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Aging is a natural part of life. Now that I can no longer say that I’m slowly approaching that age, I am interested in learning about what happens during the...

I am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for money, or help, or both in the closing...

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although I had the virus in the spring, my...

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...

You’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body or brute force to get the job done...

Lately, I’ve developed a new (and annoying) problem: headaches. Nearly every day, by the end of the day, I experience an almost pounding headache - the type of headache where...

Four years ago, I bought a bike. Sounds simple enough. Although I hadn’t ridden on a real bike in decades, it seemed like a fun way to be more active...

In December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in January 2019 and, between January and December, I...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...

This is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of some of the difficulties and challenges of choosing...

My rheumatoid arthritis is behaving itself for the most part lately, but I have noticed a few things popping up in recent weeks. During a routine follow-up appointment with my...

My fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with my schoolwork. I wrote an article, recently, on...

It all happened in slow motion. The ceramic bowl bounced off the drying rack, off the counter, and swan dove right into the floor. The shrapnel erupted upwards in an...

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 was in one of the worst flareups I had ever had. My doctor had been talking with me about switching my biologics. However, I just never know if the...

That sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current pandemic has changed the way we live. Everything...

As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will look different this year. Here in the United States, it is important to know how to protect...

I very much feel and know the importance of quality exercise for best maintenance of me and my rheumatoid arthritis. The RA is less fierce when I get my regular...

I have been contemplating the meaning of real.  In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as part of an idiom.  Like for instance: "pie...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...