I have that sinking feeling… And it’s really starting to bother me. I’ve never said this openly before but here goes: My gut tells me there’s a strange link between…
If you or your loved one is living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), scientists have proven that there is a link between exercise and longevity—especially for people who have IPF.…
Stephen Mitchell was losing his fight with IPF about five years ago. He began running because he did not want to die of a lung disease, like his father. Although…
After watching a rather “dry” physician, a pulmonologist (I presume) on a video (you can watch it here), I felt like there was more to be had. This goes beyond…
One of the hardest parts of being diagnosed with a strange condition you’ve never heard of—like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)—is just getting your arms around what the hell it is…
Most people freeze when they hear the first two notes of John Williams’s theme from the movie Jaws. Lovers of classical music and band nerds will wait a few more…
We can only imagine how terrible it would be to be diagnosed with something that sits in our bodies for days or weeks, festering. For some, we find comfort in…
Treading water is difficult. Sometimes, that’s how it feels navigating a new diagnosis. It’s like trying to keep your head above water in a vast, foreign ocean, as waves of information…
Sharks have a fascinating immune system (and as far as we know, they don't develop idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). They can repair wounds and injuries quickly. Researchers even believe that…
Nobody fights alone… or at least I hope so. And some individuals on an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) journey were sweetly reminded that there are others who walk with them…
Get informed and gear up for Rare Disease Week this Monday! Start with our Editor's Choice. This week we have a sweet story about a pup and how he helps…
Here are some highlights of an inspirational article I'd like to share... Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company specializing in rare pulmonary diseases, headquartered in Germany, is stepping up to the…
Our fears are debilitating things that rob us of our energy, our dreams, and our opportunity for redemption. They are very much like rubber bands—flinging us back and forth. And…
Most people who have heard of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), we probably imagine a grandparent with their oxygen tank on a little cart and nasal tubes hooked over his/her ears.…
I recently lost a family member to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). She’d lived well with IPF for several years and physically well until the last six months. As you might…
Listen up: Scientists in Japan may be onto something big. They’ve discovered there is a significant correlation between the amount of fat vs. muscle that people have and how it…
Broadway Belts for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a yearly musical and comedy fundraiser to fight pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Created 7 years ago to honor the memory of Associated Press theater critic…
Ohhh, I've got a spark for discussion. I’m verklempt after reading a post from a 30-something woman who is living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). First, it breaks my heart…
One of the biggest misconceptions around idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is that once you get the diagnosis, exercise is off the table and there is nothing that you can do to…
Life has its obvious defining moments: graduation, our first house or apartment, falling in love and getting married, seeing loved ones pass, memorable trips, finding success, experiencing failure. The list…
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything going on in your life—finances, job, family drama (save it for your mama)—you have some idea of what mental fatigue feels like. But…
The death of a loved one is no doubt one of the most painful experiences in life. The grief, the confusion, and the emptiness that follows can sometimes feel unbearable.…
When tasked with delivering a life-changing diagnosis, it’s refreshing to hear that there are more doctors than not who understand the importance of how to share turning point news. If…
The Model-T. T-Shirts. T-Rex. Lots of really good and/or interesting things feature the letter T and a hyphen—including, if you have pulmonary fibrosis (PF), rare T-cells. Pulmonary fibrosis literally means…
’Tis the season to indulge in the spirit of giving. And that’s Kim Fredrickson's exact intention. Kim is an author, blogger, and marriage & family therapist who was diagnosed with…
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