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Living with Alopecia: A Young Woman’s Path to Self-Acceptance
Six years old is a young age to become a patient advocate for a health condition. But Laura Pellicano had no choice. In the summer between kindergarten and the first grade, she lost all of the hair on her head, and then soon after, her eyebrows, eyelashes, and all body hair. Laura has alopecia universalis, the most advanced form of alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair to fall out on the scalp and/or the body. She dreaded returning to school. “The kids had questions and it's...
Managing Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
The World Health Organization recently declared a pandemic in the wake of a global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). And while the majority of people affected by the disease will recover without any long-lasting consequences, there are many others who will suffer the short-term and long-term health effects of stress, anxiety and other mental health complications. We all respond differently to stress and anxiety. Our response is often based on our family upbringing...
A Liver Disease Diagnosis Leads to Positive Lifestyle Changes
Jenni Tucker was a sophomore in college, studying to be a nurse, when the signs of her silent illness began to slowly appear. She felt tired all the time. She’d stay home all day, with no energy to get off the couch. The Southbridge, Mass. native was naturally pale, but she noticed her face lacked any color. Tucker, then 19, saw her doctor. And after a liver biopsy, she got a diagnosis that surprised her: she’d developed NASH, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, the most severe form of non...
6 Ways to Help Manage Stress After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Pfizer’s Chief Patient Officer, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, is partnering with other top health experts for the best tips on how to Get Healthy, Stay Healthy. Originally posted on Thrive Global. When you’re faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, stress levels can quickly reach an all-time high. Uncertainties about the future, worrying about treatment plans, balancing work, finances, and the sheer number of questions that occupy your mind can all play a role in building up this stress. And while...
Why You May Need an Eczema Care Team
If you have atopic dermatitis—the most common type of eczema—you may be all too familiar with the periodic flare-ups and the itching that often is worse at night and can interfere with sleep. Along with atopic dermatitis, you may have other co-occurring conditions such as food allergies or asthma. You may also have an increased risk for co-existing conditions such as skin infections, heart disease, cancer, depression or anxiety. These issues can have both an emotional and social impact on...
La travesía de Esther contra el cáncer de mama: Desde ;cómo se lo dije a mis hijos; hasta ;cómo retribuyo;
En este momento, la vida es muy buena. ¡Recientemente fue mi cumpleaños, y me alegra haberlo tenido! Fue un desafío llegar a esta etapa, pero me criaron para ser perseverante. Esta es mi historia sobre el cáncer de mama. Espero que ayude a otras mujeres que estén pasando por una experiencia similar y que sea una inspiración para que tiendan la mano a otras personas. Mi travesía contra el cáncer de mama Hace doce años, encontré un bulto en mi mama. Mi médico lo revisó y no pensó que fuera...
Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Being a parent can be challenging for anyone, but it may be even more so for people living with a chronic (lost-lasting) condition such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Trying to keep up with all of a newborn’s needs—feedings, lifting and carrying, changing diapers, and bathing (coupled with a general lack of sleep)—may be even more difficult when you’re dealing with a chronic disease, let alone an RA flare. As your child grows, he or she will likely want to involve you in even more physically...
High Cholesterol
FAST FACTS Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance that is manufactured by your body, but can be absorbed from foods like meat, poultry, and full-fat dairy Cholesterol circulates in the blood, and as the levels of cholesterol in your blood rise, so does your chance of getting heart disease or having a stroke Raised cholesterol is estimated to cause 2.6 million deaths yearly To confirm if you have high blood cholesterol, your doctor may ask you to undergo a blood test Certain factors...
Blood Pressure
FAST FACTS High blood pressure is a serious medical condition which occurs when the force of the blood pumping through blood vessels is very strong High blood pressure can be caused by different risk factors such as age, family history, and unhealthy lifestyle habits Long-term high blood pressure can increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and organ damage Making simple lifestyle changes such as doing regular exercise, incorporating healthy diet, changing unhealthy habits and...
Understanding This Rare Disease Called ATTR Amyloidosis
You probably know someone with heart failure, gastrointestinal (GI) problems, or nerve pain. They are all common problems. But in rare cases, these could be caused by a life-threatening disease called transthyretin amyloidosis (or ATTR amyloidosis, for short). Although ATTR amyloidosis is currently considered rare, there is growing evidence that it may be more common than once thought. Some experts believe that the disease is underdiagnosed due to a lack of awareness. ATTR amyloidosis is not...
Discussing Cancer With Your Doctor
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, you need to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable and can speak openly. But just what should you and your doctor talk about? Knowing what questions to ask can help you feel prepared for your doctor visits. While it may take more than one visit to ensure that all of your concerns are addressed, making a list of your questions in advance can help you get the answers you need. Create your discussion guide Read over the following list of questions...
Metabolic Syndrome: What's Your Risk?
Learn about the risk factors for this serious health condition and how to discuss your personal risk with your doctor Metabolic syndrome is a combination of health-related risk factors that, when they occur together, increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. The more of these risk factors you have, the higher your chances of developing serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a person who has metabolic...
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