Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its impact on patients' mental health

Feb 28, 2023 • 1 comment

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare hematological condition. Just like any other chronic disease, it can have a significant impact on the mental health of those affected. To what...

Bipolar disorder

How to help a loved one with bipolar disorder?

Feb 25, 2023

The role of family and friends, while sometimes complicated, is key to the success of a bipolar patient's treatment. There are many ways for family members to get involved: gaining a better...

How to take care of your back on a daily basis?

Feb 18, 2023 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

About 80% of the US population experience some form of back pain (also known as dorsalgia or lumbago) at one point in their lifetime. It is one of the main causes of medical appointments. Many people...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Managing daily life with rheumatoid arthritis!

Feb 17, 2023 • 2 Likes

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. It affects the joints and gradually destroys them. The main symptoms are morning stiffness, swelling of the joints and pain. These...

Epilepsy

How to live well with epilepsy?

Feb 13, 2023

Managing epilepsy can be tricky as there are a plethora of factors to consider for its care, but it is possible to live a full and fulfilling life with adequate care and attention.  Although it may...

How to boost your mood in winter?

Feb 11, 2023 • 1 comment

Mood is a state of mind dominated by an emotion. A person in a good mood if in a state of cheerfulness, optimism and liveliness. In winter, some of us experience a loss of energy and a drop in mood....

Sleep apnea
Sleep disorders

Sleep Apnea (OSA) – What is it and how to avoid the risk of complications?

Feb 6, 2023 • 7 Likes

Sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that prevents individuals from sleeping peacefully by causing problems with their breathing. It can be difficult to diagnose due to the nature of the symptoms...

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Carers: how to better support loved one suffering with TTP?

Jan 26, 2023

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare bleeding disorder. Patients with this condition can have very different profiles and sometimes may need help from their family members or friends...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and well-being: how to adapt your daily life to the disease

Jan 24, 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system. It is the second leading cause of acquired disability in young adults after trauma. It affects nearly one...

Endometriosis

Yoga - Supporting women with endometriosis / adenomyosis

Jan 20, 2023

Endometriosis/adenomyosis is a complex disease with a variety of symptoms that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Its impact on the quality of life of patients is significant.  Y...

How to take care of your eyes?

Jan 16, 2023 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

According to the WHO, more than 253 million people worldwide are visually impaired. And this number is increasing due to the ageing of the population. Myopia, astigmatism, glaucoma, Age-related...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: Habits to reduce the risk of complications

Jan 13, 2023 • 2 Likes

Diabetes is a lifelong disease that requires constant care and attention. Daily self-management tasks are necessary to properly control the disease and its management may depend on its severity and...