Arthritis
Chronic pain
Migraine

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Everything there is to know!

Mar 3, 2022 • 8 Likes • 2 comments

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technique that uses mild electrical current to relieve pain. It consists of transmitting electrical impulses to the painful area via electrodes...

Endocrine disruptors: What is their impact on our health?

Mar 1, 2022 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

The functioning of the human body depends on the work of different biological systems that consist of cells, tissues and organs, and which have one or more common functions; there are the...

"Scentimental": The power of fragrance on our mental health!

Feb 24, 2022 • 8 Likes • 6 comments

Mental health is an essential component of our physical health. It corresponds to a state of well-being that depends on many factors such as living and working conditions, significant life events,...

COPD

Treating COPD with targeted lung denervation (TLD)

Feb 21, 2022 • 5 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, the main cause of which is smoking. However, it affects both smokers and non-smokers. In the...

Multiple sclerosis

Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

Feb 19, 2022 • 10 Likes • 4 comments

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), already identified as the cause of mononucleosis, could also be responsible for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to American researchers. But what...

What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

Feb 17, 2022 • 8 Likes

Tramadol is one of the most widely prescribed opioids in the US, with over 36.5 million prescriptions dispensed in 2018. It is also the leading cause of countless hospitalizations due to opioid...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

Feb 15, 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that results in ovarian dysfunction and can lead to pregnancy complications. It is a chronic condition that affects 5-10% of women. What are...

Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

Feb 14, 2022

The word "epilepsy" comes from the Greek word "epilambanein" which means "to attack by surprise". Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by epileptic seizures. These seizures are the result of a...

Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

Feb 12, 2022 • 2 Likes

Mental health is an essential part of our well-being. The state of our mental health depends on many factors: socio-economic elements, different events of our lives, our environment, our lifestyle,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

Feb 8, 2022 • 2 Likes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the insulin produced is not used properly by the body. Diabetes is responsible for many complications,...

Night sweats: What causes them?

Feb 7, 2022 • 8 Likes • 1 comment

Night sweats are characterized by excessive sweating at night during sleep. This symptom, which just as frequent in men as in women, can considerably alter one's quality of life. Indeed, waking up...

Relationships, sexuality and chronic illness: What do patients have to say?

Feb 3, 2022 • 2 Likes

More than 40% of Americans are affected by chronic illness. This number is constantly increasing due to the ageing of the population and lifestyle changes. Many chronic illnesses, through their...