The Smart Devices Transforming the Lives of People with Disabilities
For people living with chronic diseases, be it multiple sclerosis, arthritis, or any number of other conditions, reduced physical mobility can cause problem when it comes to everyday tasks around the home. However, the rise ... Read more
Why Apple Believes Its New Watch Could Save Your Life
Apple’s plan to make its smartwatch, the Apple Watch, a device capable of saving lives is coming to fruition. The latest step forward is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two apps that ca... Read more
How to Respond to Suicidal Posts on Social Media
“I want to end it all.” If you came across a social media post indicating thoughts of suicide or self-harm, posted by a person you don’t know yourself, would you know how to res... Read more
Social Media & Suicide: Spot the Signs and Support a Loved One in Need
“I want to end it all.” If a friend or loved one published a post indicating thoughts of suicide or self-harm on social media, would you know how to help them? Such indications made... Read more
7 Personal Blogs About Life with Cystic Fibrosis
Behind each of the 70,000+ cases of cystic fibrosis (CF) there is a person with a story to tell. Blogs have become a hugely popular platform on which to do so, allowing people with CF to ... Read more
“Is Alzheimer’s Hereditary?” – The Role of Genetics in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is not usually hereditary. However, it is believed that genetic factors do play a role in your risk of developing the condition. With nearly six million people in America living with Alzheimer’s an... Read more
4 Surprising Signs of Heart Diseases You Should Not Ignore
The signs of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions can occur all over your body, from your head down to your toes. The link may not be obvious, and people may subsequently ignore such signs. ... Read more
8 Great Blogs for Living with Psoriasis
Loneliness and isolation are two emotions with which many people living with psoriasis are all too familiar. The Internet, and blogs in particular, has helped bring people together and is a fantastic resource for the ... Read more
Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know About the Different Types of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that varies massively from person-to-person. Symptoms, relapses, remissions, and disease progression are all used to categorize the disease into different forms. However, the lines between the different types of ... Read more
Parents: How to Support Children & Young People with Psoriasis
The first signs of psoriasis often occur at a young age. From children to teens to young adults, such a visible illness can be a stressful and traumatic one to deal with, and often an ... Read more
MS & Uhthoff’s Phenomenon: Coping with Heat Sensitivity
Heat sensitivity affects up to 4 out of every 5 people living with MS, one of whom is Willeke Van Eeckhoutte. She tells us what unusual item you should put in your freezer and other top tips ... Read more
Valsartan Recall: What It Means for People Taking Losartan & Other Hypertension Drugs
Following a recall of valsartan around the globe, many people taking other forms of hypertension medication, such as losartan/losartan hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), are unsure whether their medication is affected. If you are taking losartan, or ... Read more
“A Laugh a Day…” – 3 Remarkable Facts About Heart Disease
What can a 4,000-year-old mummy tell us about heart disease? And how can a daily dose of laughter improve your health? We discover three fascinating facts about cardiovascular diseases, the science behind them, and how ... Read more
Hypertension Drug Valsartan Recalled – Find out What It Means for You
Thousands of batches of valsartan, a drug commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension), are being recalled after a contamination was discovered in the manufacturing process. The news raises important questions ... Read more
Multiple Sclerosis Blogs: Eight of the Best
Blogs are a wonderful thing, and for those living with multiple sclerosis they can be a source of knowledge, advice, wisdom, humor, and community. There are dozens of fantastic MS bloggers on the web; far ... Read more
The Best Meditation Apps: Which Will Give You Your Daily Dose of Mindfulness?
Headspace, Insight Timer, and Calm are three of the top meditation apps on the market, catering for tens of millions of iPhone and Android users. What are their differences, similarities, and which one is best ... Read more
What Lies Beneath the Surface: Psoriasis and Comorbidities
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that can have a severe impact on one’s quality of life. For a long time, psoriasis was regarded as a condition that only affected the skin and jo... Read more
At a Loss for Words: What Not to Say to Someone Living with MS
For those living with multiple sclerosis, life is already difficult enough. Therefore, the last thing they need is well-meaning people saying something insensitive or dismissive about their condition. If you know of someone living with ... Read more
8 Facts You Should Know About the Most Common Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella under which heart attack, cardiac arrest, coronary heart disease, and many more fall. It is also extremely complex and cutting through the jargon is not always easy. In this ... Read more
‘The Heartbreak of Psoriasis’ and Its Effect on Mental Health
Sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, and substance abuse. These are just a handful of the ways psoriasis can affect a person mentally. In this article, we look at how the physical symptoms of psoriasis are ... Read more