Living Well

Meet a Nurse You Will Never Forget
Patrick Kelly was blindsided when he learned he had cancer at 28. To the rescue: a nurse navigator named Pam, who stood by his side at every step, from diagnosis to remission.
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Ditch Depression, Decrease RA Symptoms
Discover how fighting back against depression can help ease your RA pain.
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Skin Smarts for All Seasons
Psoriasis tends to change with the weather, so it makes sense to adjust your management strategy accordingly. Lawrence Green, MD, a dermatology professor at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and a spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation, offers these proven tactics for coping with psoriasis year-round.
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Preventing Falls Outside the Home
You may have taken plenty of precautions to ensure that your house is a fall-free zone: you have slip-resistant rugs, hand rails by the bathtub, no loose wires. But did you know that many areas outside the home, such as parks, malls and office buildings, can present a whole new set of challenges?
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10 Ways to Safeguard Your Bones
One in two women and nearly one in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Fortunately, there are simple ways to slash your risk. Here's how.
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7 Little Lifesavers
Just one or two of these ideas can help make your days with diabetes easier!
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6 Everyday Energy Boosters
Follow these tips for a fuller, more active life with RA.
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How Exercise Can Help Combat Psoriasis-Related Obesity
There's no question that obesity is related to a number of different health conditions. But according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, if you suffer from psoriasis, you're already at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. So how can you keep these risks down? The best way is to get moving.
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Your Guide to Stress-Reduction
Thinking about platelet counts nearly all the time? Checking your skin for signs? Worrying about the next cut, bump or bruise? ITP can take a toll on your mental well-being as well as your body, leaving you feeling tired, stressed, even blue. It’s understandable—and actually quite common—to feel betrayed by your body and even anxious because of the disease’s unpredictability.
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5 Habits That Harm Your Bone Health
These common bad behaviors raise your risk of osteoporosis. Find out how to change your ways to get stronger, healthier bones.
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