Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Mind Mapping & Staying Organized for Hospital VisitsHave you ever caught yourself lying awake in the middle of the night, going back to months ago to find out what went wrong? Or preparing a session with the...reactionscomments
Working on My FitnessThe best my health has ever been was in D.C., before starting medical school. I mean, there are lots of reasons why this makes sense. I had a steady, though...reactions3comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...reactionscomments
Coping With Mental Health: Trauma-Informed CareTraumatic experiences can be life-changing, and it is well understood that such experiences can have long-term effects. In addition to mental health challenges, past traumatic experiences can lead to other...reactionscomments
Making Time for Healthcare AppointmentsWith sickle cell, time is always of the essence. Life is unpredictable but even more so when you have an unpredictable chronic illness. You never know how much time you...reactions2comments
Questioning Yourself?A lot of things go through my mind. Especially now that I’m stuck on crutches due to vascular necrosis. I ask myself "why?" I know the importance of self-sufficiency, hope...reactions4comments
Rebuilding My Confidence With AVNI believe everyone living with sickle cell disorder has an idea of what avascular necrosis is. Even if you have not experienced it, you must have seen someone or heard...reactions3comments
How Can You Care For Me, If You Don't Care About Me?To anyone who may witness me in a pain crisis, please do not judge me in my worst moment. Living with a chronic illness, especially one as painful as sickle...reactions6comments
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before the TransplantI've said it about a million times, I'm happy I participated in a clinical trial and got a second chance at living my life without the limitations of sickle cell...reactions1comment
Prioritizing Self-Care After TransplantUndergoing a transplant is a difficult process for children and adults because each stage - from conditioning to stem cell infusion, and recovery - poses a different challenge. A common...reactions1comment
Physical ActivityI like to believe that having sickle cell doesn’t at all limit my potential. That if I really want to do something, then I can. However, I have to say...reactions13comments
Change Makers Bundle Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Change Makers Bundle Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
6 Health Goals For WarriorsEvery year we promise ourselves that we will take our health seriously and do better with our health but we never really make that change. Sometimes we give up and...reactions3comments
Living Within My Means as a WarriorI believe I was born to be rich. I can tell by the size of my dreams and aspirations. I set goals that scare me and keep me awake at...reactions6comments
A Close Encounter With COVID-19As soon as you turn on the television you are confronted with the rising COVID-19 cases trend. This is not only in America but in many other countries. We are...reactionscomments
A Fireside Chat With PainFor the last two years, I've suffered in silence because as a transplant recipient, a common misconception is that my life is remarkably blissful. Sickle cell pain is out the...reactions5comments
FatigueWhen I was little, and I would get sick, my mother would hardly ever let me skip school. She’d push me to get up and get ready, saying it would...reactionscomments
5 Important NutrientsHave you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their peers? This can in part be traced to...reactions2comments
The Importance of Improving Your NutritionMy name is Wunmi and I'm a foodie! Carbs, snacks, and sugary drinks are the way to my heart. I mean the heart wants what it wants and I need...reactions7comments
