Psychiatry

These 12 everyday events could be triggering your depression

27 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

Ever felt like a wave of sadness hit you out of nowhere? You're not alone. Depression doesn't always stem from trauma or chemical imbalances. Often, it’s triggered by life itself, grief, stress,...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): causes, symptoms and treatments

23 Jun 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Do you experience frequent heartburn? Do you suffer from unexplained coughing, especially at night? Do you have a bitter taste in your mouth? If the answer is yes, this could mean that you have...

Can you train your brain to feel happier, scientifically?

14 Jun 2025 • 3 Likes

Can you really become happier… through training? This deceptively simple question hides a quiet revolution powered by neuroscience and positive psychology. Our brains are far from fixed, they can...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

Fatty liver and family life: How to find the right balance when living with NAFLD and NASH?

12 Jun 2025

Living with a chronic liver condition like NAFLD or NASH often means facing strict dietary changes, chronic fatigue, and ongoing treatment plans that can seem at odds with the everyday joys of...

The fear of flare-ups: How to stop waiting for the worst and take back control

23 May 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Fear of flare-ups is a common but often unspoken part of living with chronic illness. It’s the anxiety that sets in even when symptoms improve, the hesitation before making plans, and the constant...

The identity shift: How to build a life that includes, but isn’t defined by, illness

5 May 2025 • 7 Likes • 3 comments

What happens when a single word: a diagnosis, reshapes your entire sense of self? Finally, you have a name for your symptoms. But that name can come with an identity crisis, forcing a reevaluation of...

Asthma

Asthma can take away life’s simple pleasures, here's how to reclaim them

2 May 2025

Have you ever had to give up a special moment because of your asthma? Do you sometimes feel held back from laughing, exercising, playing with your children, or simply cooking a meal?Though often...

Medications and driving: Are your prescriptions putting you at risk behind the wheel?

26 Apr 2025 • 6 Likes • 2 comments

When most people think about impaired driving, they picture someone under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. But here’s a surprising fact: many everyday prescription and over-the-counter...

Can journaling bring real benefits for chronic illness symptoms?

25 Apr 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Living with a chronic illness can sometimes feel like an endless battle. Do you feel weighed down by the emotions that come with daily pain and fatigue? Are you wondering how to restore balance...

Medications and breastfeeding: which ones are safe to take?

12 Apr 2025

Are you a breastfeeding mother suffering with a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment? A crucial question is running through your mind: can I take my medication without risk for my baby? I...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease and emotional expression: Why do feelings seem locked inside?

11 Apr 2025 • 1 Like

When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, tremors and mobility issues likely come to mind. But did you know it can also affect how emotions are expressed?Behind a mask-like face and a monotone...

Mid-life crisis: Or a mid-life renewal?

22 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

Do you suddenly feel dissatisfied with your life? Do you feel that time is slipping away and that you have doubts about your future? Do you feel an urgent need for change, whether in your career,...