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"Now I’m living my life. I’m more social. I’m getting out there. I don’t want to say [Transcendental Meditation] saved my life, but it did change my life."

Vets are turning to Transcendental Meditation.
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Learn about your rights and options for sharing your diagnosis with your employer and taking leave: http://bddy.me/2eTNuDs

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PatientsLikeMe members join the health care debate. Share your opinion with your senators in 3 easy steps: http://bddy.me/2h6tWMF

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"Should I pay for the medication or not have any food for 2 weeks?” PatientsLikeMe members weigh in on the health care debate.

Many people with chronic health conditions are concerned this week about what is taking place in Washington.
usatoday.com

"I was probably born with my disease. As I matured and grew, my disease was spiraling into something rather large. Over time I noticed my life was full of great things; things bigger and better than my disease. I have come to realize I may struggle from time to time but I am not my disease. My name is Allison. I am NOT bipolar, I live WITH bipolar." - Former Team of Advisors Member Allison on what makes her #MoreThan

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What's your experience with cancer screenings?

Many patients, no matter how old or sick they may be, are reluctant to abandon tests they’ve long been told can be lifesaving.
nytimes.com

True or false? Nonsmoking adults exposed to smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing heart disease or lung cancer by around 20-30%.

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Becca, Associate Product Manager at PatientsLikeMe, is #MoreThan her eating disorder. Read the moving promise she wrote to herself during treatment: http://bddy.me/2gXOBTh

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PatientsLikeMe updated their cover photo.
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Monday Morning Inspiration!

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Has PatientsLikeMe helped you find new treatment options? Tell us how in the comments!

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"Feeling that you have to handle everything is natural, but you have to look after yourself or you won’t be any use to your partner."

Looking after someone with chronic depression can be hard, as Poorna Bell discovered when her husband became ill. The first rule, she says, is to look after yourself
theguardian.com

10 hot weather and sun-safety pointers for people with lung cancer: http://bddy.me/2tOrz2g

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For patients, clinical trials are “almost as bad as dealing with Comcast or the worst airline.” Paul Wicks, VP of Innovation, on how to make them better.

Some clinical trial experiences are so terrible, it's “almost as bad as dealing with Comcast or the worst airline."
newsweek.com

In Newsweek's Cancer Rebels issue, Paul Wicks, VP of Innovation, weighs in on why less than 5% of cancer patients join clinical trials.

Sometimes, a cancer patient’s best chance is getting into a clinical trial. But finding the right one can be as hard as finding an IV in a haystack.
newsweek.com

"Most people can’t imagine being jet-lagged more than once a year. What if you had to live with it every single day?"

In this column, Kristiana Page talks about how to explain lupus fatigue in terms anyone who has traveled through time zones can understand: Jet lag.
lupusnewstoday.com

"How can I have an honest and frank discussion with my superiors about my mental state and still have them trust me?"

An email exchange shared on Twitter sparked an important conversation about the stigma around mental health.
usatoday.com

Former Team of Advisors member Deb is #MoreThan her MS. She's a horse lover and equestrian. What makes you #MoreThan your condition?

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What is the average age of ALS patients at the time of diagnosis?
A. 40
B. 45
C. 50
D. 55

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Shannon, a wife, mother, animal lover and writer, shares her journey to peace and contentment with MS: http://bddy.me/2u27w1X

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