Snacks help keep hunger between meals in check and boost your energy levels. But if you have diabetes, it makes snacking a bit tricky. However, it doesn’t mean you have to give up on snacks altogether. It’s about making the smart and healthy choices that keep your blood sugar levels stable. Let’s explore some of […]
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Coeliac disease is a common disease that affects around 1 in 100 people in Ireland. However, many people with coeliac disease remain undiagnosed and unaware that they have this condition. Let’s learn what coeliac disease is, how it shows up, what causes it, and what you can do to manage it. What is Coeliac Disease?
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When many of us think about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and bloating come to mind. But for many, IBD doesn’t just affect the gut, it also affects other areas of the body as well—including joints. In fact, arthritis is one of the most common extraintestinal (outside the gut) complications related
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Both panic attacks and asthma attacks can feel terrifying. They may look similar as they share symptoms like difficulty breathing and tightness of chest. But they’re two different conditions with their own causes and management approaches. Knowing how to tell them apart can make a big difference in how you respond—whether calming your mind or
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Many of us have heard of serotonin—the “feel good” hormone that helps regulate your mood, sleep, and even digestion. When your serotonin levels are balanced you’re more likely to feel calm, positive, and focused. But when they dip, they can cause feelings of irritability, anxiety, or even depression. The good news is: While serotonin itself
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Living with migraines isn’t easy. Unlike occasional headaches, migraines can be intense, long-lasting, and heavily disrupt your daily life. They don’t just cause pain, they affect your ability to work, focus, and enjoy everyday activities. While medication is often a part of migraine management, there’re some simple things that can help you a lot in
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic problem that can deeply affect quality of life. It affects millions of people around the world. As one of the two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it causes inflammation of the colon and rectum. Let’s understand ulcerative colitis, what are its symptoms, causes and risk factors, along with how
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Migraines aren’t “just bad headaches”. For many people they’re intense and disabling episodes that can interfere with work and daily life. But here’s something many people don’t realise—all migraines aren’t the same. One of the key differences is whether they’re chronic or episodic. Understanding the difference between chronic and episodic migraine is important because it
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We’ve all heard serotonin called the “happy hormone”. While it’s not the only thing that affects our mood, it certainly plays a big role in how we feel. But there’s something many of us don’t realise: the food on our plate can affect how much serotonin our body makes. Some foods can give your serotonin
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We’ve all had those nights—tossing and turning in bed, watching the clock tick by, worried by the thought that tomorrow’s going to be rough. There can be many reasons for sleeplessness, but one factor many of us overlook is our sleep habits. Poor sleep habits over time can take a serious toll on your physical,
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