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Stress and IBD: How the summer can help soothe your gut

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Stress and IBD: How the summer can help soothe your gut

21 Jul 2025

What exactly is IBD?Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis: Two main formsIBD mainly refers to two chronic conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn’s can affect any part of the...

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

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

19 Jul 2025 • 2 Likes

Why do we have trouble sleeping in summer? In summer, sleeping often becomes more difficult, especially for people suffering from chronic conditions. Several environmental, biological and behavioural...

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Travelling with ankylosing spondylitis: Set off with peace of mind thanks to these practical tips!

Ankylosing spondylitis

Travelling with ankylosing spondylitis: Set off with peace of mind thanks to these practical tips!

18 Jul 2025

What is ankylosing spondylitis?A chronic inflammatory conditionAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints. It causes persistent...

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Summer superfoods: boosting your health and staying hydrated

Summer superfoods: boosting your health and staying hydrated

16 Jul 2025 • 2 Likes

Superfoods: boosting your health naturally The term ‘superfood’ refers to foods that are naturally rich in nutrients and considered beneficial for health and well-being. It is primarily a colloquial...

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Fibromyalgia: Is summer a time for relief or discomfort?

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Is summer a time for relief or discomfort?

14 Jul 2025 • 1 Like

What is fibromyalgia?A chronic condition with multiple symptomsFibromyalgia is a long-term health condition marked by a range of persistent and often debilitating symptoms. Chief among them is...

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Cyclothymia: When your mood is always on a rollercoaster

Cyclothymia

Cyclothymia: When your mood is always on a rollercoaster

11 Jul 2025

What is cyclothymia?Defining cyclothymic disorderCyclothymia, also known as cyclothymic disorder, is a long-term mood condition marked by frequent changes in emotional state. These recurrent shifts...

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Inflammation and diet: Which foods to avoid and what to eat instead

Inflammation and diet: Which foods to avoid and what to eat instead

7 Jul 2025 • 5 Likes

What is chronic inflammation, and why does it matter?Inflammation is your body’s natural defence mechanism. When you scrape your knee or catch a cold, your immune system triggers inflammation to...

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

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

5 Jul 2025 • 2 Likes

How do sunscreens work, and what do SPF ratings mean?Sunscreens are designed to shield the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. There are two primary types of UV radiation:UVB rays, which cause...

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

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

28 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

Why is our brain so sensitive to screens?If screens are so captivating, it's because they trigger highly effective brain mechanisms.The neural mechanisms of attention and rewardScreens constantly...

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These 12 everyday events could be triggering your depression

Psychiatry

These 12 everyday events could be triggering your depression

27 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

What are depression triggers? Why do they matter?While the causes of depression often stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or chronic illness, triggers are the everyday stressors or life events that...

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): causes, symptoms and treatments

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): causes, symptoms and treatments

23 Jun 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? Acid reflux: definition and causesGORD occurs when there is a relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter, which normally prevents the reflux of...

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

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

21 Jun 2025 • 2 Likes

Why has women’s health been excluded from medical research?For decades, medical research was built around a male-centric model. Until the 1990s, most clinical trials in Europe and the US were...

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