The Spoon Theory offers a simple yet profound framework for understanding the complexities of living with MS and other ...

A theory that’s been around for many years to describe a person’s capacity for tangible and emotional tasks, called the spoon ...

The concept was originally coined by lupus patient and chronic illness advocate Christine Miserandino, who wrote the blog post The Spoon Theory. In the post, Miserandino describes how she ...

When we first saw [Barqunics’] design for a self-stabilizing spoon for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, we wondered how well something like that could work. But take a look at the ...

Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat. Lupus has a range of symptoms, and strikes without warning.

The Lupus Impact Tracker was developed to help you communicate effectively with your doctor about your lupus symptoms and how they may be impacting your quality of life. Complete this simple worksheet ...

Having lupus may make you more prone to food allergies. However, more research is needed to better understand the relationship between the two. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Pooled data analysis from 22 studies. † Lupus in minorities: nature versus nurture [Unpublished Observ., May 2008]. Lupus occurs only in young women Lupus may occur at any age and in both ...

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Yes, a dermatologist can diagnose lupus. They specialize in treating conditions that affect the hair, skin, and nails, such as autoimmune diseases like lupus. They can work with you to put ...

Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. Expectations theory attempts to predict what short-term interest rates will be in the future based on current long-term ...