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Ramadan 2027 and chronic illness: fasting safely
Diabetes, blood pressure, heart, kidneys, pregnancy: prepare for Ramadan with your doctor, adjust your treatment and know when to break the fast.
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Chronic conditionsHigh blood pressure: understanding, screening and treatment in 2026
Belgium's number one silent killer: everything about high blood pressure under the 2024 ESC/ESH guidelines.
Chronic conditionsHypothyroidism: recognising, screening and treating it in 2026
Fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold: could it be your thyroid? Complete guide based on the 2024-2025 guidelines.
PreventionAdult vaccination: Belgian schedule 2026 and INAMI reimbursement
Vaccines recommended for adults in Belgium in 2026 by the Superior Health Council: tetanus-whooping cough, flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumococcus, RSV, HPV.
PreventionSeasonal flu: should you vaccinate your children in Anderlecht?
Flu 2026-2027: which children Belgium's Superior Health Council recommends vaccinating, when (from mid-October) and how to do it in Anderlecht.
PreventionStopping smoking: varenicline (Champix), nicotine replacement, support
Stopping smoking in Anderlecht: varenicline back since 2025, nicotine replacement, behavioural support and Brussels refunds for quit sessions.
Mental healthMental health: 6 signs it's time to see a psychologist in Anderlecht
Recognise the warning signs that justify a psychological consultation and find a contracted (conventionné) psychologist in Anderlecht.
PaediatricsChildhood obesity in Anderlecht: when to see your GP
BMI charts, warning signs, check-ups and reimbursement: when to talk to your GP about your child's weight, and how your GP can help.
Chronic conditionsType 2 diabetes: follow-up at a flat-rate medical centre
Type 2 diabetes in Anderlecht: the care team, current targets, the start-up and care pathways, and what the INAMI flat rate covers.
PreventionPollen in Brussels: 2026 allergy calendar for Anderlecht
A detailed calendar of pollen peaks in Brussels in 2026, with practical advice for allergic patients in Anderlecht.