Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Stress and IBD: How the summer can help soothe your gut

21 Jul 2025

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, is a daily challenge where stress often plays a major role. Yet, the summer offers a special opportunity...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Travelling with ankylosing spondylitis: Set off with peace of mind thanks to these practical tips!

18 Jul 2025

Vacations are a time to recharge, get a change of scenery, and break from everyday routines. But for those living with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis (AS), travelling can quickly...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Is summer a time for relief or discomfort?

14 Jul 2025

Summer is here, bringing sunshine, relaxation, and the comforting warmth of longer days. But for people living with fibromyalgia, this season isn’t always a welcome break. While some find temporary...

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...