Cerebrovascular accident
Transient ischemic attack

Post-stroke complications: how can they be avoided?

Oct 29, 2023

Also known as a stroke, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel situated in the brain. Because of the irreversible effects it can have on the brain, it is an...

Depression

What are the warning signs of depression?

Oct 27, 2023 • 3 Likes

Depression is an illness that greatly affects patients' daily lives and quality of life. It affects everyone differently. But certain signs and symptoms, listed in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and...

Breast cancer

Why is Supportive Care Essential during Breast Cancer Treatment?

Oct 19, 2023 • 2 Likes

A breast cancer diagnosis can drastically alter a person's life. Coping with the physical and emotional symptoms and side-effects of treatment can be a challenging ordeal for many patients. This is...

Different treatments for different types of pain

Oct 17, 2023 • 5 Likes

Pain has long been trivialized by healthcare professionals. And yet, chronic pain has a major impact on patients' quality of life. The choice of treatment depends on the type of pain a patient...

Arthritis

Arthritis: understanding its cause, symptoms and treatment

Oct 12, 2023 • 1 Like

Arthritis is a chronic or acute inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the body. This disease encompasses a group of inflammatory disorders that target the joints, significantly impacting...

Exploring Disabilities: What are the different types?

Oct 9, 2023 • 6 Likes

Disabilities are not just confined to a single definition, they encompass a myriad of conditions that can impact a person’s mind, body, senses, or emotions. In a world as diverse as ours,...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis: Which parts of the body can be affected?

Sep 17, 2023 • 6 Likes

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting millions of people worldwide. This degenerative joint disease can impact various parts of the body, from the knees to the hands, and even...

Male sexual dysfunction

Male sexual dysfunction: everything there is to know

Sep 15, 2023 • 1 Like

Male sexual dysfunction can be a taboo subject. However, it is a relatively common problem that can affect men of all ages and backgrounds. Male sexual dysfunction can be effectively treated...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Smoking with Diabetes: What are the risks?

Sep 11, 2023

Smoking and diabetes are a hazardous combination, with each exacerbating the risks associated with the other. Yet, despite the well-documented dangers, millions of people worldwide continue to engage...

What is eco-anxiety and how does it affect our mental health?

Sep 9, 2023

Stress, anxiety, anger... Thinking about the climate and the future of our planet can stir up lots of negative emotions in all of us. For several years now, the term 'eco-anxiety' has been making its...

Parkinson's disease

Mucuna pruriens : what are the benefits for Parkinson's disease?

Sep 3, 2023

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor in the limbs, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. These symptoms result from a progressive decline in dopaminergic...

Endometriosis

Birth Control Pills for Managing Endometriosis: Which Ones to Choose?

Sep 1, 2023

Navigating the realm of endometriosis management can feel like setting off on a difficult journey, just trying to seek relief from the complex symptoms. Among the diverse treatments available, birth...