Unhealthy or damaged lungs can make it difficult for the body to get the oxygen it needs to survive. A variety of diseases or conditions…

Patients with EDS/HSD shoulder a burdensome workload living with a misunderstood condition. Typically, workloads include managing treatment plans, frequent appointments, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and…

    Any type of work or activity that depends on intensive use of your eyes — such as driving, reading, doing crafts, or staring…

In anticipation of more COVID-19 vaccine approvals this week, Dr. Elie Berbari, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic, says it's good…

It is a common scenario:  you think you are doing just fine, but family or friends can see that you are having significant memory loss. …

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main…

As a nurse, Stephanie Mingus has always known the importance of blood donation. However, it became even more apparent to her when she and her…

The smells of fall are our favorites – apples, fallen leaves, crisp air, and the last of our fresh garden produce. We hope you are…

  Exercise is an important component of health and wellness in many chronic conditions, and especially for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders…

    Medications that delay blood clotting are known as blood thinners (anticoagulants). These drugs make it hard for clots to form and prevent existing…

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you…

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S.,…