Coping with loneliness and isolation over the holiday season: What can you do about it?

Dec 19, 2024

The festive season is generally a time for family gatherings. Nevertheless, for many people - especially seniors - this time of year can accentuate the feeling of loneliness and social isolation. Acco...

COPD

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

Nov 21, 2024 • 1 Like

Living with COPD means that everyday activities, like climbing stairs, or carrying groceries, can feel like uphill battles, all thanks to the persistent breathlessness, chronic cough, and limited...

Diabetes

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

Nov 14, 2024 • 2 Likes

The chill of winter can make managing diabetes even more challenging than usual. The drop in temperature, shorter days, and temptation to stay cozy inside affect not only blood sugar levels but also...

Depression

Depression: When should you consider therapy?

Nov 11, 2024

Depression is a mental condition that can develop at any age. It is a complex condition, affecting emotions, thoughts and even physical health of a person. While some symptoms can be managed without...

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

Nov 8, 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

We’ve all been there: staring at a to-do list, feeling the weight of tasks that need tackling, but not quite finding the willpower or energy to start. For those of us managing chronic illness, the...

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 for them?

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...