Cardiovascular diseases

Managing your cholesterol levels to prevent the risks of heart disease

26 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Cholesterol is an essential element of the human body, however not all cholesterol is good cholesterol. Excess of cholesterol is not a disease, but a risk factor for developing certain cardiovascular...

Depression

How to help a loved one suffering from depression?

20 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes

Considering the fact that 5% of adults are estimated to suffer from depression, it is not uncommon for a loved one near you to be suffering from it. People affected by depression, experience an...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What is the effect of alcohol on diabetes?

5 Sep 2022 • 1 comment

For all people with diabetes, diet monitoring is a daily issue. But what about alcohol? In addition to its adverse effects on overall health, there are additional risks for people with diabetes. So...

Motion sickness: how can it be treated?

28 Aug 2022 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

Motion sickness can cause such symptoms as nausea, dizziness, etc., and occurs during travel by car, boat or plane. Motion sickness is totally benign but very unpleasant for all those who suffer from...

Castleman disease

3 tips on how to stay positive despite being affected with Castleman disease!

23 Aug 2022 • 1 Like

Having Castleman disease can significantly affect your mood. It is difficult to stay positive when you have a chronic health condition, and you can quickly find yourself under psychological stress...

Alcohol and hot weather: what are the risks?

28 Jul 2022 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Summer is the perfect season for picnics and barbecues. However, when the temperatures rise, you need to be careful and avoid alcohol as it does not mix well with the heat.What are the dangers of...

Different types of psychotherapy: choosing the one that works best for you!

25 Jul 2022 • 7 Likes

When you are experiencing mental problems, it can be difficult to make a decision about seeing a mental healthcare professional. Plus, there are several types of psychotherapy, so it might take you...

What are the health risks of lack of sleep?

24 Jun 2022 • 15 Likes • 1 comment

The health consequences of lack of sleep are numerous and have already been proven: irritability, memory problems, increased risk of obesity, diabetes, depression and heart disease. But what is the...

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: tips for improving your daily life with the disease!

7 May 2022 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Castleman disease is characterised by inflammation of the lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue and the appearance of benign tumours. It is said to be lymphoproliferative, i.e. there is a proliferation of...

Asthma

Asthma and seasonal allergies: what to do?

3 May 2022 • 2 Likes

Hay fever (or allergic rhinitis) is the term used to define an allergy that mainly causes symptoms in the nose and eyes during the pollen season of trees, grass and herbs. This relatively minor...

Food poisoning: how to prevent it?

2 May 2022 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria (Salmonella, E. coli...), parasites (especially water, fruit, vegetables), viruses (agricultural or sea products), toxins, or heavy metals (mainly lead or...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and ketoacidosis - everything you need to know!

22 Apr 2022 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

In people with diabetes, insulin production is deficient or non-existent. This leads to abnormal variations in blood sugar levels. When the amount of sugar in the blood is too high, it is called...