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...The last time I bought hard pants was a decade ago. What are hard pants, you might ask? To me, hard pants are anything that feels hard to get on...

...Lifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and really consider how many times a day you...

...Have you ever found yourself staring at your sock wondering what to do next? If you’re like me, the next step usually involves a groan, followed by, “Why is this...

...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like rheumatoid arthritis can...

...I think it’s time for a practical post, don’t you? We’ve talked about a ton of abstract concepts lately and, while those are valuable for sure, they aren’t going to...

...I started teaching a mindfulness class for 2 graders and I was reminded about how important patience and focus are to my wellbeing. I’ve written numerous times about how when...

...For Arthritis Awareness Month, we dedicated each week to raising awareness of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. We explored topics such as: As this awareness month comes to an end...

...Yesterday, I looked 90 years old. I was walking with ace bandages around my knees at a pace that was too slow for my patient parents who are around eighty...

...I don’t remember where the worry came from, but when I reached my teen years with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - now known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) - I started...

...Every day, now, I read about someone who is dealing with unsolicited advice. When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it seems that people just can’t keep...

...Exercise and being active are important parts of staying healthy and fighting back against the effects of aging and disease. Everybody and every body is able to exercise to some...