Ankylosing spondylitis

The benefits of physical activity in the management of ankylosing spondylitis

25 Aug 2023

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and pelvis. It can cause stiffness, pain and reduced mobility. In terms of management, a growing body of...

Cluster headache

Cluster Headaches: Everything you need to know

21 Aug 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Cluster headaches are a testament to the lengths of pain the human body can endure. These aren’t just any headaches – They strike suddenly and swiftly, and are distinguished by their unique...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis and cognitive disorders: what are they?

18 Aug 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). It is a neurological condition that can cause a range of motor, sensory, psychological...

Fibromyalgia

Planning a pregnancy with fibromyalgia: What to expect?

14 Aug 2023 • 1 Like

Any person’s decision to start a family is exciting and transformative. However, it poses special problems and concerns for fibromyalgia-affected women. A chronic pain syndrome called fibromyalgia...

The restorative power of a nap and its health benefits!

10 Aug 2023 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

Napping is a fairly widespread and natural practice for humans, as it is for many mammals. Today, it is the subject of growing interest in the field of health and well-being. Research has shown that...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and sexual health: Is there a link?

7 Aug 2023 • 1 Like

The relationship between diabetes and sexual health can be very tricky. This condition can cause many additional issues, yet sexual problems are often overlooked or simply not discussed openly....

Complementary (alternative) medicine: everything there is to know!

5 Aug 2023 • 2 Likes • 3 comments

The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used by the NHS to designate practices that can be used in addition to so-called conventional, or mainstream, healthcare, with the aim of...

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome: everything there is to know!

4 Aug 2023 • 1 Like

Carpal tunnel syndrome (or CTS) is a common hand disorder, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It is a painful pinch that can be quite disabling in everyday life. What are the...

What is Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE)?

31 Jul 2023 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

To enable people to actively manage their medical illnesses and enhance their general well-being, therapeutic patient education (TPE) is essential. TPE goes above and beyond standard medical care by...

Multiple sclerosis

Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

30 Jul 2023

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It affects the myelin - the sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibres - whose progressive...

Cardiovascular diseases

The different heart surgery techniques: everything there is to know!

28 Jul 2023 • 1 Like

Heart disease is a major health problem worldwide, and is the leading cause of medical consultations. It is the 1st cause of death worldwide, and the 1st cause of death among males in the UK.  There...

Colorectal cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary disorders

Everything you need to know about digestive and urinary stomas!

24 Jul 2023

The gastrointestinal tract is another name for the digestive system. It is the area of the body that breaks down meals and creates waste. In some cases, in order to ensure correct work of the...