Nan Hart

I have had dry skin for most of my life but did not know, until several years after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), that I also had a very...

This is a rather challenging topic, but one that I think bears some consideration for those of us who must sort out and often make life-changing decisions with regard to...

As a kid, I loved to watch the show "Let’s Make a Deal" because the surprise aspect of it was very intriguing to me. Contestants were asked to select, sight unseen...

I have been fortunate to have had some really talented and outstanding physical and occupational therapists to work with over the years I have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so I...

It never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey remains. Just when I think I have a...

I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to ask this when it comes to so many...

I recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due to its closure. I was thrilled to get back...

This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of the device and how long you need to...

I have never, by nature, been known for having patience. So, when rheumatoid arthritis entered my life, it was even more difficult to counter my desire to move quickly and...

So, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and one well worth developing. Doing anything that takes...

Lately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this timeout and will it affect my ability to...

I sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know.  But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate to other animals in nature in terms of...

Yes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around has RA.  I call it RA-dar. I certainly...

I clearly remember that once I began to do any type of research or reading online with regard to rheumatoid arthritis, it was not long before I began to get...

No doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push this to the back of our minds, deep...

You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the case.  I am talking about the masks we...

It is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised immune systems are being looked to for advice. I...

It is fairly common knowledge among most of us with RA that studies and research have shown a potential for genetic predisposition to RA within families.1 It is a fear...

This time of self-isolating through the COVID pandemic has made my need to change up my exercises even more imperative if I have any hope of keeping my RA management...

We have all had numerous experiences over the course of our RA journey in which we felt judged by other people. RA can be a “hidden” disease, and because of that...