Learn how stress can affect your arthritis, and ways you can reduce stress with medicine, regular exercise and by eating certain foods.
Rheumatology & Immunology
Getting Too Many Colds? Try Some 20-Minute Workouts — Here’s Why
Moderate exercise can strengthen your immune system, but be careful not to overdo it. High-intensity workouts can sometimes have a negative impact. Learn more.
Is Your Immune System Unhealthy? Why Things Can Go Wrong
Your immune system usually protects you in a process that few of us think about. But sometimes, things go wrong, and it fails. Find out what happens — and why.
If Your Immune System Is Compromised, Can You Get Vaccinated?
Here’s what you need to weigh before getting a vaccine if you have a compromised immune system.
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Lupus and Brain Fog: How to Find Your Way
Monday morning finds many of us feeling foggy, but 20 to 50 percent of people who struggle with lupus have a unique feeling of mental fogginess
5 Things You Need to Know About Lupus
When I mention lupus to my patients, sometimes I get a confused look because it’s not a well-understood condition. People wonder why the body would attack itself, as is the case with lupus and other autoimmune diseases.