Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Chronic Illness”
Chronic illnesses are extremely common – 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic condition! Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, but mindfulness, self-care, and a strong community can lessen the burden. We spoke with clinical support worker and founder of the Center for Chronic Illness Allison Fine to learn more about the benefits of community …
Millions of people have a chronic illness, and yet despite how pervasive they are, many don’t know much about chronic and invisible illnesses. In our new podcast, we spoke with Wendy Bjork, who was diagnosed with MS in the 1990s. We discuss her diagnosis and life with MS, but also Wendy’s commitment to helping others with chronic and invisible illnesses. …
It’s the one thing you hope will never happen: You find out that your loved one is facing a health crisis. Whether it’s cancer, a chronic illness, or troubling symptoms with no clear diagnosis, it can be scary to have or help someone else through a health crisis. But it can be especially difficult when it’s a close loved one …