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If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless about the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone.
These feelings are especially common among people who may be at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications. You may have specific questions or concerns related to gout or conditions that go along with it, such as heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes — and personalized answers are not easy to find.
The Global Healthy Living Foundation — a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, education, research, and advocacy for people living with chronic illness — is collaborating with gout patient advocate Susan Herley to help you stay informed.
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The Global Healthy Living Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic illnesses (such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine, psoriasis, and cardiovascular disease) by advocating for improved access to health care at the community, state, and federal levels, and amplifying education and awareness efforts within its social media framework. GHLF is also a staunch advocate for vaccines.
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Mental Health
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Learn more about whether steroids like prednisone make suppress the immune system and what to do if you take them in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Learn more about guidelines for when to stop vs. remain on immunosuppressing medications when you get an infection, including coronavirus.
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Learn more about what painsomnia is, why people with chronic illness are prone to painsomnia, and how to manage it during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wellness
Wearing a Face Mask in Public: What Chronic Illness Patients Need to Know
Here is what you should know about face masks during the coronavirus pandemic if you have a chronic illness that could put you at higher risk for COVID-19 complications.
A Week of Nutritionist-Approved Anti-Inflammatory Pantry Meals for Coronavirus Quarantine
It is possible to eat nutritious, anti-inflammatory meals on a limited amount of pantry food and a limited budget. Here’s how.
Wearing Gloves During Errands Doesn’t Offer Much Protection Against Coronavirus (and Can Even Make Things Worse)
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Research
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Gout and Coronavirus
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A Chronic Illness Patient’s Guide to Navigating COVID-19
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Expert Advice
Migraine Resources
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