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COPD and smoking: Understanding without shame or blame

COPD and smoking: Understanding without shame or blame

May 25, 2026

For many people living with COPD, the topic of smoking is impossible to avoid.Sometimes it is addressed directly. Other times, it is only implied. Either way, it can be difficult to live with.Because...

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COPD and smoking: Understanding without shame or blame

COPD

COPD and smoking: Understanding without shame or blame

May 25, 2026

What is COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by progressive narrowing of the airways.It can cause symptoms such as:shortness of...

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Why spring changes your mood, energy, and body more than you think

Why spring changes your mood, energy, and body more than you think

May 23, 2026 • 3 Likes

The body and seasonal changes: A constant state of adjustmentOur bodies operate according to internal rhythms known as biological rhythms.These rhythms are influenced by external factors such as...

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Fibromyalgia and emotions: What's the link?

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and emotions: What's the link?

May 12, 2026 • 1 Like

What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body, often accompanied by severe fatigue, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating.It...

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Between promise and reality: can omega-7 improve metabolic health?

Between promise and reality: can omega-7 improve metabolic health?

Apr 18, 2026 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What are omega-7 fatty acids?Omega-7 fatty acids are a group of monounsaturated fats, with palmitoleic acid being the most studied. They are naturally found in foods such as macadamia nuts, sea...

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Hemophilia A and the fear of bleeding: living every day in a state of alert

Hemophilia

Hemophilia A and the fear of bleeding: living every day in a state of alert

Apr 17, 2026

What is hemophilia A?Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, a protein essential for stopping bleeding.It manifests as prolonged or spontaneous...

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When life shifts: understanding triggers in bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder

When life shifts: understanding triggers in bipolar disorder

Apr 13, 2026

What is bipolar disorder?Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and elevated mood (mania or hypomania).These fluctuations go beyond normal mood...

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When Treatment Changes Who You Are: A Little-Known Effect of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease

When Treatment Changes Who You Are: A Little-Known Effect of Parkinson’s Disease

Apr 11, 2026

What are impulse control disorders?Behaviors that feel out of controlImpulse control disorders (ICDs) refer to a difficulty resisting urges or behaviors, even when they are perceived as excessive or...

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Living a healthy life with a chronic illness: is that really possible?

Living a healthy life with a chronic illness: is that really possible?

Apr 7, 2026

A new definition of health Health as balanceToday, health is increasingly viewed as a state of balance among different dimensions: physical, mental, and social.A person can live with symptoms or...

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Is too much animal protein bad for you?

Is too much animal protein bad for you?

Apr 4, 2026 • 2 Likes

Why are animal proteins so widely consumed today?Animal protein plays a central role in many diets. Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products are often associated with muscle building, satiety, and a...

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Everyday air irritants and lung cancer: What can help at home and outdoors?

Lung cancer

Everyday air irritants and lung cancer: What can help at home and outdoors?

Apr 3, 2026

Why do everyday irritants feel harder to tolerate when you have lung cancer?Lung cancer can affect the lungs in different ways, depending on the type of cancer, where it is in the lung, and whether a...

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Bipolar disorder and sex drive: How different mood phases affect desire and intimacy

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder and sex drive: How different mood phases affect desire and intimacy

Mar 30, 2026 • 1 Like

Understanding bipolar disorder and emotional fluctuationsBipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by significant shifts between depressive episodes and periods of elevated mood known as...

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Can AI chatbots truly replace therapy? Here’s the truth about their benefits, limits and risks.

Psychiatry

Can AI chatbots truly replace therapy? Here’s the truth about their benefits, limits and risks.

Mar 27, 2026 • 1 Like

Why are mental health AI chatbots becoming so popular?Mental health chatbots are digital tools designed to simulate conversation. Some follow structured scripts, while others use more advanced...

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