Live Yes! with Arthritis

Episode 36: Goal Setting for Arthritis Pain Relief

May 25th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 35 secs

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The daily struggle of managing arthritis can make it difficult to think long term. However, understanding how to set achievable goals may help you find relief from arthritis pain. Learn strategies to take the first step, including how to set obtainable milestones, overcome barriers and work with your healthcare provider, family and friends to stay on track.
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Episode 35: Body Image, Self Esteem & Arthritis

May 11th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  39 mins 25 secs

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Learn how to foster a healthier body image to better care for your mental and physical health – despite the unpredictability of living with arthritis. Additionally, learn coping strategies for bad days, not only so you can have a better relationship with yourself, but also with those around you.

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Episode 34: Arthritis Patient Experiences with COVID-19

April 27th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 25 secs

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People with chronic conditions like arthritis have particular concerns about COVID-19. In this episode, listen to two arthritis patients talk about their experiences with the virus and how they dealt with it.

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Episode 33: Occupational Therapy Benefits for Arthritis

April 13th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  39 mins 5 secs

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Whether you are recently diagnosed with arthritis or are well into your journey of living with the disease, occupational therapy can help you learn to manage your symptoms and get you back to doing activities you want or need to do. Learn about the many benefits of adding occupational therapy to your care and the research that supports available treatments.

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 31: Mindful Eating & Weight Loss

March 16th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 5 secs

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Maintaining a healthy weight is key to managing arthritis, but gaining control over mindless munching can be difficult during stressful times. In this episode, learn mindful approaches to eating that can help you manage your weight, stick to a balanced diet and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body, without all the gimmicks and hype.

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Episode 30: Advocating for Arthritis

March 2nd, 2021  |  Season 3  |  31 mins 40 secs

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People with arthritis face unique barriers to care – and we are working hard to break down these barriers by advocating for the arthritis community with lawmakers and decision makers on Capitol Hill and beyond. Our guest expert, Anna Hyde, will help us understand how sharing our arthritis stories with policy makers can be a driving force for change.

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Episode 29: COVID: One Year Later & Vaccines Update

February 16th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  37 mins

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It’s been a year, but people with arthritis still have many questions about how COVID-19 will affect them. In this episode, Dr. Ted Mikuls, a rheumatologist and researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, helps answer questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines, emerging variants of the virus, and all that we have learned in the year since the pandemic began.

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Episode 28: Medical Cannabis & Arthritis

February 2nd, 2021  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 1 sec

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CBD, THC, hemp, medical marijuana – these terms are used interchangeably but a good understanding of medical cannabis critical for making an informed decision about this pain management option. Hear what the latest research says about effectiveness for different types of arthritis pain and potential safety and medical issues, and how to weigh the pros and cons with your doctor.

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Episode 27: Microbiome, Gut Health & Arthritis

January 19th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 35 secs

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Microbiome, microbes, microorganisms – these terms may be confusing, but the types of bacteria living in and on our bodies can impact arthritis. Learn what helps or harms the microbiome and the health of your gut and discover dietary changes that can make a difference.

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