Written by: Amanda Phillips October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you'll likely see a slew of pink products on the shelves, touting various brands that give a portion of their sales to benefit breast...

Living with a chronic illness or disability creates a special kind of challenge in the workplace. Fortunately, the ADA provides a safety net—one that assures protection for persons with disabilities, enabling them to request reasonable...

Written by: Taylor Trotter I am exhausted. Mentally, physically, emotionally. Being a medical mama is not for the faint of heart. Once your child is diagnosed with a chronic illness, nothing will ever be the...

The physical toll when facing any chronic illness or other major health threat is overwhelming to consider; the emotional fallout from it can be the straw that breaks the camel's back. To date, however, studies...

Staying hydrated is essential for good health, and it's even more important if you are living with a chronic illness. Proper hydration for people with POTS, Lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, and many other autoimmune diseases is...

For a person with chronic illness, home is not merely a place of abode but a haven of rest and recuperation. Creating a cozy and healing environment at home can help a person feel better...

It can be hard on the entire family when a parent is diagnosed with a chronic illness. While adults may be able to process both the emotional and practical elements of the diagnosis, it can...

Medication management is often a reality when people are living with chronic illnesses, and at times it can feel overwhelming. It's a lot to remember—whether you are supposed to take your medicines at this or...

Living with a chronic condition is physically and emotionally exhausting, so it's important not to forget to participate in a support system—something that is necessary for your health and well-being. Though finding the right support...