Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Tips for living a better life with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)

19 May 2023 • 1 Like

Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), the most common forms of which are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), are characterised by inflammation of the lining of part of the digestive...

Lupus

How does the sun affect lupus?

10 May 2023 • 2 Likes

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or simply lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. In some cases, a viral infection, stress, exposure to the sun or pregnancy (due to hormonal changes) can trigger...

Diabetes (Type 1)

Parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes: How to monitor and support?

5 May 2023 • 1 Like

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting how our body processes glucose. Millions of children and adults struggle with diabetes, a serious condition that requires careful management to...

Asthma

Asthma: tips for managing the disease on a daily basis

2 May 2023 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Asthma is a chronic disease of the bronchial tubes, the first manifestations of which most often occur in childhood. Asthma affects around 8 million people in the UK and is responsible for more than...

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

Diabetes and holidays: preparation is key!

28 Apr 2023 • 1 Like

When going on holidays, every person with a chronic condition should think about taking certain precautions. For a diabetic person, for example, medication and the necessary equipment are essential....

Why is laughter good for your health?

16 Apr 2023 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

What can be better than joking with your friends, watching a comedy show or reading a funny story online? Indeed, laughing and giggling can bring a lot of joy and change your mood almost instantly....

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: tips for everyday life

11 Apr 2023 • 3 Likes

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease. In the UK, around 145,000 people are said to be affected by it. Parkinson's disease can have a major impact on the quality of life of those who...

Cortisol - All about the stress hormone!

9 Apr 2023 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

Do you wonder what happens to your body when you feel stressed? In this article, we talk about the stress hormone – cortisol. We discuss the effects cortisol has on the physical and mental...

Heart Coherence: Concept and Health Benefits!

24 Mar 2023 • 1 Like

Have you ever heard of Heart Coherence? The concept has been gaining more and more attention in recent years, and for good reasons. It has been linked to many positive health benefits, and as a...

Psoriasis

Psoriasis : How to treat? Medical and non-medical ways!

10 Mar 2023

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin that can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing. Psoriasis...

How to cope with the loss of a loved one?

5 Mar 2023 • 3 Likes

Grief is a feeling of deep sadness that one feels at the loss of a loved one. It is a process that one goes through to ease the pain. Every bereavement is unique, and sometimes it can go on and on,...

Arthritis

10 tips to prevent arthritis!

3 Mar 2023

Arthritis is an inflammatory disease, causing pain and swelling of one or more joints. In the UK, around 10 million people have arthritis. It is a leading cause of work disability. There are more...