rheumatoid arthritis

For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the emotions associated with the daily management of energy can create feelings of anger, frustration, and isolation. Over the past few weeks we’ve shared videos from the Joint Decisions series, to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) better understand and utilize their energy. In this third video, Rhonda Waters, performance coach from […]

For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the management of daily energy can be extremely challenging. Last week we introduced a video from Joint Decisions, aimed to help rheumatoid arthritis patients better understand and manage energy. Watch this second video in the Energy Refresh series as host, Rhonda Waters, a performance coach from Johnson & Johnson’s Human […]

For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), daily energy management can be very challenging. The following video from Joint Decisions, was created as part of an educational initiative to support and empower people living with rheumatoid arthritis. Watch as Rhonda Waters, performance coach from Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute, provides education and tools to […]

Today, October 12th, marks World Arthritis Day, so what better time to talk about how to manage symptoms of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases? Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, pain and limited mobility in joints, while there are a number of musculoskeletal disorders (such as osteoporosis) that can impact quality of life. These diseases don’t just affect […]

Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]

Are you prone to icy digits? If your fingers and toes are constantly and inexplicably cold even when everyone else is warm, you may be dealing with an underlying health issue. Let’s ask the health experts, “Why are my piggies always cold?” and find out what constantly cold fingers and tootsies can actually mean… 1. […]