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  • empowering women to fight breast cancer

    Breast Cancer: Empowering Women to Fight this Disease

    Attitude and mindset go a long way when fighting a disease such as breast cancer.

  • is osteoporosis inevitable

    Is Osteoporosis Inevitable?

    With a healthy lifestyle such as weight-bearing exercise and proper nutrition along with appropriate medicines, many people can avoid or reduce the complications of osteoporosis.

  • paths to patient support in rare disease

    Paths to Patient Support in Rare Disease

    People with rare diseases face an uphill battle in so many ways, but there are key areas of support to turn to.

  • Rheumatology Patient NonAdherence During Covid-19

    One in Seven: Rheumatology Patient Nonadherence During COVID-19

    COVID-19 has created a difficult environment for immunocompromised people due to many medications that treat rheumatic diseases.

  • Psoriasis and Depression: The Lesser-Known Impact of the Disease

    Psoriasis and Depression: The Lesser-Known Impact of the Disease

    “Many people are familiar with the physical appearance of psoriasis, but most are unaware of the severe psychological impact it has on the patient,” says Clinical Nurse Educator Samara Ashley.

  • Alzheimer’s Disease: The Challenges Family Caregivers Face

    Alzheimer’s Disease: The Challenges Family Caregivers Face

    Alzheimer's disease is the number one illness faced by caregivers of patients over 65 according to the 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. study by the National Alliance for Caregiving.

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimers Treatment and Diagnosis

    The Impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimers Treatment and Diagnosis

    We often attribute forgetfulness to growing older, but could it be a sign of a more serious condition? Alzheimer’s and dementia deaths increased by 16% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • bone health

    Let’s Talk Bone Health

    Several risk factors for osteoporosis are not within our control, but we do have some control of our bone health using nutrition tailored to our needs. Read Katie Driessens tips on our blog.