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What You Should Know About Lupus 
This Lupus Awareness Month, we encourage you to team up with the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and Lupus LA to spread public awareness of this often misdiagnosed and misunderstood disease. Each Monday in October, we will send you an email featuring important information about lupus, focusing on a different topic each week. Please forward these emails to your friends and family members to help them learn more about lupus.
Heart disease is present in one of every three people with lupus, and is a common cause of sickness and death. While most people develop it after 10 or more years of having lupus, many are still so young--in their 30s and 40s--that they do not even realize that their heart can get sick. Taking extra good care of the heart with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and heart medicines when needed can make a big difference.
How does lupus make the heart sick?
The most common heart problem in people with
lupus is inflammation in the sac around the
heart. This can cause shortness of breath and
sharp chest pains. Lupus can also directly
weaken the heart by causing it to get
inflamed. More
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In New York: Get into the Loop! NYC Hospital Tour 
Join us for the Get into the Loop! New York City Hospital Tour stopping in all 5 boroughs this fall. Get the latest on lupus from the experts and learn about our programs and support services. Each stop features dinner, fun giveaways and raffle prizes. Dinner will be provided.
Tuesday, October 16th - 6 PM to 8 PM
Register for this free program:
In Los Angeles:
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Mary Norton Boutique Opening Supports Lupus Research Mary Norton Boutique Opening Supports Lupus Research 
Luxury handbag and shoe designer Mary
Norton opened her newest boutique in Los
Angeles and donated a percentage of the
opening week proceeds to Lupus LA to benefit
lupus research through the Lupus Research
Institute. The cause is near and dear to
Norton's heart as she was diagnosed with
lupus nearly ten years ago.
Mary Norton is a red carpet favorite of Sharon Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Katherine Heigl, and Keira Sedgwick. Her bags are currently featured on the pages of Vanity Fair and Lucky Magazine. Read more » View photos from the event » |
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Join Us in the Fight Against Lupus! 
Take the opportunity this lupus awareness month to become a member of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and help to increase public awareness, provide education, and fund research leading to new treatments and a cure for lupus. JOIN NOW »
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