Healthy for the holidays

And expert advice on applying for disability. November 9, 2016   What is the best way to deal with holiday stress?   Scroll down for the answer. Thinking About Drinking? Read This First. Most people enjoy an occasional happy hour with co-workers and friends. But what if you have lupus? We asked two members of our Medical-Scientific Advisory Council for their help in developing some guidelines. Read more Ask the Experts: Social Security Disability and SSI In this presentation, disability law attorney Sheri Abrams reviews the two disability benefits programs administered by the Social Security Administration. These are Social SecurityDisability (also known as SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Check it out Sharing the Journey: Handling Holiday Stress This month, we asked you to share suggestions for managing stress during the holidays to help prevent and minimize flares. Your ideas and insights are good to keep in mind as the days grow shorter and the holidays approach.   Read more Featured Events Education Lupus Living SAVE THE DATE Giving Tuesday Tuesday, November 29        Obesity and Lupus  Obesity in America is on the rise, with 35% of U.S. adults considered obese. And while too much excess weight can be harmful to anyone's health, it poses even greater risks for women with lupus.   Check it out Souper-Charged Soup Check out this nutrient-packed salmon soup recipe that has everything you need to comfort you on cold fall days, plus helpful tips from a dietitian based on considerations for lupus. Read more Research Advocacy Aurinia Phase III Clinical Trial for Voclosporin Last week, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals announced its plans for a single Phase III clinical trial for voclosporin in the treatment of lupus nephritis. This follows the successful completion of an end of Phase II meeting with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new trial is expected to commence in 2017. Learn more Cut it Out: 14 Day Challenge  Recently, we launched the Cut it Out campaign to ask everyone to cut something simple out of their daily routine – such as coffee, alcohol, sweets, or TV – and then make a donation to support lupus research. As part of the campaign, we developed a video to capture the devastating impact of lupus. Watch   The holidays can be fun, but they can also be very stressful. Any type of stress on the body has been suspected to trigger a lupus flare. With the impending holiday season, it is important to give yourself time in order to prepare for the potential incoming stress. You can learn ways to manage and cope with stress to ensure that you enjoy the holiday season flare free. In this Ask the Expert Q&A, Cindy Coney answers your questions about dealing with holiday stress with lupus. Read more You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Lupus Foundation of America's newsletter. If you would like to unsubscribe or change your preferences, please click here. Lupus Foundation of America 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Tel: 800-558-0121 Fax: 202-349-1156 lupus.org

 

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