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On Monday, May 22 at 9:59am, Colorado-based mountaineer Chris Bombardier became the first man with hemophilia to reach the summit of Mount Everest. MORE: Man with hemophilia is scaling Mount Everest. According to his Facebook page Adventures of a Hemophiliac, Chris dedicated his achievement to all…

Life with hemophilia can be challenging but with appropriate treatment and preventative self-care, many people living with the disease can live fairly normal lives. To help prevent bleeds and other complications, we’ve put together a list of six self-care tips for people living with hemophilia. MORE: Ten benefits of having…

Hemophilia is a rare blood condition where people do not have the clotting factor which enables their blood to clot when bleeding. It’s an inherited disease that’s usually passed from mother to son. It’s also a disease that’s been prevalent in European royal families. MORE: A brief history of hemophilia…

Bob Byrne from Northern California has severe hemophilia A. As a result of bad bleeds when he was younger, Byrne now suffers from arthritis and finds getting around difficult. Without anyone who can offer him care on a daily basis, he decided to get a service dog. MORE: Ten benefits of having…

Hemophilia in children is diagnosed at an average age of nine months, and most children are diagnosed by their second birthday. If your pediatrician suspects your child has hemophilia, you may be concerned about their first appointment with the hematologist. To ease your worries, we’ve put together some tips to help you through…

If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE: Although there’s no cure for hemophilia, there are ways that to manage the disease and avoid bleeding episodes. Spoonie is a term coined…

Chris Bombardier may have been born with severe hemophilia B but he hasn’t let it stop him from setting his sights high — literally. MORE: Five tips for living healthily with hemophilia. Bombardier is currently at Camp 3 of Mount Everest. He’s getting ready to climb the summit of the world’s highest…

Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: Although there’s no cure for hemophilia, there are ways that to manage the disease…

The first recorded mention of hemophilia came in the second century when a collection of ancient Jewish writings noted that baby boys did not need to be circumcised if two of their older brothers had bled to death following the procedure. Later in the 10th century, an Arabian doctor described cases of…

Hemophilia is a rare blood disorder that primarily affects males, but females can be carriers of the disease. There are two different types of hemophilia carriers: possible carriers and obligate carriers. According to Steps For Living, the mutated genes associated with hemophilia lie on the X chromosome. If a woman…