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Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
Medicine
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
Medicine
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.
more#health
#long-covid
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

ME/CFS, Long Covid, and Disconnection From the Self

ME/CFS and long Covid involve complex interactions between symptoms, personality traits, and individual vulnerabilities, but do not suggest a simplistic cause-and-effect relationship.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

ME/CFS, Long Covid, and Disconnection From the Self

ME/CFS and long Covid involve complex interactions between symptoms, personality traits, and individual vulnerabilities, but do not suggest a simplistic cause-and-effect relationship.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.
more#long-covid
#womens-health
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#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Window of Tolerance and Chronic Illness

Understanding the Window of Tolerance helps individuals manage emotions, especially during chronic illness.
Emotional regulation allows people to bring themselves back within their Window of Tolerance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Chronic Illness and Health Anxiety

Health anxiety is a normal response to chronic illness.
Intense health anxiety can become problematic and affect quality of life.
Various psychotherapeutic techniques can help treat problematic health anxiety.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Chasing the Mental Disorder to Meeting the Person

Improving physical health can positively impact mental health.
Health practitioners are increasingly acknowledging the interdependence of mental and physical health.
Finding a sympathetic provider for mental health can be challenging.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When I Don't Recognize Myself and My Body

Personal experiences with chronic illness can lead to profound disconnection from self, reflecting findings in stress and depersonalization research.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Window of Tolerance and Chronic Illness

Understanding the Window of Tolerance helps individuals manage emotions, especially during chronic illness.
Emotional regulation allows people to bring themselves back within their Window of Tolerance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Chronic Illness and Health Anxiety

Health anxiety is a normal response to chronic illness.
Intense health anxiety can become problematic and affect quality of life.
Various psychotherapeutic techniques can help treat problematic health anxiety.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Chasing the Mental Disorder to Meeting the Person

Improving physical health can positively impact mental health.
Health practitioners are increasingly acknowledging the interdependence of mental and physical health.
Finding a sympathetic provider for mental health can be challenging.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When I Don't Recognize Myself and My Body

Personal experiences with chronic illness can lead to profound disconnection from self, reflecting findings in stress and depersonalization research.
more#mental-health
#resilience
OMG science
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Southern Minnesota woman believed to be the only known person with unnamed genetic disorder

Iris Enriquez exemplifies resilience as the only known person with her unnamed genetic disorder, teaching those around her to value life and love.
OMG science
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Southern Minnesota woman believed to be the only known person with unnamed genetic disorder

Iris Enriquez exemplifies resilience as the only known person with her unnamed genetic disorder, teaching those around her to value life and love.
more#resilience
Health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Pace Yourself: The Key to Managing Chronic Illness

Pacing is crucial for managing energy levels in chronic illness, preventing crashes and maintaining functionality.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Scientists use AI to design life-like enzymes from scratch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on chronic illness and nutrition could undermine US public health by neglecting the importance of infectious disease research.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Scientists use AI to design life-like enzymes from scratch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on chronic illness and nutrition could undermine US public health by neglecting the importance of infectious disease research.
more#public-health
#healthcare
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#crohns-disease
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment that changed me: Crohn's left me in constant pain. An operation restored my appetite for life

Food was a source of joy until Crohn's disease drastically changed that experience.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cancer

'Crohn's disease forced me to give up my dream job' - patient reveals daily struggle of living with debilitating and incurable illness

London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment that changed me: Crohn's left me in constant pain. An operation restored my appetite for life

Food was a source of joy until Crohn's disease drastically changed that experience.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cancer

'Crohn's disease forced me to give up my dream job' - patient reveals daily struggle of living with debilitating and incurable illness

more#crohns-disease
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

Steamy scenes in urban underworlds were Edward Burra's great subject-now they're coming to Tate Britain

Burra's unique eye ranged across the louche underbelly of city life, conceived stage and costume designs, and later brought a malevolent energy to empty, brooding landscapes.
Arts
#medical-gaslighting
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse - Harvard Gazette

Medical gaslighting often stems from doctors' pressures, leading to patient feelings of dismissal regarding hard-to-detect conditions.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

You went to the doctor and came out feeling worse - Harvard Gazette

Medical gaslighting often stems from doctors' pressures, leading to patient feelings of dismissal regarding hard-to-detect conditions.
more#medical-gaslighting
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr's Maha' report found to contain citations to nonexistent studies

Kennedy's health report cites nonexistent studies, undermining its credibility.
The report misrepresents existing research, raising concerns about its accuracy.
Criticism of major medical journals highlights Kennedy's skepticism toward established science.
Attempts to restrict government scientists' publication raises ethical questions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Do Social Media Trends Glamorize Chronic Illness?

Bed rotting trivializes the serious realities of chronic illness and conflates chosen rest with the medically necessary rest experienced by many.
While rest is important, social media trends may obscure the distinction between self-care and the need for professional health interventions.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model reveals how breast surgery was great for her health

It was never a cosmetic thing for me. My goal was not to get a breast reduction to be smaller or to lose weight.
Remodel
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Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pathemata by Maggie Nelson review a writer's attempt to describe chronic pain

Pain is inexpressible and resists language, making communication about suffering profoundly challenging.
#disability
more#disability
#health-disparities
Digital life
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities - New York must act - QNS

Digital life
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities - New York must act - QNS

more#health-disparities
#lupus
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Experience: I'm allergic to nearly everything

I've been diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a rare and incurable condition, where my immune system triggers too frequently, causing severe allergic reactions.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is There Value in Asking "What If"?

Chronic illness shapes one’s perspective, prompting reflections on lost time, possibilities, and the struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise self-affirm' rule to improve food ingredient safety

Kennedy's directive aims to enhance food ingredient safety by revising self-affirmation rules for manufacturers.
Healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

20 American "Norms" That The Rest Of The World Finds Super Weird

Long-term illness can lead to severe financial strain, even for those who make prudent financial decisions.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 months ago

I decided to be open at work about my chronic illness. Here's what it taught me

Many employees with invisible conditions remain undisclosed due to fear of stigma.
Supportive workplace environments are essential for employees with invisible conditions.
#health-risks
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Medicine

Incorrect arm positioning can lead to false hypertension diagnoses: We make mistakes in measuring blood pressure more often than not'

Hypertension is a silent killer affecting billions, with significant mortality rates and inadequate awareness and control among those affected.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Medicine

Incorrect arm positioning can lead to false hypertension diagnoses: We make mistakes in measuring blood pressure more often than not'

more#health-risks
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm' Is the Fastest-Selling Adult Novel in 20 Years

Rebecca Yarros overcame personal challenges to achieve success as an author, achieving record-breaking sales with her fantasy series.
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