Live Yes! with Arthritis

Episode 32: Brain Fog, Mental Clarity & Arthritis

March 30th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 49 secs

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Mental fuzziness, or “brain fog,” is a frustrating phenomenon that often occurs with arthritis and related conditions, like fibromyalgia. Listen to experts discuss some suspected causes and ways to deal with it.

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Episode 26: Mind Over Stress

December 8th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  39 mins 43 secs

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Ever wondered why your arthritis symptoms seem worse when you’re experiencing a lot of stress? In this episode, we explore the stress-arthritis connection, including how chronic stress contributes to pain, inflammation and decreased immunity. We’ll also discuss proven strategies to help reduce stress and manage arthritis symptoms so you can live your best life and thrive mentally and physically.

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Episode 20: Sleep & Painsomnia

August 18th, 2020  |  Season 2  |  36 mins 53 secs

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Sleep is an essential part of managing your overall health and well-being. However, for many people, especially those living with chronic pain, it’s often difficult to get the quality sleep needed. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or finding a position that’s comfortable for your joints, getting a good night’s rest may feel like an impossible dream. Sleep researcher and expert Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to help combat common sleep issues and provides some ideas on what you can do to set yourself up for sleep success.

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Episode 2: Mindfulness

December 9th, 2019  |  27 mins 24 secs

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On this episode, we’re talking about the link between stress and arthritis symptoms, like pain, sleep and fatigue, and how mindfulness can help. Get tips on getting started from special guests, Nicole Riley, MD, an integrative pain management doctor and mindfulness expert, and Meryl Arnett, a meditation and yoga teacher.