If you have a heart condition, or maybe even several health problems at once, it can feel like you are always being told to do more. You need to eat better, get outside and exercise more often, track everything that you do. In the midst of all of this, there is one part of cardiovascular… Continue reading Why Resting Can Be a Productive Metabolic Win When You Are Managing Multiple Conditions
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Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
Maximize The “First 10 Minutes” of Spring Sunlight
When spring comes around, getting more sunshine does not just mean warmer days! It gives you a chance to do a complete reset. Longer days and brighter mornings can help your body in a few distinct ways. You can recalibrate your internal clock, support your metabolism, and improve how you feel day to day. If… Continue reading Maximize The “First 10 Minutes” of Spring Sunlight
What Can Help Reduce CKD Diet Overwhelm Without Eliminating Favorite Foods
Managing a diet for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can feel like a lot. Between tracking nutrients like sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, and trying to make sense of conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or like you have to give up all the foods you love. The good news is that you don’t have to… Continue reading What Can Help Reduce CKD Diet Overwhelm Without Eliminating Favorite Foods
Cognitive Fog and the Power of Memory Hacks
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means learning to deal with symptoms that others people cannot see. One of the most frustrating is cognitive fog, often called cog fog or brain fog. It may not look dramatic from the outside, but it can quietly reshape your entire day. But what exactly is cognitive fog, and why… Continue reading Cognitive Fog and the Power of Memory Hacks
Why Does My “Winter Weight” Feel Harder to Lose in Spring?
When spring comes, many people think of it as a time for a fresh start. The days are longer, the weather is better, and motivation should come naturally! So it can be frustrating when the weight you may have gained over the winter does not come off as easily as you thought. For people with… Continue reading Why Does My “Winter Weight” Feel Harder to Lose in Spring?
When Depression Feels Like a Short Fuse Instead of Sadness
When you think of the symptoms of depression, anger is probably not one of the first few that come to mind. You probably think of sadness, apathy, or sleep disturbances. But anger, that feeling of having a short fuse and lashing out unexpectedly, is a fairly common emotion that people with depression have to manage.… Continue reading When Depression Feels Like a Short Fuse Instead of Sadness
How Others Approached Lifestyle Changes Without Trying to Do Everything at Once
Managing a cardiometabolic condition means changes to almost everything you do. You need to eat better, exercise more, sleep well, and lower your stress. Thinking about all of those changes might increase your stress! It is a lot to consider, and trying to change everything at once can lead to burnout and frustration. What many… Continue reading How Others Approached Lifestyle Changes Without Trying to Do Everything at Once
What Questions Help Clarify Whether Parkinson’s Symptoms Are Progressing
One of the hardest parts of living with Parkinson’s disease is not just the symptoms, it is the uncertainty! Is what you’re noticing a sign that things are getting worse, or just a normal change? Parkinson’s is a progressive condition, but it does not move in a straight, predictable line for anyone. Symptoms can vary… Continue reading What Questions Help Clarify Whether Parkinson’s Symptoms Are Progressing
Depression Symptoms That Often Go Unrecognized Because They Do Not Look Like Sadness
When most people think of depression, they think of sadness as the primary emotion. While that can be true, it is only part of the picture. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It also affects how you think, behave, and even how your body feels.… Continue reading Depression Symptoms That Often Go Unrecognized Because They Do Not Look Like Sadness
Why Travel Fatigue Felt Worse Than It Used To Before CKD Diagnosis
Travel is often exciting, but for people living with chronic kidney disease, fatigue after a trip can be overwhelming. What was once a short-lived tiredness from a long flight or weekend getaway can now linger for days. Even the preparation of packing, navigating airports, or coordinating schedules can feel like a major drain. Returning home… Continue reading Why Travel Fatigue Felt Worse Than It Used To Before CKD Diagnosis