It’s hard to know which health-related apps are worth your time—especially with more than 325,000 to choose from, according to the mHealth App Developer Economics…
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7 free apps to reduce stress and pain
Chronic pain and chronic stress are so deeply intertwined that in many cases doctors and researchers suggest managing them together. These free stress-management apps can…
Getting to know your medications
In chronic illness, treatment plans can quickly get complicated. While following yours as well as possible can keep you safe and help you feel better,…
Caregiver’s toolkit
Caregiving 101: Basic guides on becoming a caregiver. On being a caregiver Care for the family caregiver Physical care tips: Guides and videos to help…
Great podcasts for chronic illness
Podcasts are a largely untapped resource for most people—but they could be especially useful to people with chronic illness. They’re a great option when you…
Morning routine with chronic illness
Chronic illness can be a bit of a roller coaster. Many people talk about having times of flare ups followed by times of relative wellness. But according…
Raising awareness for chronic illness from home
If you have a chronic illness, you know just how important it is to help more people understand how common and life-changing long-term sickness is….
A few simple ways to practice gratitude
Expressing or meditating on gratitude when you have a chronic illness can improve your wellbeing, according to a growing body of research. While it might…
5 free apps for managing chronic illness
Apps have great potential for making life with chronic illness a little easier. But finding the ones that work well for your needs can be difficult….
8 free apps to manage anxiety and depression
Using an app to manage anxiety and depression can offer important benefits, according to recent research. Because cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a long-proven method…