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Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

29 Aug 2026

Physical activity is often associated with its positive effects on the body: improved physical fitness, prevention of certain diseases, maintenance of mobility … But its effects on mental health are...

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Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

8 Aug 2026 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Hypervigilance can feel like living with an internal alarm system that never fully powers down. Even in a safe place, the brain may keep scanning for danger, changes in tone, sudden noises, exits,...

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Why do some people bruise so easily?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

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Multiple Sclerosis: “I am a warrior, and I will overcome this illness with love and positivity.”

Multiple Sclerosis: “I am a warrior, and I will overcome this illness with love and positivity.”

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Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

29 Aug 2026

Why does physical activity also improve mental health?Physical activity isn’t just about strengthening muscles or improving endurance. It also has a direct impact on how the brain functions.During...

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Finding the right eczema cream: what do dermatologists recommend?

Atopic dermatitis
Eczema

Finding the right eczema cream: what do dermatologists recommend?

26 Aug 2026

Dermatologists across the UK and Europe consistently place regular, generous use of emollients at the centre of eczema management. The goal is to repair the defective skin barrier, reduce...

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Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

24 Aug 2026

Why can ulcerative colitis lead to deficiencies?Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. It can lead to...

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Weight gain without eating more: What's really going on?

Weight gain without eating more: What's really going on?

22 Aug 2026

Body weight depends on more than just the calories you eatThe metabolism changes over timeThe human body does not always burn the same amount of energy. As we age, basal metabolic rate (the energy...

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Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Respiratory allergies

Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

17 Aug 2026

What are respiratory allergies?Respiratory allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances in the environment, known as allergens.The most common allergens include:po...

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Can emotions make you physically ill?

Can emotions make you physically ill?

15 Aug 2026 • 1 Like

How are emotions connected to the body?Emotions are not only thoughts. They are also physical experiences. Fear, grief, anger, shame, anxiety, or prolonged stress can activate the nervous system and...

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Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Psychiatry

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

8 Aug 2026 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

What is hypervigilance?Hypervigilance is a state of heightened alertness. A person may feel constantly on edge, watchful, tense, or unable to relax. Their brain and body act as if a threat could...

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When summer gets tough: Understanding the link between heat and multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis

When summer gets tough: Understanding the link between heat and multiple sclerosis

3 Aug 2026

Why does heat affect MS symptoms?A disease that disrupts the transmission of nerve impulsesIn multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks myelin, a protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibres....

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Weight loss with Crohn's disease: a symptom that is often difficult to cope with

Crohn's disease

Weight loss with Crohn's disease: a symptom that is often difficult to cope with

31 Jul 2026

Why does Crohn’s disease often lead to weight loss?Chronic inflammation that increases the body’s energy needsCrohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. When inflammation is active, the...

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When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

COPD

When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

27 Jul 2026

What is COPD?COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung condition that makes it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema,...

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Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

Respiratory allergies

Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

25 Jul 2026

Understanding your allergies to manage them betterThe first step in living better with a respiratory allergy is identifying the factors that trigger your symptoms.The most common allergens include:pol...

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Why depression affects women differently

Depression

Why depression affects women differently

24 Jul 2026 • 1 Like

Why is depression more common in women?A higher prevalence from adolescence onwardsStudies show that depression affects women about twice as often as men. This difference generally emerges during...

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