What is a stroke?A stroke is an event that occurs in the brain due to a disruption in the blood flow to the organ. There are 3 different types of stroke, ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic. Ischemic strokes are caused by a blockage in the arteries, whereas...
11 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis FlaresWe understand that Psoriasis flares could not only bring discomfort, but nagging pain to those who live with Psoriatic Arthritis. We've gathered these tips and tricks that to help our community learn 11 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis...
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Chronic Pain One of the predominant manifestations of spondylitis is chronic pain in the spine. Chronic pain can decrease mobility, daily functioning of tasks, mental health and overall quality of life. Therefore, it is critical to minimize the amount of pain you...
Cannabis Laws Lessen the Opioid CrisisBy Jack Cush, MD | 04 April 2018 Three reports from JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrate favorable trends with less opioid use when cannabis became legal. Opioid-related mortality increased nearly 320% between 2000 – 2015 and by...
How Nighttime Habits Affect Daytime HealthReviewed By: Smitha Bhandari, MD Exercise In general, hitting the gym helps you sleep better and get to sleep quicker. But when you work out, your body makes more cortisol. That’s a hormone that helps make you more alert....
Nutrition & Chronic Inflammatory IllnessNutrition and chronic inflammatory illness We know how hard it is to find trustworthy information online. It’s even harder when you are looking for information on health and nutrition. People are constantly pushing their...
Art TherapyCurious about Art Therapy? Art therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach to help individuals engage in a process of creation and self-reflection through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, etc. Art therapy mobilizes the creative potential and can...
Spondyloarthritis eLearning CourseUse this Education module for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), now reffered to as Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Are you looking for a comprehensive understanding of spondyloarthritis? Look no further than UHN’s online course....
We would love to hear about your experience with this disease. Share Your Story! Your insights may help another person somewhere along their own spondylitis journey. Consider these questions: What is your diagnosis? How old were you when you were diagnosed? What...