How do you manage stress? How Do You Manage Stress? Learning to Cope with Life, Chronic Pain, and Everyday Challenges Stress is a part of everyday life. We cannot always control what happens around us, but we can learn healthier ways to manage how we respond to it. Let’s face it. Life can be stressful!... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Global Impact of Arthritis in Adults and Children Arthritis affects millions of people around the world, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood health conditions. Many people still associate arthritis with getting older, but the reality is that arthritis can affect anyone, including young adults, teenagers, and even very young children. Behind... Continue Reading →
Arthritis is more than joint pain. It can affect mobility, sleep, energy, independence, and quality of life. Many people live with invisible symptoms that others may not understand. This World Arthritis Day, let’s continue raising awareness, advocating for earlier diagnosis, supporting research, and reminding those living with arthritis and related conditions that they are not alone.
Disclosure: The Arthritis Foundation provided my airfare, hotel accommodations, and training expenses for this trip to Atlanta for the 2026 Facilitator Training. I am not being paid to write this post. As always, the experiences and opinions I share are my own. Atlanta Bound: Arthritis Foundation Facilitator Training 2026 First off, I want to say... Continue Reading →
Remote work often means long hours at a desk, minimal movement, and endless screen time. For those living with arthritis, that stillness can quickly lead to stiffness, discomfort, and fatigue. The key isn’t to work less — it’s to work smarter.
Instead of simply counting your steps or measuring your heart rate, it could notice tiny changes that even you can’t feel. It might tell you it looks like you’re becoming dehydrated now would be a good time to drink some water
What is your career plan? My career path? Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a straight line. It looked more like a GPS that kept saying, “Recalculating.” I never loved school, especially the classes where I remember thinking, “When in the world am I ever going to use this?” (I’m still waiting for the day... Continue Reading →
I’ve been living with osteoarthritis for over 35 years now—and let me tell you, it has definitely made itself at home. It started in my knees around age 25… then by 35, my hands said, “Hey, don’t forget about us.”Later on, my spine joined the party… and just last year, my feet decided they didn’t... Continue Reading →
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