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Smiling young woman enjoying a sunny day in the park
Smiling young woman enjoying a sunny day in the park

Beating the Heat: Living with Crohn’s in the Summer

Summer can be a welcome change of pace, but for those living with Crohn’s disease, rising temperatures can also make symptoms harder to manage. Heat, dehydration, and changes in routine can all have an impact, making it important to take extra care during the warmer months. With the right approach, it’s still possible to feel your best and enjoy the season.

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Spring Forward: Understanding Rheumatoid, Inflammatory, and Psoriatic Arthritis

Spring is often associated with renewal: longer days, warmer weather, and a return to routines that may have slowed over the winter. For people living with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, however, seasonal change doesn’t always bring immediate relief.

Inflammation doesn’t follow the calendar, but spring can be an important moment to reassess care, refocus on symptom management, and move forward with treatments designed to support long-term health.

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Living With Lupus: Understanding the Condition and Finding the Right Care

May is Lupus Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of lupus and supporting the people and families impacted by this complex autoimmune disease. For those living with lupus, managing symptoms often requires ongoing care, education, and a strong support system. With the right treatment plan, many patients are able to live full and active lives.

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Woman with severe asthma holding an inhaler outside around trees
Woman with severe asthma holding an inhaler outside around trees

Allergy Season and Asthma: Understanding Symptoms, Severity, and Advanced Care Options

For many people, spring marks a welcome change: longer days, warmer weather, and time spent outdoors. But for those living with asthma and allergies, allergy season can bring new challenges. Increased pollen, mold, and environmental allergens can inflame the airways, trigger symptoms, and make breathing more difficult, particularly for individuals with persistent or severe asthma.

Understanding how asthma works, how allergies play a role, and when advanced treatment options may be necessary can help patients approach allergy season with greater confidence.

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Two women smiling and laughing together outside

Small Daily Habits That Can Improve Your Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and encourage steps that support long-term wellness. While heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness in the United States, research continues to show that daily lifestyle habits play a powerful role in prevention.

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Simple Winter Activities to Ease RA Stiffness

Winter can be a tough season for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Colder temperatures, shorter days, and fewer opportunities to get outside can make joints feel stiff and achy—so it’s completely understandable to want to stay curled up indoors.

But here’s the catch: when we move less, joints can feel more stiff over time. Even gentle, low-impact activity can help support mobility, circulation, and overall comfort during the winter months. If RA is part of your story, consider this your Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day reminder: small movements add up.

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A group of businesspeople smiling in a coffeeshop meeting

How to Manage Psoriasis Symptoms at Work or School

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes raised, red patches of inflamed skin covered in silvery white scales. These patches, or plaques, can occur anywhere on the body. However, they occur most often on the scalp, knees, elbows, and lower back. As with other autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis may significantly impact your day-to-day life, including work, relationships, what you wear, and how you sleep.

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