Health Expert Weighs In on Ongoing COVID-19 Threats
As my COVID-19 recovery continues, I have questions. So I called public health expert Frank James, MD, to help.
Articles by Jennifer Lynne
Despite All My Efforts to Protect Myself, I Got COVID-19
It finally happened. COVID-19 found me. After two and a half years of following the guidelines, I couldn’t outwit…
Those With Bleeding Disorders Should Beware of the Tonsils
A simple tonsillectomy led to my eventual diagnosis of hemophilia B and von Willebrand disease. Without a family…
What a Symptomatic Hemophilia Carrier Wants Others to Know
What happens when a symptomatic hemophilia carrier needs minor surgery? Will her increased risk of bleeding be recognized? The…
Managing Bleeding Disorders Requires Attention to Mental Health
It’s easy to spot physical damage, such as swollen joints, nosebleeds, limps, and bruises, when one suffers from a…
Why Entrepreneurship Works for Me as a Person With Hemophilia
Growing up in suburban Milwaukee, I saw the world through a self-employed lens. My grandfather sold and repaired typewriters, a…
For the Immunosuppressed, Life Still Isn’t Back to ‘Normal’
In addition to having hemophilia B and von Willebrand disease, I also am a caregiver to my 79-year-old…
You’re Not Alone: A Conversation With Bodybuilder L.A. Aguayo
I recently had the honor of interviewing bodybuilder L.A. Aguayo over Zoom. He is 34 years old, has severe…
Let’s Not Forget the Importance of Dental Care
I’m diligent about oral healthcare. I use an electric toothbrush, floss every day, and visit my dentist every three months.
Turning Gratitude Into Action on World Hemophilia Day
I am lucky to live in the United States, where medication to treat hemophilia and von Willebrand disease is…