Rheumatoid arthritis

What are the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Sep 9, 2024 • 3 Likes

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a severe autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily afflicts the joints. It impacts around 0.5% to 1% of the adult population worldwide.Once the disease manifests, it...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

Aug 31, 2024 • 1 Like

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement. As the disease progresses, symptoms worsen, heavily impacting the quality of life. However, recent...

Chronic kidney disease

Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Aug 21, 2024 • 1 Like

Suni Lee, the celebrated Olympian gymnast, has recently made headlines not just for her remarkable athletic achievements, including winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also for her...

Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

Aug 16, 2024 • 11 Likes • 1 comment

In recent years, tai chi has garnered increasing attention as a holistic approach to health and wellness. Originating from ancient China, this mind-body practice combines slow, deliberate movements...

The benefits of vacation for our physical and mental health

Aug 12, 2024 • 4 Likes

Vacation plays an invaluable role in maintaining our physical and mental balance. It gives us the opportunity to recharge our batteries, strengthen our social ties and reduce stress levels. So in...

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

Aug 9, 2024 • 3 Likes

Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat, heart racing, from a nightmare that felt all too real? Or has someone told you about your nighttime thrashing and screams, episodes you can't even remember?Nigh...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What is the Diabetic Hand Syndrome?

Jul 13, 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Diabetic hand syndrome refers to a series of painful complications experienced in the hands associated with diabetes. These complications are frequent among diabetics, though they are not widely...

Diabetes

Diabetes: What cardiovascular diseases can it lead to?

Jun 29, 2024 • 1 Like

While managing diabetes is important for overall health, one of the most significant concerns is its impact on cardiovascular health. Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing...

Which medications should be avoided during pregnancy?

Jun 28, 2024 • 1 Like

It is essential to properly prepare for pregnancy with your doctor or midwife, especially if, as a pregnant person or someone planning to conceive, you take medications daily. It is imperative to not...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and Foot Health: Why should you wear non-binding socks?

Jun 24, 2024

Diabetes isn't just about managing blood sugar—proper foot care is important too, making daily foot inspections, wearing proper footwear, and maintaining foot hygiene quite essential. These...

Spasticity

Spasticity: Everything you need to know!

Jun 17, 2024 • 2 Likes

Spasticity is a symptom found in various neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), stroke (CVA), and cerebral palsy. It is characterized by sudden muscle contractions during...

Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

Jun 10, 2024

During therapy, when the relationship between a patient and their therapist is well established, there is often this strange phenomenon of the patient's emotional outpouring onto their therapist.  The...