Not all illnesses are visible, so the importance of being kind to everyone cannot be overstated. [More]

Finally, there is some good news about this year's flu season. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced there are fewer reports from physicians about patients seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms, with the number declining from 7.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 10 to 6.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 17. [More]

Holly Bertone, who suffers from autoimmune diseases and has made it a passion to help others, explains the top 24 workplace accommodations for individuals with autoimmune conditions. [More]

Valentine's Day! Has there ever been a holiday more likely to bring disappointment for someone with a chronic illness? For weeks leading up to the day, we are bombarded with images of happy couples enjoying romantic diners, beautiful bouquets of flowers and, let's not forget, the chocolate! [More]

Holly Bertone discusses when a person with a disability should inform their employer of their condition and what accommodation may be available. [More]

Holy Bertone explains how an autoimmune disease is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and what protection a patient has under the law. [More]

Do the upcoming holidays fill you with more dread than joy? Even for perfectly healthy people, the holidays can be stressful, but for those of us who have the added stress of chronic illness, we have additional worries about our health. Can we get through the season without getting sick? [More]

IG Living’s Patient Advocate Abbie Cornett explains the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) for patients with chronic illness. [More]