When people imagine growing older together, they picture the gentle parts of life. They imagine traveling together or visiting grandkids. What they usually do not think about is the moment when one spouse begins needing help with daily tasks. The day medications and doctor appointments start shaping the schedule. The moment marriage quietly expands to… Continue reading Together with PLM: What Changes in a Marriage When One Partner Becomes a Caregiver
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How Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Can Disrupt Your Exercise Routine
Exercise is often a key part of staying healthy, managing stress, and maintaining energy. But during perimenopause and menopause, many people notice that their workouts start to feel different. Routines that once felt energizing may suddenly feel exhausting, uncomfortable, or harder to keep up with. These changes can be confusing or frustrating, especially if you’ve… Continue reading How Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms Can Disrupt Your Exercise Routine
The Questions You’re Allowed to Ask Clinical Trial Coordinators
For many people, a clinical trial is a pretty daunting undertaking. There were over 570,000 clinical trials being conducted around the world in 2024, according to this report. About 164,000 of these were in the United States, and the trend since the year 2000 has been more and more are being added each year. A… Continue reading The Questions You’re Allowed to Ask Clinical Trial Coordinators
How Strict Do You Really Need to Be With Your Diet After a Heart Attack?
Having a heart attack is a life-changing experience. In the days and weeks that follow, you have to contend with an onslaught of information and changes! There is a lot of advice to take in about what you should and should not do. Diet is one of the things that you will certainly need to… Continue reading How Strict Do You Really Need to Be With Your Diet After a Heart Attack?
How to Talk to a Chatbot About Your Health
PatientsLikeMe now has a new A.I. Personal Health Navigator specifically trained to help people manage their health more effectively! Called Ella, this new interface is a great source of information for people to turn to when they have questions about treatments, symptoms, or roadblocks in their care. You may have noticed chatbots popping up across… Continue reading How to Talk to a Chatbot About Your Health
Letting Go of Expectations & Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions
The holidays can bring a lot of pressure, with endless to-do lists, packed calendars, and that feeling that everything has to be picture-perfect. This blog is all about easing up on perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, simplifying your schedule, and paying attention to what really matters. You’ll also get ideas for meaningful, low-stress traditions that fit… Continue reading Letting Go of Expectations & Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions
The Best Time of Day to Exercise During Menopause
Menopause can bring all sorts of changes. Fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and restless nights, just to name a few. Staying active is one of the best ways to support your body through it all, but many women wonder: is there a best time of day to work out during menopause? In this blog, we’ll… Continue reading The Best Time of Day to Exercise During Menopause
How Organizing Your Space Helps You Sleep Better
The average person spends about one third of their life asleep. But many of us struggle with sleep. Whether it is trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, the majority of people could benefit from improvements. A survey of over 5,000 PatientsLikeMe members found that a bad night’s sleep is the norm! 64% of people… Continue reading How Organizing Your Space Helps You Sleep Better
IVF Implantation Cramping or Just PMS?
If you’re going through IVF or trying to conceive (TTC), the two-week wait (TWW) can feel like the longest stretch of time. During these days, every twinge, cramp, or mood change can spark the question: “Is this PMS or early pregnancy?” The truth is, many symptoms overlap, which makes it difficult to tell the difference… Continue reading IVF Implantation Cramping or Just PMS?
Ways You Can Prevent Osteoporosis During Menopause
Menopause brings a lot of changes. Hormonally, physically, and metabolically, one area that is especially under-recognized is bone health. As estrogen levels decrease, bones can weaken, increasing the risk for osteoporosis and fractures. This blog explores how menopause affects bones, the role of nutrition, preserving strength, and how to stay ahead of the health changes.… Continue reading Ways You Can Prevent Osteoporosis During Menopause