PatientWing • October 17 2024

Exploring Seizures and Their Symptoms: Is It Epilepsy? | PatientWing

Seizures involve sudden, temporary bursts of electrical activity in the brain that change or disrupt how messages are sent between brain cells. These electrical bursts can cause involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, behavior, or awareness.  Every brain has th e potential to seize. Someone can have a seizure from a physical cause (known as provoked seizures).

PatientWing • October 17 2024

How to Be an Ally for Someone with a Rare Disease | PatientWing

Friends and family are critical allies to a rare disease patient and their treatment. However, living with a rare disease may be difficult to fully understand for those who don’t have a diagnosis. Many times, friends and family have good intentions, but sometimes, those intentions add to the burden of rare disease management.

PatientWing • October 17 2024

Surviving a Sjögren's Flare: Natural Treatments to Support Your Symptoms | PatientWing

Sjögren's is a long-term autoimmune issue that can occur with other immune ailments like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Along with the symptoms of extensive dryness, other serious complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, significant organ involvement, neuropathies, and lymphomas.  As a systemic disease affecting the entire body, symptoms can remain steady or worsen over time.

PatientWing • September 10 2024

I Was Accepted into a Clinical Study, Now What? | PatientWing

Participating in a clinical study ensures you can access investigational therapies that provide new or better ways to treat medical conditions. It’s also an important contribution to the future of rare disease management—more than 95% of rare diseases have no treatment.

PatientWing • September 10 2024

Navigate the Challenges of a Rare Disease with Confidence: Tips for Coping | PatientWing

A rare disease diagnosis can impact you and your family’s quality of life and mental health. In the wake of your diagnosis, you may feel like no one understands what you’re going through. These feelings may be met with more uncertainty due to a lack of research or evidence in using medication to treat the disease.

PatientWing • September 10 2024

Managing Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Symptoms as the Weather Shifts | PatientWing

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA), also called warm hemolysis, is the most common form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), accounting for 60% to 70% of all cases.

PatientWing • August 12 2024

The Compassionate Caregiver's Handbook for Managing Rare Diseases | PatientWing

Caregiving for a person with a rare disease is a collective journey fraught with many hurdles. The diagnosis can unleash a storm of emotions. Not to mention the cycle of appointments and treatments that disrupt life's rhythm.

PatientWing • August 12 2024

Empower Yourself: High-Risk MDS Patient's Healthcare Navigation Guide | PatientWing

Hearing the diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) can feel surreal—no two experiences are the same—and it's likely shocking in many ways. Not only do you have a type of blood cancer, but it’s expensive to treat.

PatientWing • August 12 2024

Promising Scientific Discoveries Bring Hope to IgAN Patients for a Brighter Tomorrow | PatientWing

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) remains the most common cause of primary glomerular disease worldwide, says a 2022 study published in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences. Often a progressive disease with no established specific treatment, current management focuses on optimal supportive care.

Fortune Recommends Health • June 19 2024

9 Best Hybrid Mattresses in 2024

Sleep remains a vital part of a healthy life. Yet 33% of American adults report not getting adequate sleep, and a staggering 40% report accidentally falling asleep during the day at least once a month. ( 10 ) Getting better sleep starts with your mattress.

Butler Eagle • June 13 2024

Two centenarians share stories of their mothers’ love and caring

Two spry and articulate Concordia Lutheran Ministries residents looked back through the fog of time to provide insight into what life was like back then and to share stories and wisdom passed down from their mothers.

Livability.com • May 15 2024

Where to Find Craft Beverages in Licking County

With the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city benefits, Central Ohio offers a high quality of life and low cost of living with exemplary infrastructure, top-notch schools, friendly neighbors and uncommon natural beauty.

Forbes • April 23 2024

Here’s Why Unrealistic Expectations Are Prohibiting Your Success

Being a high achiever at work is often synonymous with high standards. High standards set precedents like “I expect to be treated with respect.” But too often, high standards are confused with unrealistic expectations.

Livability • April 5 2024

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find Out How to Get Connected

Moving to a new city is exciting! You’re met with different scenery, fresh opportunities and a wealth of places to explore. But it also means you probably need to make new friends, find your way around and get connected to your new hometown.

Livability • April 5 2024

Build a Career in Pennsylvania

Job hunting? Pause your search and focus on Pennsylvania, as this state has more than enough jobs to meet your skills and interests – and the jobs available are pretty cool.

Livability • February 1 2024

How to Launch Your Career in Great Falls, MT

For young professionals, there are plenty of great job opportunities in Great Falls, MT. This city is a launching pad for careers, where newcomers can find ways to connect with other young professionals and enjoy a lower cost of living that makes it easier to settle down in the region.

Livability • December 18 2023

Why I Started My Business in Arkansas, and You Should, Too

Arkansas is a highly attractive place to live, thanks to its low cost of living, friendly residents, diverse food scenes, entertainment options, stunning views, and, of course, its wide range of outdoor recreation activities. On top of these appealing amenities, The Natural State is also a great place to launch and grow a business, as it boasts a strong economy, incentives for startups, grant programs and suppor

Forbes • December 18 2023

6 Simple Steps To Boost Your Intrinsic Motivation

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction of the activity rather than the desire for a reward or specific outcome. Different from extrinsic motivation—engaging in a behavior to earn an external reward—intrinsic motivation comes from within, and the outcomes satisfy your psychological needs.

Livability • November 29 2023

The Housing Market is Hot in Manchester, NH

Explore some of Manchester’s neighborhoods to see what best fits your lifestyle and taste. If a new place to call home is at the top of your list, stop your search and place your attention on Manchester, NH. This bustling city, located in the southern part of the state, is beckoning you to come join in on the action. Here, residents live lives they love, with access to great jobs, four seasons of outdoor recreation, a cool arts scene, excellent restaurants – the list continues.

Forbes • November 18 2023

How To Be A Great Boss, Even If You’re Not In Leadership

Ally Love, Peloton fitness instructor, CEO and founder of Love Squad, and Today Show contributor, speaks frequently about being a boss and its impact on her training. "Being a boss, or assuming a title like this, encouraged me to take my training to the next level," Love says. "I realized it had nothing to do with where I was physically.

Forbes • September 5 2023

Failure Is An Art And How To Do It, Or Avoid It, Like A Champion

Failure as a noun means lack of success, omission of required action, or the collapse of a business. It can be embarrassing and painful to experience. Most will do anything to avoid failure—nobody wants to fail.

Forbes • July 12 2023

How Overcoming Your Past Helps Shape Your Future

Your past does not define your future, but it certainly helps shape it, whether consciously or subconsciously. This is because we often get hung up on the things that didn't come to fruition, happened precisely as intended, or missed opportunities.

Livability • July 5 2023

The Good Times Are Rolling in Downtown Lafayette, LA

The city’s downtown revitalization works to attract and retain younger generations. Major changes are happening in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, and the result is a quality-of-life trifecta that you’re going to want to take advantage of… trust us. Redevelopments continue to bring new businesses, residences, restaurants and music venues, creating a work, live, play lifestyle that’s all within walking distance.

Livability • July 5 2023

Why I Built My Business in Lafayette, LA, and You Should, Too

Find out why this region is the perfect place to launch a business. Savvy entrepreneurs can’t ignore Lafayette, Louisiana‘s promising future, resources, community support and infrastructure — the quintessential “wants” for starting or growing a business, if you will. In fact, some of the biggest companies in the country have chosen to plant roots in this parish (county), like Acadian Ambulance Service and jewelry equipment supplier Stuller.