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Lene Andersen
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Author, #rheumatoidarthritis & #disability advocate, camera nut. Seeing the world from a different POV. She/her.

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My take on the silencing of over-60s with #RheumatoidArthritis plus strategies to make sure your voice is heard. Read my new column for @HealthCentral.
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What Happens When You Age Out of the RA Spotlight?
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January 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Skin issues are the main calling card of this #RheumatoidArthritis complication, but you may also experience vision problems, fatigue, and other concerns. Learn more on @healthcentral.bsky.social .
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Rheumatoid Vasculitis: Symptoms, Treatment, & Images
Rheumatoid vasculitis is an RA complication that causes blood vessel inflammation on skin, fingers, toes, and more.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Today is Blue Monday., the "saddest day of the year." I'm using a light therapy lamp to fight back agaist #SeasonalDepression. Much to my surprise, SAD wasn't the only thing it helped. Read my story on the long
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I Tried Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
It arrived like clockwork the second week of February. I’ve had Seasonal Affective Disorder for as long as I can remember, as do several other people in my family. This year’s was a humdinger. I started isolating (remember this was before COVID-19), the world lost its colours, I got really sad, ...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Doing things just because they’re fun has become a helpful part of living well with my #ChronicIllness. Learn how I use play to cope in this column for @healthcentral.bsky.social .

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How I Include Play in My Care Routine for RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis columnist Lene Andersen finds ways to have fun to help ease the stress of living with an autoimmune disease.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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When it feels like everything and everyone are testing you and you're thsiclose to losing it, @todmaffin.com shares how to calm yourself down so you can think.
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Your Anger Response Is Broken — Here's the Fix #mentalwellness #doomscrolling #shorts
Yes, the news is dark. You don’t have to stop feeling anger. But here’s one way to stop BECOMING the feeling.WATCH NEXT ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N82...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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NEW: There’s no shortage of tips out there for living well with #RheumatoidArthritis. In my new column for @healthcentral.bsky.social , I share the bits that have actually made a difference in my life.
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The Best Advice I Ever Got for My Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lene Andersen shares the tips that have made a real difference in her life with rheumatoid arthritis.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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GET PAID: In menopause and from the US? Researchers want to capture the lived experience and turn it into evidence that changes how menopause is understood and addressed. Learn more:
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December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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To track (your #RheumatoidArthritis symptoms) or not to track? I don't and in my new column for @healthcentral.bsky.social I share why and how I stay on top of things without it.
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Should You Track Your RA Symptoms? Why One Advocate Doesn’t
RA veteran Lene Andersen goes into why symptom tracking is not a big part of her life with RA.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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This was the year the first chapter of my novel-in-progress was selected as a Notable in the Gutsy Great Novelist competition. I can't begin to say what a boost that was! Read it (and the other selections) here: #writing
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Winners 2025 - gutsygreatnovelist.com
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Chapter One Prize. Congratulations to John Morgan (1st), Caitlin Quinn (2nd), and Ucheoma Onwutuebe (3rd)!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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30% off my 2026 Bird Calendar. Stunning local bird #photography, celebrating the birds that call the city home. Perfect for nature lovers, gift-givers, and anyone who wants a daily dose of beauty.
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Vendita Domini
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The Seated View 2026 calendar is out! A year of Toronto’s nature and urban wildlife—captured in striking, memorable images by... Me!. Perfect for gifting or bringing a little local beauty to your home or office.
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2026 The Seated View Calendar | Zazzle
A year of Toronto’s nature and urban wildlife—captured in striking, memorable images by Lene Andersen. Perfect for gifting or bringing a little local beauty to your home or office.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Five years after the pandemic hit, questions remain about how and why millions of Americans are still struggling with long-term disease. A special report on #LongCOVID on @healthcentral.bsky.social .
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Long COVID Now: A Special Report
Discover expert insights on long COVID diagnosis, treatment & prevention as leading health authorities reveal groundbreaking findings 5 years after the pandemic's onset.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Today, my rheumatologist saw me within 15 minutes of my appointment time, and I was done after 20 minutes. Home 90 minutes after I left,cand that's only because I stopped for groceries. This is mind-blowing. I'm buying a lottery ticket!
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November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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There's a mounting pressure on writers for debut books to be bestsellers. How publishers are relying on incomplete data to predict the next big thing, instead of investing in the development of a writer's craft. #writing
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We're told that the flu #vaccine cultivated in eggs is safe if you have an egg allergy. If, like me, your experience is different, check out this resource for alternatives.
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Flu Vaccine Techologies
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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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When you’re living with a #FoodAllergy, knowing what’s in your food is essential. @healthcentral.bsky.social shares expert tips for staying safe and eating well..
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How to Read Food Labels When You Have a Food Allergy
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November 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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The story of a craving for oats, how I filled it, and the benefits it had for my health.
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Nutfree Deliciousness: I Discover Overnight Oats and My Body Gets Happy
Updated March 27, 2021 I'd started fantasizing about oats. Now, this is worthy of mention because in terms of culinary delights, I have never in my life been rendered to drooling stupefaction by the thought of anything involving oats. I mean, I like the wee flakes, but obsession? I’m a big fan
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November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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No one thinks this messing with time is a good idea, least of all pets on a feeding schedule.
Unhappy tabby cat: turning clocks back means I have to wait another hour for my food?
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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If the Jay's lose tonight, they still deserve a parade. #WantItAll
November 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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They mean well, but sometimes people need to be gently reminded to MYOB about my #ChronicIllness —in a nice way, of course (because I'm Canadian). How do I do this? Learn more in my new @healthcentral.bsky.social column.

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This Is How I Handle Unsolicited Advice for My RA
Rheumatoid arthritis columnist Lene Andersen shares how she responds when people offer unhelpful tips on how to manage the condition she’s lived with for decades.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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I don't normally watch a lot of sports (except for wheelchair rugby), but I admit it. I jumped on the bandwagon for the World Series. The first time since 2993 when the Jay's last won. It's kinda fun. #WantItAll
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Balancing your gut bacteria may help you ease #RheumatoidArthritis flares. @healthcentral.bsky.social has info on how to choose and start a supplement.
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Probiotics for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can They Help?
Probiotics may modulate gut health, influencing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Research on specific benefits of probiotics for RA is ongoing.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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They mean well, but sometimes people need to be gently reminded to MYOB—in a nice way, of course (because I'm Canadian). How do I do this? Learn more in my new @healthcentral.bsky.social column. #RheumatoidArthritis

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This Is How I Handle Unsolicited Advice for My RA
Rheumatoid arthritis columnist Lene Andersen shares how she responds when people offer unhelpful tips on how to manage the condition she’s lived with for decades.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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If you’re living with #autoimmune illness, shifting hormones can intensify symptoms. But there are solutions that can help. Read more on @healthcentral.bsky.social
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How Menopause Impacts Autoimmune Diseases
The intersection of menopause and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis can intensify some symptoms and lead to confusing diagnoses. But specific treatments choices can help manage these midlife changes.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM