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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has recently launched a series of videos tackling the issue of mental health and cystic fibrosis. MORE: Learn more about the emotional wellness of children or adolescent CF patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz7TEwa–po In this video, Dr. Anna Georgiopoulos explains that generally, anxiety in cystic fibrosis patients…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1ECsJmMs_Y In their latest Making it Matter podcast, Gunnar Esiason and Julia Rae take us through some of the dos and don’ts of going off to college when you have cystic fibrosis. MORE: Discover how teens with cystic fibrosis make the transition from high school to college. The duo talks us…

With warmer weather around the corner, it’s time to turn our attention to hydration. People with cystic fibrosis lose more salt through their sweat than non-CFers and don’t tend to have the same thirst sensations. It’s very easy for them to get dehydrated during the warmer months, which can lead to stickier…

In case you missed it, we hosted our first Facebook Live with prominent CF vlogger Lauren Rowe last month and it was a big success. We’ve always been big fans of Lauren’s and her YouTube channel Gifted Life, so we were thrilled when she agreed to take part in our…

https://www.facebook.com/Studio10au/videos/vb.333357666798151/1017506935049884/?type=2&theater   In this video shared by Studio 10 on their Facebook page, Australia’s 2003 Big Brother winner, Reggie Bird, joins the morning show panel and talks about what she’s been doing since the show and how her life has changed since getting married and starting a family.

The New York Presbyterian Hospital has compiled a playlist on Spotify of 40 songs to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to. Called Songs To Do CPR To, the list includes iconic hits such as Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” as well as the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” and Missy Elliot’s “Work…

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is…

Many people with chronic diseases have what is called an “invisible illness,” meaning that although they are very sick, they don’t have visible signs of illness so many people assume that they’re not really sick at all. Did you know there’s an app that will help you manage cystic fibrosis, including all…

  Lauren Rowe is one of our favorites at Cystic Fibrosis News Today. We love her positive outlook and ability to see the funny side of living with cystic fibrosis. MORE: What a nighttime routine looks like when you have a chronic illness. In the latest video from Gifted Life, Lauren…

Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. But how do you spot depression?  With help from prevention.com, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common physical signs…