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Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Aug 25, 2026

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. It can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, urgency, fatigue, and flare-ups...

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Parkinson's Disease : "Not all our plans pan out, but that's ok"

Parkinson's Disease : "Not all our plans pan out, but that's ok"

Feb 1, 2023 • 2 comments

Although Parkinson's Disease altered the way Bruce lived his life, it did not diminish his spirit but strengthened it instead. He shares his experiences through his blog "Parking Suns" and emphasizes...

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Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

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Living better with Parkinson’s disease with alternative medicine and therapy

Living better with Parkinson’s disease with alternative medicine and therapy

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Parkinson's disease: how can you improve your sleep?

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Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Aug 25, 2026

Why can ulcerative colitis lead to deficiencies?Ulcerative colitis does not only affect bowel habits. During a flare-up, inflammation in the colon can make it harder for the body to maintain...

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Weight gain without eating more: What's really going on?

Weight gain without eating more: What's really going on?

Aug 22, 2026

Body weight depends on more than just the calories you eatThe metabolism changes over timeThe human body does not always burn the same amount of energy. As we age, basal metabolic rate (the energy...

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Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Respiratory allergies

Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Aug 17, 2026

What are respiratory allergies?Respiratory allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances in the environment, known as allergens.The most common allergens include:po...

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Can emotions make you physically ill?

Can emotions make you physically ill?

Aug 15, 2026

How are emotions connected to the body?Emotions are not only thoughts. They are also physical experiences. Fear, grief, anger, shame, anxiety, or prolonged stress can activate the nervous system and...

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Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Psychiatry

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Aug 8, 2026 • 1 Like

What is hypervigilance?Hypervigilance is a state of heightened alertness. A person may feel constantly on edge, watchful, tense, or unable to relax. Their brain and body act as if a threat could...

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When summer gets tough: Understanding the link between heat and multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis

When summer gets tough: Understanding the link between heat and multiple sclerosis

Aug 3, 2026

Why does heat affect MS symptoms?A disease that disrupts the transmission of nerve impulsesIn multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks myelin, a protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers....

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Weight loss with Crohn's disease: a symptom that is often difficult to cope with

Crohn's disease

Weight loss with Crohn's disease: a symptom that is often difficult to cope with

Jul 31, 2026

Why does Crohn’s disease often lead to weight loss?Chronic inflammation that increases the body’s energy needsCrohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. When inflammation is active, the...

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When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

COPD

When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

Jul 27, 2026

What is COPD?COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung condition that makes it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema,...

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Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

Respiratory allergies

Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

Jul 25, 2026

Understanding your allergies to manage them betterThe first step in living better with a respiratory allergy is identifying the factors that trigger your symptoms.The most common allergens include:pol...

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Why depression affects women differently

Depression

Why depression affects women differently

Jul 24, 2026

Why is depression more common in women?A higher prevalence from adolescence onwardsStudies show that depression affects women about twice as often as men. This difference generally emerges during...

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Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Transient ischemic attack

Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Jul 20, 2026

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, happens when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked. This causes stroke-like symptoms that usually last...

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Why do some people bruise so easily?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

Jul 18, 2026 • 1 comment

How does a bruise form?Bleeding beneath the skinA bruise, also known as a hematoma or contusion, depending on its size and appearance, forms when a small blood vessel ruptures beneath the skin.Blood...

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