Ankylosing spondylitis

How does ankylosing spondylitis affect the bones?

18 Mar 2024

Ankylosing spondylitis affects the joints of the spine, hips or lower back. It manifests itself through inflammation of the enthesis, the part of the bone where tendons, ligaments and capsules are...

What are the health benefits of hyaluronic acid?

16 Mar 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the body, its largest concentration is found in the epidermis and cartilage. As we age, its quantity diminishes. Now considered a medical treatment,...

Fibromyalgia

What are the Therapeutic Effects of Thermal Spa Therapy on Fibromyalgia?

15 Mar 2024 • 1 Like

Fibromyalgia has long evaded a one-size-fits-all treatment approach. In the quest for effective management strategies, thermal spa therapy has emerged as a complementary treatment with roots that...

Cushing syndrome

Cushing's syndrome: everything there is to know

14 Mar 2024

Cushing's syndrome is a rare disease that affects around 1 to 3 out of 1 million people each year. In most cases, the cause of Cushing's syndrome remains unexplained. So what exactly is Cushing's...

Alcoholism
Drug dependence
Substance dependence
Tobacco dependence

How to spot an addiction using the five Cs

9 Mar 2024

Addiction is characterised by the repeated consumption of a substance, such as tobacco, alcohol or drugs, or by the abnormally excessive practice of a potentially harmful behaviour (gambling, social...

Which drugs can cause a low platelet count?

4 Mar 2024 • 2 Likes

The role of platelets is to coagulate the blood, preventing significant blood loss in the event of injury.  Which drugs can cause a low platelet count? What can be the consequences of low platelets? W...

Sleep apnea

What are the treatments for sleep apnoea?

1 Mar 2024 • 2 Likes

Sleep apnoea, or obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), is a serious sleep disorder characterized by frequent and prolonged interruptions in breathing. This syndrome is due to repeated...

What are the health benefits of having a pet?

26 Feb 2024 • 1 Like

Less stress and a lower risk of depression, lower mortality from cardiovascular disease, etc. Having a pet is actually good for your health! We explain it all in our article!...

What are the benefits of spirulina?

24 Feb 2024 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Spirulina is a real superstar in the world of nutrition. It has become extremely popular due to its exceptional health benefits, both for the body and mind. So what are the nutritional properties of...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

The benefits of exercise in the management of diabetes

17 Feb 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Diabetes, a chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide, requires constant management to prevent long-term complications. In addition to drug treatment and dietary measures, physical...

Fibromyalgia

What are the benefits of psychotherapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

16 Feb 2024 • 2 Likes

Chronic pain is a major public health issue. Among various conditions and syndromes, fibromyalgia, which is still insufficiently recognised, poorly diagnosed and often poorly treated, is at the heart...

Epilepsy

Epilepsy surgery: everything there is to know!

12 Feb 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, affecting around 630,000 people in the UK. There are several types of epilepsy. This condition can often be successfully treated with medication. However,...