Confronting T2 Diabetes in Turner Syndrome Did you know that the Turner Syndrome community is at a heightened risk for developing type II diabetes? Sugary drinks and other sweet treats lovingly doled out to children may not have been the best reward, after all! In response to the elevated risk of developing T2, this month […]
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Subscribe to our blog Everywhere you turn for guidance on nutrition, you will find strong recommendations to eat more of a plant-based diet. But did you know that the many varieties of vegetables have fantastic healing properties? Eating a diet rich in vegetables (and fruits) can improve your quality of life. Eating healthy is especially
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From time to time, we all need a little support to maintain emotional wellness. After months of sheltering in place, we must find balance in managing health and emotional wellness as we begin anew. WEBINAR TOPIC Balancing Emotional Wellness REGISTER HERE Online at: https://turnersyndromefoundation.org/webinar-balancing-emotional-wellbeing-06-15-2021/ Please join us for Webinar- Balancing Emotional Wellness, as we are joined by
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This post summarizes an article by Dr. Thalia Thompson, et al. titled “A Mixed-Methods Study of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Turner Syndrome.” It explores how Turner Syndrome (TS) affects young people’s ability to exercise, given their TS-related health challenges. About the Study Purpose The two purposes of this study were
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Do you or a loved one have health challenges due to Turner Syndrome? Struggling with finding the doctors you need in order to stay healthy? This article will help you learn how to find doctors that can help you with your specific health needs, called specialists, and how to refer others to specialists that have
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In this post, Katie, a woman who has Turner Syndrome (TS), talks about her experience with growth hormone and estrogen therapies. Her experience may not be the same as that of others, but may shed some light on the treatments which are common for patients who have TS. My Diagnosis My name is Katie, and
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Subscribe to our blog In our most recent webinar with Paula Glashausser, LCSW, ACM, she shared several healthy coping strategies for those who experience anxiety. In this blog we will provide an overview of some “emotional coping” strategies she outlined. These simple exercises can be done discreetly even in a social setting, making them excellent
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Christina is a woman who has Turner Syndrome, a wife, and a teacher. In this monthly blog series, she shares her experiences living with Turner Syndrome after aortic dissection surgery. Life Post-Surgery Hello again! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during these most challenging times. This month, I would like to look
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