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Is there too much stigma around using mobility aids?

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Should you wear a mask when you feel sick?

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Can medical cannabis replace traditional pain management?

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Does your chronic illness make it harder to make new friends?

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Spirulina: Superfood or just a fad?

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What would you do if you were cured?

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Food deserts in the UK: How do they impact your community?

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Chronic illnesses and the loss of autonomy

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Do you feel unfairly judged for using government assistance?

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Can nutrition and food help us to heal?

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Unsolicited comments/advice about your illness: How do you handle them?

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Retiring with a chronic illness: How can you prepare for this new chapter?

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How do you protect yourself from winter illnesses?

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Artificial intelligence in medicine

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How do you talk to your children about your condition?

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Refusing treatment: an individual right or a public health risk?

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The role of loved ones in managing chronic illness: Support or added pressure?

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Clinical trials: An opportunity or a risk for patients?

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Have you tried a plant-based/vegan/vegetarian diet?

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Generic medications: Are they as effective as brand-name drugs?

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