Living Well

“Talking to People Helps Me Stay Positive”
Diane T., 52, immediately eases you into conversation with her friendly tone and warm laugh. She even keeps her humble demeanor when she explains that severe plaque psoriasis covers 80% of her body. In addition, she also has psoriatic arthritis.
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Joan Rivers Talks Osteoporosis
After her 2002 diagnosis, comedienne Joan Rivers got serious about bone health.
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Stress Reduction Techniques
Feelings of stress and anxiety can strike at any time. They often creep up when you start to feel a loss of control—maybe over how your skin looks or how much work is on your plate.
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Dining-Out Do's
Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a meal out with friends and family. Here are some helpful tips for keeping on track with your diabetes goals.
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Diet Changes to Try Today
You can see what psoriasis is doing to your skin, but do you realize what it may be doing to your heart? The fact is, people with severe psoriasis have a significant risk of cardiovascular disease. Understanding this risk and making important lifestyle changes can help you keep your heart healthy. And the best place to start is in the kitchen!
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Dig in—Despite Cancer
It’s a catch-22: Filling up on good-for-you foods can help you fight infection, cope with chemo and radiation side effects, and help your body rebuild healthy tissue. But chemo and radiation can do a number on your appetite, and more. Luckily, the National Cancer Institute says a few easy strategies can help put the pleasure back into pleasing your palate:
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Understanding Your Test Results
During treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), a type of chronic blood cancer, your healthcare provider will closely monitor your progress with regular blood and bone marrow tests. The results give clues about how your body is responding to treatment.
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Help Your Partner or Parent Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle
Many things can hinder your loved one’s osteoporosis treatment. Smoking, not taking medication, eating a poor diet and not exercising can all make osteoporosis worse. But constantly reminding your partner or family member to make healthier decisions can make you seem like, well… a nag. Instead, help your loved one stay on track with this 4-step plan:
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After Her Mastectomy: What to Say to Your Partner
Two-time breast cancer survivor Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS and administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center shares tips from her personal experience on how you can make your partner feel beautiful after her mastectomy.
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4 Things to Not Say to Someone with Psoriasis
When you have psoriasis, coping with other people’s reactions about your disease can be even more challenging than dealing with your own feelings. That’s why if your loved one has psoriasis, it’s important to know which words are best left unsaid.
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