Anemia Overview
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAnemia is a common blood disorder. It occurs when you have fewer red blood cells than normal, or not enough hemoglobin in your blood. Here’s what you need to know about this condition.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine.
Lupus
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WaySystemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It causes periods of inflammation to various parts of the body. It can affect your joints, tendons, and skin. It can affect blood vessels. And it can affect organs, such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.
Asthma and Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWith correct asthma management and good prenatal care, most women with asthma can have healthy pregnancies.
Learning to Live with Heart Disease
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, ResourcesMillions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.