Epilepsy

Epilepsy and pregnancy: What should you know before conception?

Oct 30, 2024

For many years, women with epilepsy were discouraged from having children due to fears about seizures and the risks posed by medications. However, with modern medical care, the situation has changed....

Adenomyosis
Endometriosis

Endometriosis and digestive issues: Understanding causes and symptoms for better relief!

Oct 28, 2024

When discussing endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, digestive issues aren’t always top of mind. Yet, they affect nearly 80-90% of...

Psychiatry

Low energy, blues, or depression: How do you tell the difference?

Oct 27, 2024 • 1 Like

We all experience fluctuations in energy and mood. Sometimes it’s a passing dip, like feeling tired or unmotivated after a long week. Other times, sadness lingers longer than we expect. But when...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and sexual dysfunction: everything there is to know!

Oct 4, 2024 • 1 Like

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). Symptoms vary from patient to patient and depend on the location and severity of nerve...

Cancer

Chemotherapy and Radiation: How to best prepare yourself?

Oct 1, 2024 • 1 Like

Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for cancer can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time patients. These treatments aim to target cancer cells, but they also come with side effects that can...

Practical tips for enjoying retirement to the fullest!

Sep 28, 2024 • 3 Likes

Retirement marks a new chapter in life: it's finally time for some well-earned rest! At this stage, every senior's goal is to live well and stay healthy.However, the change in lifestyle and all that...

How can you manage your emotions better?

Sep 14, 2024 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Sadness, fear, anger, joy... these are all emotions that are part of our everyday life. But it is not always easy to embrace them. Depending on our character, these emotions - both negative and...

Preventing suicide: How to spot the warning signs and react in time?

Sep 10, 2024 • 1 Like

Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming 720,000 lives each year—a number that can often be reduced through timely intervention. Recognizing the warning signs is crucial, especially...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: How does it affect sex and relationships?

Sep 6, 2024 • 3 Likes

When we think about fibromyalgia, the focus often lands on the unrelenting pain, fatigue, and emotional challenges it brings. But beyond these physical and psychological battles lies another...

COPD

COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

Aug 10, 2024 • 3 Likes

A person suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is particularly vulnerable to weather changes, especially heat waves. These extreme conditions can aggravate respiratory symptoms...

Anger: An essential emotion you can learn to control

Aug 3, 2024 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Anger is a common emotion that can arise at any moment, often triggered by frustrating situations, injustices, or conflicts. While it is a natural response, poor management of anger can negatively...

Everything there is to know about cholesterol

Jul 29, 2024 • 4 Likes

According to research, more than one out of 10 American adults have high total cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is often perceived as the enemy of the heart, but in reality it plays an essential role...