Psychiatry

Impulse phobias: Why scary intrusive thoughts don’t define who you are

8 Aug 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Have you ever suddenly imagined a violent act, like hurting someone you love or doing something shocking, completely against your will? These thoughts can feel terrifying. They strike out of nowhere,...

Lipoedema

Lipoedema: Everything you need to know

4 Aug 2025

Why do some women develop painful, heavy legs that no amount of diet or exercise can fix? The answer may be lipoedema, a chronic and often misunderstood fat disorder that affects up to 11% of women....

Eating your emotions: when food becomes a refuge

2 Aug 2025 • 2 Likes

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a bar of chocolate after a difficult day, or snacking in front of the TV when feeling stressed or sad? This behaviour has a name: emotional eating. Much more...

Lung cancer

Lung cancer: When the body suffers in silence

1 Aug 2025

Shortness of breath when climbing stairs, overwhelming fatigue, vague body aches… These subtle or dismissed signs can actually be warning signals of lung cancer. Because they are invisible and often...

Heat and chronic disease: how to cope in high temperatures

26 Jul 2025 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

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 • 2 Likes

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 • 2 Likes

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,...