feeling. We might shrug it off as nonsense, but there could actually be some truth to it.
5 Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
We all want to be healthy. With so many gimmicks out there, how do we really know what foods are fueling our bodies and which ones are hurting them?
Grateful for a Natural Alternative
In December 2015, Amy Ramsey was involved in a serious car accident that left her with brain trauma and a herniated disk in her neck, causing severe headaches and nerve pain.
How Weight Control Affects Joint Pain
If you are suffering from joint pain, you might be surprised that a few lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Diet and exercise are extremely important in pain management, but so is controlling your weight.
Fibromyalgia vs. RA: Lots of similarities, more differences
Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis are two different conditions with similar symptoms that are often mixed up. Both can be painful, debilitating conditions, but there are distinct differences that set them apart.
9 Everyday Activities to Ease Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain can impact your daily activities and quality of life. From skipping daily exercise to putting on a few extra pounds, your lifestyle choices can be doing more harm to your aching joints than you may realize.
The Mental and Physical Effects of Living With Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that develops when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs because it cannot distinguish between foreign invaders and healthy tissues. Inflammation caused by lupus can damage your skin, joints, and organs.
Finding Relief from Fibromyalgia Pain
After suffering from symptoms for 3 years without answers, Mandi Spross, a 40-year-old mom of two, was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
How Hot Weather Impacts Chronic Pain
High heat and humidity can make even the healthiest individuals feel sluggish, tired and achy, but those with chronic pain conditions are especially susceptible to the negative effects of extreme heat.
Chronic Illness: What You Should Know
When someone you love is hurting or suffering, you may feel completely helpless. You may be afraid to do or say the wrong thing, push them too hard, or even spend time together.