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How to find and participate in our online arthritis support group.
A Positive Approach To Arthritis
Positive attributes are necessary to manage life with chronic arthritis.
Setting Goals When Challenged With Arthritis
A goal is the first step in a strategic plan devised for personal betterment. A self-change process begins with setting goals.
Online Health Communities Rated High
Survey of online health information and support groups reveals glowing results.
Surviving The Loss Of Oneself (My Story)
What it's like to lose physical ability, live within limitations, and yet maintain a positive outlook on life. A recounting of the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in the late teenage years of Carol Eustice, your About Guide to Arthritis.
"Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life"
Book review: The second book by Christopher Reeve, following his equestrian accident and resulting spinal cord injury in 1995, carries a message "to everyone whose life has been touched by disability".
Tina Wesson: Surviving With RA
Imagine this. The sole survivor of the reality TV series "Survivor 2: The Australian Outback" was Tina Wesson, a rheumatoid arthritis sufferer.
Aida Turturro Launches Awareness Program
Aida Turturro, best known for her role as Janice on "The Soprano's", speaks out on life with rheumatoid arthritis while helping the Arthritis Foundation launch a new arthritis awareness program.
Online Study At Stanford To Investigate Arthritis Self-Care Techniques
People who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia are invited to join a Stanford University Medical Center study of an online workshop that teaches skills for symptom management, with an emphasis on feeling better and more confident while increasing activity levels. It's called "Healthier Living with Arthritis".
Book Review: "Celebrate Life"
A review of the book "Celebrate Life: New Attitudes For Living With Chronic Illness" by Kathleen Lewis. Lewis analyzes various facets of life with chronic illness and offers advice about acceptance, positive change, and finding the joy in living.
What Does That Stand For?
Communicating with doctors, nurses, and technicians is made easier if you have a good grasp of medical jargon and acronyms related to arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation: What's It All About?
The Arthritis Foundation is a vital charity whose mission is to prevent, control, and cure arthritis. Learn more about their programs and how you can help. What better month to learn about the foundation than May, National Arthritis Month.
Cheating The Charities: Avoiding Sound-Alike Charities
Reputable charities do important work; but beware of sound-alike charity scams.
May Is National Arthritis Month
May has been proclaimed National Arthritis Month. The goal is to increase awareness and diffuse common misconceptions about arthritis.
"More Life, Less Limits"
The Arthritis Foundation encourages the more than 70 million people with arthritis to seek more life and fewer limitations.
Lucille Ball: Comedienne, and Arthritis Sufferer
Lucille Ball suffered from rheumatoid arthritis in her teen years and went on to become a famous comedienne and actress.
Renoir: Portrait Of Perseverance
Famous nineteenth century French artist Renoir battled severe rheumatoid arthritis and continued to create his masterpieces.
My Day Spent In A Wheelchair
The thought of possibly needing a wheelchair someday tortured me. My perspective changed greatly after spending a day in one recently.
An Attitude Of Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day is a day set aside for more than just good food and togetherness. It is a day when people take time to reflect upon what they are grateful for in their lives.
We Are Each Of Us Angels
A tribute to a friend. It is an extraordinary person who chooses to embrace life, rather than shun life, especially when cloaked with illness.
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