Heat and chronic disease: how to cope in high temperatures

26 Jul 2025

Summer means high temperatures and a lot of sunshine, but for people living with a chronic disease, this time of year can be a real challenge. Heat waves can aggravate symptoms, cause discomfort, and...

Tinnitus

Sleepless nights and ringing ears: How to sleep better with tinnitus

25 Jul 2025

Struggling to fall asleep while your ears are filled with ringing, buzzing, or crackling noises? For people living with tinnitus, nighttime can feel like a waking nightmare. Sleep often becomes the...

Summer and sleep problems: how to get a better sleep despite the heat

19 Jul 2025

Summer means sunshine, holidays, longer days, but also nights that are too hot, often causing difficulty falling asleep or frequent waking. This may seem like a harmless phenomenon, but it has real...

Cyclothymia

Cyclothymia: When your mood is always on a rollercoaster

11 Jul 2025

Could your mood swings be more than just stress or tiredness? Cyclothymia, a milder but chronic form of bipolar disorder, is often misunderstood and mistaken for simply having a fluctuating...

Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

5 Jul 2025 • 1 Like

Protecting your skin from the sun is essential for everyone, but especially for those living with a chronic illness. UV exposure can pose extra risks when your skin is more sensitive due to...

Screens and the brain: What are the risks of overuse and how can you protect yourself?

28 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

From smartphones and laptops to TVs and tablets, screens dominate much of our daily life today. They inform us, entertain us, and keep us connected. But overuse can take a toll on our brains, mental...

Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

21 Jun 2025 • 2 Likes

Long treated as a secondary concern, women’s health remains underestimated in medical research. Yet, diseases and treatment effectiveness often differ considerably between men and women. Overlooked...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Obesity

Semaglutide: How can it support diabetes and weight loss?

20 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

Have you heard about Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus and wondered what they actually do, or if they're right for you? These widely discussed medications are all forms of a drug called semaglutide,...

Fabry disease

Fabry disease: how to live a normal life with a rare disease

16 Jun 2025

Have you ever heard of Fabry disease? How is it diagnosed and what can be done to treat it? Fabry disease, or Anderson-Fabry disease, is a rare genetic condition that can affect different parts of...

COPD
Emphysema

COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

13 Jun 2025 • 2 Likes

Did you know that emphysema is actually a type of COPD? While many people use these terms interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. Understanding how they’re connected can help you make sense of...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): A way to better live with your thoughts and emotions

9 Jun 2025 • 3 Likes

Living with a chronic illness often means dealing with a tough mix of pain, uncertainty, stress, and sometimes depression or anxiety.Do you ever feel overwhelmed, trapped by negative thoughts and...

Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

31 May 2025 • 1 Like

Are you a recreational athlete or competitive sportsperson? Did you know that some commonly prescribed medications can impair your performance, or even lead to disqualification? Pain relievers,...