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Why do we snore? And what can we do about it?

Why do we snore? And what can we do about it?

Nov 25, 2024 • 1 Like

What exactly is snoring?  Snoring is a common disorder that can affect everyone: 40% of adults over the age of 50 snore in their sleep, as well as some children. It becomes more common as we age. Snor...

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Insomnia: How can you overcome it?

Insomnia: How can you overcome it?

Nov 23, 2024 • 1 Like

What is insomnia, and what is it caused by?Insomnia is characterized by insufficient sleep, whether in quantity or quality, despite favorable conditions for rest. It typically involves difficulty...

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Lupus diet and meal planning: Tanya’s top tips to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms

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Lupus diet and meal planning: Tanya’s top tips to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms

Nov 22, 2024

Proper nutrition plays an essential role in managing lupus symptoms and reducing inflammation. By making intentional, nutrient-focused dietary choices, you can ease symptoms like joint pain and...

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COPD vs. altitude: How can you stay safe up high?

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COPD vs. altitude: How can you stay safe up high?

Nov 21, 2024 • 1 Like

How do high altitudes affect COPD patients?As you move to higher altitudes, the air pressure drops, which means that there is less oxygen available in every breath. At altitudes above 2500 meters...

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Drugs and libido: Which treatments can affect your sexual desire?

Drugs and libido: Which treatments can affect your sexual desire?

Nov 18, 2024 • 3 Likes

What are libido and sexual desire?Libido isn't limited to sexuality. It represents our natural drive for pleasure and can show up in areas like creativity, social interactions, and even enjoying...

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Attachment disorders: How do they affect our interpersonal relationships?

Attachment disorders: How do they affect our interpersonal relationships?

Nov 16, 2024 • 1 Like

What is an attachment disorder?An attachment disorder is a reactive condition, meaning it involves emotional and behavioral disturbances. It originates in early childhood when a child's basic needs...

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Diabetes and cold weather: How can you keep your blood sugar levels in check?

Diabetes

Diabetes and cold weather: How can you keep your blood sugar levels in check?

Nov 14, 2024 • 2 Likes

How does cold weather affect blood sugar?People with diabetes often need to be extra vigilant with their management routines in winter. This is mainly due to the following factors:Cold weather...

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Depression: When should you consider therapy?

Depression

Depression: When should you consider therapy?

Nov 11, 2024

What is depression?  Depression is a mental disorder that manifests itself through a number of symptoms that have a major impact on your daily life. Several psychological, biological and...

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Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and diet: Which foods help manage symptoms?

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Neuroendocrine tumor

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and diet: Which foods help manage symptoms?

Nov 10, 2024 • 1 Like

As of today, no scientific evidence shows that changing one’s diet (such as a sugar-free diet, cutting out dairy, etc.) can slow down a neuroendocrine tumor (NET). Furthermore, drastic dietary...

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Procrastination: Bad habit or a secret self-care strategy?

Procrastination: Bad habit or a secret self-care strategy?

Nov 8, 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Why do we procrastinate?Procrastination is often seen as a simple case of “putting things off,” but the reasons behind it run much deeper. At the root of procrastination lies a complex mix of brain...

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Bloating: Everything there is to know!

Bloating: Everything there is to know!

Nov 4, 2024 • 1 Like

What is bloating? Bloating is a feeling of abdominal distension caused by an accumulation of gas or liquids in the digestive system.This phenomenon occurs when air or gas produced during digestion...

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Prostate cancer screening: When, how, and how often?

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer screening: When, how, and how often?

Nov 1, 2024

What is prostate cancer?Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, with the American Cancer Society estimating nearly 299,010 new cases in the US this year. Statistically, one in seven men...

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