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Understanding lupus: a guide Lupus Foundation of …

Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation (swelling) and pain any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning that your immune system attacks healthy tissue (tissue is what our organs are made of). Lupus most commonly affects the skin, joints, and internal organs — like … See more

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Health Disparities in Lupus Lupus Foundation of America

WEBA health disparity is a health difference that adversely affects socially disadvantaged populations in the areas of incidence and/or prevalence of disease as well as premature or excessive mortality. The Lupus …

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Daily Life with Lupus Lupus Foundation of America

WEBFor heart health, eat foods with Omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon and walnuts; Try walking, swimming, or biking — these low-impact activities help your bones and muscles without hurting your joints; Try …

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Diet And Nutrition With Lupus Lupus Foundation of …

WEBChoose whole grains — like whole-wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, and brown rice. Get a mix of healthy proteins — like lean meats, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, and eggs. Go for foods with healthy fats …

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The Expert Series: Health Disparities and Social …

WEBNow, on the other hand, Health People 2020 defines a health disparity as a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or …

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Dos and don'ts for living well with lupus

WEBDOs: Do follow medication instructions. Taking medicine as directed by your doctor was the number one suggestion we received. Dr. Brad Rovin puts it simply: “Adherence is the most important aspect of management …

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Managing your mental health with lupus Lupus …

WEBManaging your mental health with lupus. Day-to-day life with lupus can be challenging and can take a toll on your mental health. Whether you are newly diagnosed …

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Lupus and the digestive system

WEBLupus and the pancreas. Lupus can cause pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms include: Abdominal pain that can spread to your back. Nausea and vomiting. Fever. Pancreatitis requires …

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Telehealth and lupus Lupus Foundation of America

WEBTelehealth -- also called telemedicine -- is the practice of providing health-related services and patient care using technology, as opposed to in-person appointments. The use of telehealth has expanded for some time …

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Healthcare disparities in lupus Lupus Foundation of America

WEBHealthcare disparities in lupus. According to a recent survey, while both African American and White people with lupus have similar levels of confidence in their …

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Health Insurance Guide for People With Lupus

WEBHealth insurance is the main way that people pay for health care in the U.S. But there are so many types and complicated terms that it can be confusing to know …

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Managing Stress When You Have Lupus

WEBA healthy lifestyle can help lower your stress levels and help manage lupus symptoms. Build these healthy habits: Get enough sleep. Sleep is key to keeping stress …

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More Complex Lupus Cases are Associated with Significant Social …

WEBNew research finds that people with lupus who present with medically or psychosocially complex cases often struggle with poor social determinants of health …

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Social Factors Impact Those with Lupus

WEBSocial determinants of health (SDH) are defined as the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age. In a new study, researchers found that …

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Act now to sign up for health insurance for 2024!

WEBIf you miss the window, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period to get a new plan or change your current plan. This year’s open enrollment is from Nov. 1, 2023, …

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Smoking and lupus: It's never too late to quit

WEBThanks to a broad range of research studies, it’s clear that smoking complicates and accelerates the ill effects of lupus. It can also lower the effectiveness of medications …

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Study Reveals Depression is Often Undiagnosed in People with …

WEBResearchers evaluated depression levels using the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) scale, which is used to diagnose severe depression, and found …

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The connection between social and physical health

WEBA lack of connections also is tied to depression, cognitive decline, and a mortality risk greater than obesity and physical inactivity. One study suggests that the absence of …

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Mental Health Resources Lupus Foundation of America

WEBAn online destination for mental health and behavioral science that allows free access to professionals. Users can find therapists, treatment centers, support …

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New Study Examines Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and …

WEBResearchers discovered an association between hypovitaminosis D (also known as vitamin D deficiency) and high inflammatory activity, severe organ damage, …

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Lab Tests for Lupus Lupus Foundation of America

WEBRoutine blood tests. Usually, your doctor will first request a complete blood count (CBC). Your blood is made up of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets …

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