Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and mental health: Is there a hidden link between flare-ups and feelings?

7 Apr 2025

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) is more than just managing bathroom trips and flare-ups. If you've ever noticed that stress, anxiety, or feeling low seem to make your symptoms worse, you're not...

Why do men and women handle stress differently?

5 Apr 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Have you ever noticed that your spouse, colleague or friend doesn't react to stress in the same way as you? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by anxiety while others seem to handle the pressure more...

Pernicious anemia

Fatigue, dizziness, neurological problems… Could it be pernicious anaemia?

4 Apr 2025 • 1 Like

Feeling extremely tired, getting tingling sensations in your hands and feet, or experiencing memory problems? While these symptoms may simply be signs of fatigue, they could also point to a more...

Neurological disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome: What can you do when your legs won’t stay still?

31 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

Have you ever struggled with an overwhelming urge to move your legs, especially at night, making it nearly impossible to relax or fall asleep? If so, you’re not alone. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS),...

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnoea and mental health: How does poor sleep fuel anxiety and depression?

24 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

Around 1.5 million people in the UK suffer from sleep apnoea, but a shocking 85% remain undiagnosed. While the condition is often associated with loud snoring and daytime fatigue, its impact goes far...

Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia and family: How can loved ones support recovery?

18 Mar 2025

Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex mental health condition that affects both patients and their families. Characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive difficulties,...

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer and intimacy: tips and advice

10 Mar 2025

Prostate cancer disrupts not only the life of the patient, but also that of his partner. Surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy... these treatments can cause erectile dysfunction, reduced libido and...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

Obesity and chronic stress: the role of hormones in weight gain and how to avoid it

4 Mar 2025

The link between obesity and chronic stress is very real, and our hormones are the main intermediaries. Prolonged stress upsets the hormonal balance, encouraging uncontrolled weight gain. Cortisol,...

Rare diseases

Living with a rare disease: An often underestimated psychological challenge

28 Feb 2025

Living with a rare disease often means facing the unknown. Medical treatment is a real obstacle course, but apart from the physical challenges, there is a huge psychological impact. Isolation, lack...

Colorectal cancer

Little-known risk factors for colorectal cancer: Diet, gut microbiome, and more

21 Feb 2025

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, affecting over 42,000 people each year. It develops due to the growth of malignant tumours in the colon or rectum and affects both men and...

Atrial fibrillation

Stress and atrial fibrillation (AF): Recognizing the link and protecting your heart

17 Feb 2025

Do you have atrial fibrillation and feel like stress triggers your episodes? Many patients notice that anxiety and daily tensions make their symptoms worse.Why does stress affect your heart? How can...

Epilepsy

Epilepsy and sleep: A complex relationship that impacts health and well-being

10 Feb 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

If you're living with epilepsy, you may have noticed that your seizures become more frequent or intense after a poor night’s sleep. This is no coincidence. Sleep and epilepsy share a complex...