#chronic-illness
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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.

fromkffhealthnews.org

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

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.

Medicine

Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Health Claims on Obesity, Medicaid and Fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted a crisis in children's health, stating that 40% suffer from chronic conditions, sparking controversy over his claims.

1 week ago

Mental health

Opinion | A Veneer of Official Medical Knowledge': Three Opinion Writers on Kennedy's Tenure

Kennedy's tenure as health secretary highlights polarized views on U.S. medical system limitations and underscores the need for balanced research and skepticism.

Coronavirus

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.

fromkffhealthnews.org

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

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.

Medicine

Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Health Claims on Obesity, Medicaid and Fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted a crisis in children's health, stating that 40% suffer from chronic conditions, sparking controversy over his claims.

1 week ago

Mental health

Opinion | A Veneer of Official Medical Knowledge': Three Opinion Writers on Kennedy's Tenure

Kennedy's tenure as health secretary highlights polarized views on U.S. medical system limitations and underscores the need for balanced research and skepticism.

more#health

fromTruthout

1 week ago

US politics

By Refusing to Surrender Our Humanity, We Are Still Able to Fight Back

The new CMS administrator emphasizes personal responsibility for health amid concerns of dehumanizing rhetoric.

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.

2 weeks ago

The Link Between Loneliness and Chronic Illness

Loneliness significantly impacts those with chronic illness, often seen as an intertwining of individual and societal factors.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life

Young love faces challenges when one partner is a caregiver to a chronically ill loved one, impacting their future plans and emotional health.

fromThe Atlantic

Mental health

Long-COVID Care Is Disintegrating

Long COVID remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed, with ongoing symptoms affecting both physical and mental health.

fromThe Mercury News

fromCalm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

NYC LGBT

LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own

Bill Hall's story highlights the intersection of chronic illness and the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly issues of loneliness and mental health.

Mental health

Depression And Disability: Can Depression Disable An Individual?

Depression is classified as a psychiatric disability under the Americans with Disability Act, affecting quality of life and work ability.

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.

2 weeks ago

The Link Between Loneliness and Chronic Illness

Loneliness significantly impacts those with chronic illness, often seen as an intertwining of individual and societal factors.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life

Young love faces challenges when one partner is a caregiver to a chronically ill loved one, impacting their future plans and emotional health.

fromThe Atlantic

Mental health

Long-COVID Care Is Disintegrating

Long COVID remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed, with ongoing symptoms affecting both physical and mental health.

fromThe Mercury News

fromCalm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

NYC LGBT

LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own

Bill Hall's story highlights the intersection of chronic illness and the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly issues of loneliness and mental health.

Mental health

Depression And Disability: Can Depression Disable An Individual?

Depression is classified as a psychiatric disability under the Americans with Disability Act, affecting quality of life and work ability.

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.

Writing

The Best Gifts: 4 Lessons in Resilience

The journey through chronic illness is navigated with resilience, optimism, and support from loved ones.

OMG science

fromCbsnews

3 weeks 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.

Writing

The Best Gifts: 4 Lessons in Resilience

The journey through chronic illness is navigated with resilience, optimism, and support from loved ones.

more#resilience

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

London politics

'I've been threatened over my Please Offer Me A Seat badge'

Londoners with disabilities struggle with TfL's 'Please Offer Me A Seat' scheme, facing challenges and threats from other passengers.

Mental health

Experience: I'm allergic to nearly everything

MCAS causes extreme allergic reactions and can significantly limit dietary options.

A pivotal event led to a rapid deterioration in food tolerance.

Mast cell stabilizers provided temporary relief, allowing for some normalcy.

A continuing struggle with changing allergies revealed the importance of specialized nutrition.

#long-covid

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Q&A with a researcher fighting long COVID and searching for relief

Long COVID significantly impairs stamina; monitoring and pacing are crucial for managing fatigue.

fromScienceDaily

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.

Coronavirus

Share your experience of long Covid

Long Covid dramatically affects daily life, with ongoing symptoms leading to lifestyle changes.

Treatment outcomes for long Covid vary widely among patients, with some experiencing relief and others feeling unsupported.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Q&A with a researcher fighting long COVID and searching for relief

Long COVID significantly impairs stamina; monitoring and pacing are crucial for managing fatigue.

fromScienceDaily

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.

Coronavirus

Share your experience of long Covid

Long Covid dramatically affects daily life, with ongoing symptoms leading to lifestyle changes.

Treatment outcomes for long Covid vary widely among patients, with some experiencing relief and others feeling unsupported.

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.

Digital life

fromTruthout

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.

fromHarvard Gazette

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.

Healthcare

fromBuzzFeed

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.

Shock study reveals health effect caused by microplastics in WATER

Microplastics in water are linked to increased risks of physical and mental disabilities.

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

fromMail Online

Shock study reveals health effect caused by microplastics in WATER

Microplastics in water are linked to increased risks of physical and mental disabilities.

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

How to Talk About a Chronic Illness at Work

Disclosing a health condition at work can lead to needed support, but it's often a risky decision for employees.

#emotional-healing

Writing

How to Work Mindfully with Pain and Illness - Tiny Buddha

Embracing and acknowledging suffering can lead to profound personal growth and healing.

Writing

How Embracing What I Resisted Healed Me from Chronic Illness - Tiny Buddha

Embracing emotional healing and subconscious beliefs can lead to a more holistic approach to managing chronic illness.

Writing

How to Work Mindfully with Pain and Illness - Tiny Buddha

Embracing and acknowledging suffering can lead to profound personal growth and healing.

Writing

How Embracing What I Resisted Healed Me from Chronic Illness - Tiny Buddha

Embracing emotional healing and subconscious beliefs can lead to a more holistic approach to managing chronic illness.

more#emotional-healing

Digital life

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.

#patient-advocacy

Mental health

Maeve Boothby O'Neill died because of a discredited view of ME. How was this allowed to happen? | George Monbiot

The tragic death of Maeve Boothby O'Neill highlights the severe mismanagement and misunderstanding of ME/CFS within the healthcare system.

fromtime.com

Health

What to Do If Your Doctor Doesn't Take Your Symptoms Seriously

Patients often are dismissed by doctors, with symptoms misattributed to anxiety rather than valid medical conditions.

Mental health

Maeve Boothby O'Neill died because of a discredited view of ME. How was this allowed to happen? | George Monbiot

The tragic death of Maeve Boothby O'Neill highlights the severe mismanagement and misunderstanding of ME/CFS within the healthcare system.

fromtime.com

Health

What to Do If Your Doctor Doesn't Take Your Symptoms Seriously

Patients often are dismissed by doctors, with symptoms misattributed to anxiety rather than valid medical conditions.

more#patient-advocacy

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Should You Divulge a Disability in Your Dating Profile?

Being open about chronic illness is a critical yet challenging aspect of dating for those with multiple sclerosis.

fromwww.npr.org

Boston

Why these doctors started writing medical 'prescriptions' for solar power

The Clean Power Prescription program helps patients with chronic medical needs by providing solar-generated energy credits to alleviate electricity costs.