Illness & Disability

Have the aftereffects of COVID-19 left you with fatigue, depression, anxiety, or sleep and concentration problems? Here’s how to recognize post-COVID symptoms and get the help you need. What is long COVID? Long COVID is a condition where the effects of COVID-19 linger for weeks or months after the initial …

Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. But you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time. Understanding your anxiety It’s a frightening time. We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, with many places at …

The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelming. But there are steps you can take to rein in stress and regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life. What is caregiver burnout? While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it also involves many …

Healthy eating can help you prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes. And with these tips, you can still enjoy your food without feeling hungry or deprived. What’s the best diet for diabetes? Whether you’re trying to prevent or control diabetes, your nutritional needs are virtually the same as everyone else, …

Living with chronic pain can affect your mood and outlook, which in turn can affect your perception of pain. But there are ways to break this vicious cycle and reclaim your sense of well-being. The link between physical pain and mental health Physical pain is your body’s way of letting …

As a family caregiver, you face many new responsibilities. Here’s how to find support, overcome challenges, and make caregiving more rewarding for both you and the person you’re caring for. What is family caregiving? As life expectancies increase, medical treatments advance, and increasing numbers of people live with chronic illness …

Adapting to life with a disability is never easy, but there are ways to help yourself cope with limitations, overcome challenges, and build a rewarding life. Making the adjustment Adjusting to life with a disability can be a difficult transition. We all tend to take our health for granted—until it’s …

A diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, or other serious illness can be devastating. But there are ways to cope with the emotional distress and preserve your quality of life. The emotional effects of a serious illness or injury A serious health problem can disrupt all aspects of your life, whether …

A healthy diet can help you prevent or fight cancer. Here’s how to lower your risk with cancer-fighting foods. What’s the link between cancer and diet? Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of your control, but research suggest that about 70% of your lifetime risk …

Has your child suddenly developed intense OCD and anxiety? It may be a sign of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) What is PANS or PANDAS? Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a childhood condition characterized by the sudden onset of …