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I Still Live a Full and Active Life with Lupus
My days may look a bit different than I imagined, but my life is filled with joy and purpose
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Todavía disfruto una vida activa y plena con lupus
Mis días pueden ser un poco diferentes de lo que imaginé, pero mi vida está llena de alegría y propósito
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Sjögren's disease affects mostly midlife women. Here’s what you need to know.
The High Cost of Living with Lupus
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I Won Three Olympic Gold Medals All While Keeping My Sjögren’s Disease a Secret from the Sports World
Now my goal is to tell as many people as I can to raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease
Hypothyroidism Caused Serious Problems for My Body and My Mind
I didn’t know my thyroid could have such a big impact on my health overall
Living with Lupus
There are many ways to manage and treat lupus that help keep symptoms from interfering with daily life
Lupus is A Cruel Disease — But Through Living With it, I've Found Balance and Grace
I embrace support, self-care and self-advocacy
FAQs About Lupus
Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.
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Take our quiz to see how much you know about cervical cancer screening, signs of cervical cancer and other important facts
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Take our quiz to see how much you know about diabetes types, treatments — and Tom Hanks
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