Chronic Illness

Welcome to the ultimate self-help guide for coping with executive dysfunction! If you struggle with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying organized, and completing tasks, you're not alone. Many people experience difficulties in these areas, and it can be frustrating and ...

If you live with Parkinson's disease, this exercise guide will help you overcome challenges to physical activity and set fitness goals to improve your function and reduce debilitating symptoms. What Is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous ...

As a parent on the spectrum with ADHD, the challenges of parenting my autistic 14-year-old daughter have been some of the hardest yet most rewarding of my life. Star* is equally both difficult and awesome. She is compassionate and sweet one moment and angry and resentful the next. While I would say ...

Research shows a correlation between chronic physical conditions and mental health.   Studies have shown that around 50.6% of people with mental disorders also had a chronic illness. At the same time, the challenges of a health condition can affect one’s emotional well-being. A cycle can also form ...

Migraine Prevention and Chiropractic Care: What You Need to Know Migraines are a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world. While there are a variety of treatments available for migraines, preventing them from occurring in the first place can be the most ...

Chronic illnesses aren’t fun. To be sick and know that you will not get better is a hard pill to swallow — sometimes literally. But you cope; it’s kind of your only choice. You find a team of doctors, create a treatment plan, make lifestyle changes, and do the best you can with the hand you’ve been ...

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging and often requires extra effort just to get through the day. This is especially true when it comes to managing a job. Balancing work demands while managing your health may seem daunting, but with these simple tips, you can make sure that you are ...

According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), 16% of the world's population (1.3 billion people) lives with significant disabilities. Unfortunately, in most cases, it is a person with a disability who finds it difficult to find a job they can hold on to. For most people, the major ...

The diabetes medication Ozempic has been repurposed as a weight loss drug. This is a dream come true for pharmaceutical companies and fat people alike. We have what we have always wished for: a magic pill that will fulfill our dreams of being thin. A wish that many people have to shed excess pounds ...

When I was a kid, I was absolutely terrified of Oompa Loompas. Even the slightest whiff of them made me want to stick a finger in my own eyeball. That creepy song they sing as they cart off those misbehaving children to some undisclosed location? It kept me awake at night counting all of the ...

Parkinson's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are several treatments available for managing the symptoms of Parkinson's, one of the most promising and innovative approaches is deep brain stimulation (DBS). This blog post will take a closer ...

If you struggle with embarrassing chronic illness symptoms due to a condition such as Crohn's disease, these tips can help you deal with them and the difficult emotions they can trigger. Chronic illnesses and disabilities can be difficult to deal with at the best of times. It can often feel as ...