Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) are two commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. These conditions are considered rather serious. When left untreated, both bipolar disorder and BPD can significantly impair a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder and BPD have some similar symptoms, they are caused by completely different things. In this piece, we… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences

How to Navigate Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way with Cancer

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Healthy Weight Gain With Cancer Cancer and its treatments can bring a multitude of challenges, including unexpected and often unwanted weight loss. If you or a loved one has experienced this, you are not alone. This weight loss can result from many different factors such as reduced appetite, nausea, treatment side effects, and increased metabolic… Continue reading How to Navigate Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way with Cancer

Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control

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Control your pain by understanding what’s within your control Living with chronic health issues can quickly become overwhelming. Managing medications, navigating physical limitations, handling multiple health conditions, and coping with pain can make it feel like your life is spiraling out of control, especially during flare-ups. In these moments, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and… Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control

How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market 

Clinical trials are a critical part of medical research and progress. They mean medical professionals can conduct medical research on interventions and medications to bring new drugs and research to market. According to the NIH, “When you volunteer for clinical research, you help doctors learn more about disease and improve health care for people in… Continue reading How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market 

Beat the Summer Heat With MS

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. As a result of this nerve damage, the communication signals between the brain and body are severely impacted. This damage can cause fatigue, vision loss, impaired coordination and severe pain. The summer months can prove difficult for… Continue reading Beat the Summer Heat With MS

Fibromyalgia: Tips & Tricks for Traveling

If you have been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia or are struggling with your symptoms, traveling (even a day trip) might seem daunting. Coping with chronic fatigue, pain or brain fog can make travel stressful if you are unprepared! This can be compounded if you are traveling alone, if you are driving or taking a new… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Tips & Tricks for Traveling

The Importance of Medication Adherence: How Technology Can Help

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Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Medication adherence, or taking medications exactly as prescribed, is a crucial part of managing an illness. Treatment plans are effective if and when the patient sticks to the routine. For example, medications like selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), common antidepressants, require consistent daily intake for several weeks… Continue reading The Importance of Medication Adherence: How Technology Can Help

Can My Type 1 Diabetes Cause Nausea? How to Manage It

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Nausea is a common symptom that many people experience, whether it’s due to a stomach bug, overeating, or anxiety. For those with type 1 diabetes, nausea can be a constant companion. It is often linked to changes in blood sugar levels, medications, or diabetes-related complications. How… Continue reading Can My Type 1 Diabetes Cause Nausea? How to Manage It

Bruising and Skin Conditions with Type 1 Diabetes

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have type 1 diabetes, you might notice that you bruise more easily and that your bruises take longer to heal compared to others. This isn’t just in your head! It is a well-documented phenomenon. Dealing with this can be painful and frustrating. You might… Continue reading Bruising and Skin Conditions with Type 1 Diabetes