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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

Author, #ChronicIllness #Rheum #Disability Advocate, Photographer, Writer & @HealthCentral #RA site Power Advocate. Is your woke accessible? She/her

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Lene Andersen@TheSeatedView
7 Dec 2023
Should things end on this platform, which kinda seems inevitable, you can find me in other places, too.
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Narratives in the @JMIRS1 "include a diversity of voices and perspectives, and to ensure that patients play an active role in the journal." Read the Narratives Board's (of which I'm a proud member) new impact paper to learn more. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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For the first time ever, I saw the Leafs play live and in person! Thank you so much to @TorontoStar for the surprise subscriber gift of watching the game from the Star box. Still buzzing from the magic of it. #hockey
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🧠 Words matter — especially when it comes to #migraine disease. Using accurate, person-first language helps validate lived experiences and reduce stigma. Let’s move away from outdated or misleading terms and shift toward language that reflects the reality of this complex neurological disease. Save this for future reference! 💙 #MigraineLanguageMatters
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When #RheumatoiArthritis takes your life on a detour, staying focused on the future is hard. But it’s never too late to take back control. I share tips on how to get back on track in my new @HealthCentral column. pulse.ly/bnhxctdg1l

How to Get Back on Track When RA Derails Your Plans

When chronic illness takes your life on a detour, staying focused on the future is hard. But it’s never too late to take back control.

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In this very funny talk, Stella Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn." It changed how I see myself and my disability. #DisabilityPrideMonth pulse.ly/uyg3nparqx

I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much

Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all...

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Looking for a sincere way to talk to disabled people and about #disability in general? In this column for @HealthCentral , I share advice on words and topics. pulse.ly/3e7fqx6qje

A Better Way to Talk About Disability

Looking for a sincere way to talk about people who have disabilities? RA columnist Lene Andersen has advice.

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Your rheumatologist is vital to your treatment journey, but they can’t do everything. I write about who else you’ll need in my new @HealthCentral column. Who do you rely on? #RheumatoidArthritis #ChronicPain pulse.ly/8w6cue5ysi

Advice on Assembling Your RA Care Team

Your rheumatologist is vital to your treatment journey, but they can’t do everything. Here’s who else you’ll need.

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Happy 4th of July to my American friends!
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Treats aren't just for kids! In this @HealthCentral column, I make a case for treats to keep you going through the tough parts of #ChronicIllness. pulse.ly/zfwuzakix9

Why I Deserve a ‘Little Treat’ for Coping With My RA

RA columnist Lene Andersen makes a case for micro-presents that keep you going through the tough parts of a chronic illness.

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Happy Canada Day! #ElbowsUp
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The unpredictability of a chronic condition can make you feel out of control. In my new @HealthCentral column, I share my story of living with #RheumatoidArthritis and #anxiety. pulse.ly/q6gdlhfyhl

How to Cope When RA Sparks Anxiety

The unpredictability of a chronic condition can make you feel out of control. Lene Andersen shares her personal story.

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The data paints a bleak picture of the current state of the #healthcare system for women. To understand how it got here, it’s vital to understand the foundation that has shaped and perpetuated the sex bias. pulse.ly/1lmdgh2egw

HYSTERIA: A history of healthcare bias against women

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New guidelines call for higher SPF, but people with skin conditions need soothing formulas. Discover 12 products that do it all in @healthcentral 's fourth annual Sensitive Skin Awards. #SkinCare pulse.ly/ivzh0wddhu

This Year’s Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin: HealthCentral’s 2025 Sensitive Skin Awards

New guidelines call for higher SPF, but people with skin conditions need soothing formulas. Discover 12 products that do it all in HealthCentral’s fourth annual Sensitive Skin Awards.

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Although we appear to have moved on from the days of duct-taping disabled women to mammogram machines, people who live with #disability are still largely a forgotten population for #BreastCancer screening. #HealthCare pulse.ly/apiwz6ddnv
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Do you overheat in the summer? A wearable neck fan might help you feel better. #RheumatoidArthritis pulse.ly/v7sjgy4mos

KIDEE Neck Fan, Portable Bladeless Neck Fans, Upgrade 360° Airflow, Super Quiet, 3 Speeds, 4000mAh...

neck fan portable bladeless personal wearable ac hanging hands free strong leafless design mini air conditioner cooling cooler usb fans indoor outdoor travel sports 3 speeds headphone quiet low noise...

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To track (your #RheumatoidArthritis symptoms) or not to track? I don't and in my new column for @healthcentral I share why and how I stay on top of things without it. pulse.ly/kpywafbzl3

Should You Track Your RA Symptoms? Why One Advocate Doesn’t

Columnist Lene Andersen shares why symptom tracking is not a big part of her life with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Carrying extra belly fat not only ups your risk for #RheumatoidArthrititis, it can also interfere with treatment. But losing weight can make a big difference. Learn more on @healthcentral pulse.ly/kjhimdnssm

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Belly Fat: What’s The Link?

Carrying extra belly fat not only ups your risk for RA, it can also interfere with treatment. But losing weight can make a big difference.

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"Remission is this mysterious and coveted thing that gets causally mentioned when we are first diagnosed, but what is it?" @jgchayko shares the tools that got her there. #RheumatoidArthritis pulse.ly/rkptkmnmlz

The Ebb and Flow: Remission and Rheumatoid Arthritis

The transition between seasons is usually the most active time for my disease. The rain forest climate where I live is subject to sudden shifts in pressure and changes in the weather. Yet despite the...

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How do you know if it's #disability discrimination? Try my handy trick. Learn more in this post on The Seated View. pulse.ly/fiwowqwn8d

Sensitive to the D-Word: A Disability Discrimination Test

Updated March 5, 2021 When you mention the D-word (discrimination) in connection with people with disabilities you get the funniest reactions. People sort of wince, they cringe, they even get angry...

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If you're not sure something is discriminatory to people with a #disability, here's a handy test, as well as examples I've experienced (and people are still experiencing) #NAAW2025 pulse.ly/nljeuivdei

Sensitive to the D-Word: A Disability Discrimination Test

Updated March 5, 2021 When you mention the D-word (discrimination) in connection with people with disabilities you get the funniest reactions. People sort of wince, they cringe, they even get angry...

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