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9 Healthy Habits for People With Lupus

These lifestyle changes may help improve symptoms or reduce the risk of lupus flares.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on November 8, 2025
Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | November 8, 2025

Lifestyle changes won’t “cure” lupus, which is a chronic autoimmune disorder. Certain habits may help improve or manage symptoms, however.

In this video, learn about the recommended habits for people living with lupus.

References

Harrison, M. (2022). Lupus-related fatigue and cognitive dysfunction: The chicken and the egg. The Hospital for Special Surgery.

Jolly, M., et al. (2022). Predictors of stress in patients with lupus. Frontiers in Medicine.

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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
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