Chronic Health

02/02/2026

Why I’m Rejecting ‘Hustle Culture’ in My Life With Chronic Illness and Reclaiming Peace
Hustle culture is everywhere. It glorifies productivity at any cost, celebrates late nights and early mornings, and rewards the ability to constantly push through boundaries in pursuit of success. But for those living with chronic…

Discover a deeply personal journey of rejecting hustle culture while living with chronic illness and embracing a more balanced, sustainable path to fulfillment.

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

Unmasking the Silent Shift: 11 Smart Strategies for Coping With New Memory Loss Symptoms After Living With Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness already demands an immense level of resilience. It often means adapting to physical limitations, emotional strain, and long-term changes to your routine. But when new symptoms emerge—particularly those related to…

Discover how to manage and adapt to new memory loss symptoms after long-term chronic illness with 11 smart, practical strategies that empower your daily life.

01/31/2026

The Empowered Patient: 15 Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people with symptoms ranging from widespread pain and fatigue to brain fog and sleep disturbances. Because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, effective management depends heavily…

Make the most of your next appointment with these 15 smart questions to ask your doctor if you have fibromyalgia. Take control of your care through better conversations and personalized treatment plans.

01/30/2026

What is going on in the fibromyalgia brain and nervous system
At the heart of these symptoms lies dysfunction within the brain and central and peripheral nervous systems. Recent research has shifted understanding dramatically from muscle or joint problems to core alterations in neurological processing. Below is a detailed discussion of the neurobiological foundations underlying fibromyalgia, addressing how neural circuitry, neurotransmitters, brain connectivity, autonomic systems, and peripheral nerves contribute.

What is going on in the fibromyalgia brain and nervous system

01/29/2026

Higher Risk for Sjögren’s Syndrome in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is widely known as a chronic pain and fatigue syndrome, yet its overlap with autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome is increasingly recognized in clinical practice. Emerging evidence suggests that individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia may face a notably higher risk of developing Sjögren’s syndrome than the general population.

Higher Risk for Sjögren’s Syndrome in Patients With Fibromyalgia

01/28/2026

Trial Results of New Treatment for Fibromyalgia Targeting Non Restorative Sleep
A breakthrough clinical trial has recently shed light on a novel treatment approach for fibromyalgia focused on improving non‑restorative sleep. The innovation utilizes a dual intervention combining slow‑release melatonin with low‑dose gabapentinoid timed-release capsules.

Trial Results of New Treatment for Fibromyalgia Targeting Non Restorative Sleep