Read any study on the reasons people fear stress and you’re sure to find finances at the top of the list. Income taxes, insurance coverages and retirement and estate planning can be stressful enough during the best of times. When life gets challenging, they are especially so.
If you’ve ever told a white lie to your doctor –or just didn’t tell the whole truth – you’re not alone.
A recent study inJAMA Network Openfound thatthe majority of the 4,500 patients studied withheldinformation from their physicians. Those with morehealth problems were even less likely to be completelyopen; for example, by not admitting they didn’t understandinstructions, they disagreed with their doctors’advice or they didn’t take medication as prescribed.That’s a problem.Continue readingCome Clean To Your Doctor
Sleeping allows your body to recover from the day and prepare for the new day ahead. Stiff joints can make sleeping more difficult. Here are some tips to help make your bed more comfortable for a restful night of sleep.Continue reading5 Ways to Make Your Bed Joint-Friendly
Some days you experience a symptom and wonder if it’s part of your arthritis. Sometimes an arthritis-related question pops into your head. You may not want to wait until your next doctor appointment to ask. So, we asked our readers and followers, “What or who is your go-to source for everyday or spur of the moment arthritis questions?”
Continue readingYou Said It: Your Go-To Source of Information
Managing your arthritis alreadytakes a toll on your wallet. But a hospital stay or trip to the ER can have harmful financial consequences if you’re not vigilant. Nearly one in three Americans say they’ve been hit with unexpected medical charges in the past two years, according to Consumer Reports National Research Center. Here are some tips to help you ensure you’re not paying more than you should.
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No one is immune to bad moods. Whether a minor inconvenience like a traffic jam ruins an upbeat mood or major worries cause a serious case of the blues, a bad mood feels, well, bad. When you sense a bad mood brewing, these six research-backed techniques may help, even if you’re dealing with chronic stress ordepression.
For some people, the New Year isn’t a fresh start as much as it is a time of sadness.
“The holidays are such a wonderful time with so much to do, and in the New Year that all abruptly comes to an end,” says Margaret Wehrenberg, a psychologist in Naperville, Illinois. “It can have a profound impact on your mood.”
Peopleprone to depression– including many with arthritis – may need a doctor’s help. But if you just feel post-holiday gloom, try these strategies.
你的伴侣是否通过封锁他或她的沮丧和恐惧来应对你关节炎的起伏?他或她是否试图通过微观管理来解决问题?了解你的伴侣的应对方式可以让你们都更快乐、更健康。
Understanding what’s behind your partner’s behavior can be an important step toward a stronger relationship, says Nancy Ruddy, PhD, a clinical psychologist at McCann Health in Mountain Lakes, N.J.
Continue readingHelp Your Partner Cope with Your Arthritis
Arthritis is much more than a disease plaguing the elderly – it’s the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S. and impacts more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children. It’s smart to learn about this common but painful disease. Do you think you know about arthritis? Test yourself with these arthritis myths and learn the facts.
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You’ve been there: You’re meeting someone new and he inevitably extends his hand with a well-meaning, “How do you do?” But if the joints in your hands are fragile and painful, your response may be a frantic, “What do I do?” If the thought of shaking hands makes you shriek, here are some polite alternatives and ways to decline:
Continue readingWhat You Can Do When Handshaking With Arthritis Hurts