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Someone you love has gout: how to really help, day to day
Family & caregivers · July 26, 2026 · 7 min

Someone you love has gout: how to really help, day to day

Is your partner, your father or a friend living with gout? Here's how to support them without the guilt-tripping: understand the disease, back up the treatment, ease their daily life — and the moves that genuinely make a difference.

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Cooking for someone with gout: menus, shopping and good habits
Family & caregivers · July 26, 2026 · 7 min

Cooking for someone with gout: menus, shopping and good habits

Preparing meals for someone with gout? Here's how to build plates that do them good — foods to favour, menu ideas, shopping tips — without turning the kitchen into a punishing diet.

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Helping an elderly parent manage their gout, even from afar
Family & caregivers · July 26, 2026 · 7 min

Helping an elderly parent manage their gout, even from afar

Your father or mother lives with gout, and you can't always be there? Here's how to support them from a distance: securing the treatment, watching for age-related specifics, and staying connected to their follow-up — without being present every day.

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First Gout Attack: Which Doctor Should You See?
Care Journey · July 22, 2026 · 8 min

First Gout Attack: Which Doctor Should You See?

Sudden pain in the big toe, a red and swollen joint? Here's which healthcare professional to see first, when to consult a rheumatologist, and how to prepare for your appointment.

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Tracking Your Uric Acid: What Target, How Often?
Care Journey · July 22, 2026 · 8 min

Tracking Your Uric Acid: What Target, How Often?

Once gout is diagnosed, everything hinges on tracking your uric acid. The target to reach (below 6 mg/dL), how often to get a blood test, and how to read the trend, explained simply.

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Gout Doesn't Go Away When the Pain Does
Care Journey · July 22, 2026 · 6 min

Gout Doesn't Go Away When the Pain Does

The attack passes, you feel cured, you stop the treatment — and it comes back. Understanding why gout is a chronic disease, and why long-term treatment continues even without pain.

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Controlling Your Gout: Far Beyond Purines
Care Journey · July 22, 2026 · 7 min

Controlling Your Gout: Far Beyond Purines

Watching purines on your plate isn't enough to master gout. Treatment, uric acid monitoring, and lifestyle form a whole — here's how the pieces fit together.

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Weight Loss and Gout: Why Counting Purines Isn't Enough
Nutrition · July 17, 2026 · 9 min

Weight Loss and Gout: Why Counting Purines Isn't Enough

Losing weight lowers uric acid — sometimes more than a low-purine diet. But crash dieting triggers a flare. The 3 levers to adjust together, explained simply.

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Cooking and Purines: How to Cut Up to 50% on Your Plate
Nutrition · July 17, 2026 · 6 min

Cooking and Purines: How to Cut Up to 50% on Your Plate

How you cook changes purine content: boiling removes 20–50%, grilling and roasting concentrate them. The practical guide to gout-friendly cooking.

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Uric Acid Food Chart: Complete Guide for Gout
Nutrition · July 13, 2026 · 7 min

Uric Acid Food Chart: Complete Guide for Gout

Discover which foods raise or lower uric acid levels. Our complete gout food chart helps you manage flares through smart, evidence-based dietary choices.

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Gout Diet Chart: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Nutrition · July 6, 2026 · 6 min

Gout Diet Chart: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Discover which foods are safe and which to avoid with gout. Our complete diet chart helps you manage uric acid levels and prevent painful flare-ups.

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Best Gout Apps 2026: Honest Comparison of 6 Trackers
Health Innovation · July 1, 2026 · 8 min

Best Gout Apps 2026: Honest Comparison of 6 Trackers

Gout-Cha!, GoutSnap, Purity, OxiPur, GoutPal, Urica: an honest comparison of gout tracking apps — features, pricing, languages and free tiers.

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Low-Purine Foods: The Complete Chart for Gout
Nutrition · June 29, 2026 · 6 min

Low-Purine Foods: The Complete Chart for Gout

Discover the complete chart of low-purine foods to manage gout effectively. Learn what to eat and avoid to reduce uric acid levels naturally.

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Gout vs Pseudogout: 6 Key Differences to Know
Diagnosis · June 19, 2026 · 7 min

Gout vs Pseudogout: 6 Key Differences to Know

Gout or pseudogout? Crystals, affected joints, age, the role of diet and treatments: the guide to never confuse these two types of arthritis again.

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Coffee & Hydration for Gout: Myth or Reality?
Hydration · June 4, 2026 · 5 min

Coffee & Hydration for Gout: Myth or Reality?

Does coffee trigger or prevent gout? Discover the science behind coffee and hydration's role in managing uric acid levels and reducing gout attack risk.

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136 Easy & Delicious Gout-Friendly Recipes
Nutrition · June 1, 2026 · 12 min

136 Easy & Delicious Gout-Friendly Recipes

Discover 136 tasty gout-friendly recipes that help lower uric acid levels. Enjoy flavorful meals without triggering painful gout attacks every day.

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Purine-Free Beer: Does It Really Exist?
Nutrition · May 25, 2026 · 5 min

Purine-Free Beer: Does It Really Exist?

Can gout sufferers drink beer safely? We examine whether purine-free beer truly exists and what it means for uric acid levels and gout management.

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Olive Oil and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips
Nutrition · May 11, 2026 · 5 min

Olive Oil and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips

Discover how olive oil can help manage gout symptoms, reduce inflammation, and support uric acid levels. Expert tips for including it in your diet.

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Tomato Sauce and Gout: Risks and Practical Tips
Nutrition · April 6, 2026 · 5 min

Tomato Sauce and Gout: Risks and Practical Tips

Can tomato sauce trigger gout attacks? Discover the link between tomatoes, uric acid, and gout, plus practical tips to enjoy meals safely.

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Gout Treatment: Why Patients Stop Their Therapy
Treatment · March 30, 2026 · 6 min

Gout Treatment: Why Patients Stop Their Therapy

Discover the main reasons why gout patients abandon their treatment and how to improve adherence for better long-term uric acid control and fewer flares.

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Cherry Juice and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips
Nutrition · March 28, 2026 · 5 min

Cherry Juice and Gout: Benefits and Expert Tips

Discover how cherry juice can help reduce gout flares, lower uric acid levels, and ease inflammation. Expert tips on dosage and best practices for gout relief.

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Why 80% of Users Abandon Food Tracking Apps
Health Innovation · October 12, 2025 · 12 min

Why 80% of Users Abandon Food Tracking Apps

Scientific analysis of food tracking app failures and the emergence of AI-powered conversational approaches.

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Gout Diet Program: Complete Guide + 7-Day Menu
Therapeutic Nutrition · April 12, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Diet Program: Complete Guide + 7-Day Menu

Complete diet program for gout: allowed/forbidden foods, detailed 7-day menu, practical tips. Reduce your attacks by 40%.

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Gout Attack: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Emergency Medicine · June 22, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Attack: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Complete medical guide on gout attacks: recognizing symptoms, understanding causes and applying effective emergency treatments.

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Acute Gout Attack: Symptoms and Emergency Treatments
Emergency · September 9, 2025 · 8 min

Acute Gout Attack: Symptoms and Emergency Treatments

Complete medical guide on acute gout attacks: recognizing symptoms, emergency treatments, effective medications and prevention.

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How to Naturally Reduce Uric Acid?
Natural Treatment · September 3, 2025 · 8 min

How to Naturally Reduce Uric Acid?

Discover 8 scientifically proven methods to naturally reduce your uric acid level and prevent gout attacks.

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High-Purine Foods: Complete Guide and Menus
Nutrition · August 20, 2025 · 8 min

High-Purine Foods: Complete Guide and Menus

Scientific guide to high-purine foods to avoid with gout. Classifications, sample menus and validated nutritional advice.

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How to Diagnose Gout: Exams and Analyses
Diagnosis · July 8, 2025 · 8 min

How to Diagnose Gout: Exams and Analyses

Complete medical guide to diagnosing gout: biological analyses, clinical exams, diagnostic criteria and result interpretation by healthcare professionals.

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Gout Treatments: Medication and Natural Guide
Treatment · July 28, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Treatments: Medication and Natural Guide

Discover all effective treatments for gout: medications, natural remedies and expert advice to relieve pain.

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Gout Complications: Risks and Prevention
Complications · August 13, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Complications: Risks and Prevention

Discover serious gout complications (tophi, arthritis, kidney failure) and scientifically validated effective prevention strategies.

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Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Gout? (It Still Has Purines)
Nutrition · April 13, 2025 · 8 min

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Gout? (It Still Has Purines)

Non-alcoholic beer can still raise uric acid: 30–48mg purines per can. Can it cause a gout flare, how much is safe, and what doctors actually recommend.

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Does Coffee Protect Against Gout? 2024 Studies
Prevention · July 11, 2025 · 8 min

Does Coffee Protect Against Gout? 2024 Studies

Discover the latest scientific studies on the protective effects of coffee against gout. Harvard analyses and recommendations.

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Gout Attack Duration: With and Without Treatment
Diagnosis · May 10, 2025 · 8 min

Gout Attack Duration: With and Without Treatment

Discover how long a gout attack lasts, factors that influence its duration and how to speed up recovery.

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Gout Attack: Should You Use Heat or Cold?
Emergency · August 21, 2025 · 6 min

Gout Attack: Should You Use Heat or Cold?

Scientific answer to the most asked question during an attack: ice or heat? Discover why cold is your best ally and how to apply it correctly.

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Hereditary Gout: Understanding Genetic Factors
Understanding · July 15, 2025 · 8 min

Hereditary Gout: Understanding Genetic Factors

Discover why gout is hereditary in 90% of cases. Analysis of genes involved, family risk factors and adapted prevention.

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Are Tomatoes Bad for Gout? Do They Raise Uric Acid?
Nutrition · July 22, 2025 · 8 min

Are Tomatoes Bad for Gout? Do They Raise Uric Acid?

No, tomatoes are not bad for gout: just 11mg of purines per 100g. What about sauce, canned tomatoes and juice? A 2023 study of 4,500 patients has the answer.

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Nighttime Gout Attack: Why and How to React?
Emergency · May 14, 2025 · 8 min

Nighttime Gout Attack: Why and How to React?

Gout attacks often occur at night. Discover the causes of this phenomenon and emergency actions to quickly relieve pain.

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How to Adapt Your Diet During a Gout Attack?
Nutrition · August 14, 2025 · 8 min

How to Adapt Your Diet During a Gout Attack?

Discover foods to favor and avoid during a gout attack to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Complete medical nutritional guide.

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How Much Purine Per Day With Gout? Safe Daily Limits + Table
Nutrition · June 19, 2025 · 8 min

How Much Purine Per Day With Gout? Safe Daily Limits + Table

Daily purine intake with gout: 100-150mg per day during a flare, 300-400mg in remission. Easy per-meal calculation + food purine table to prevent 70% of attacks.

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Anti-Gout Menu: What to Eat During Acute Attack?
Nutrition · July 7, 2025 · 12 min

Anti-Gout Menu: What to Eat During Acute Attack?

Discover the ideal menu to adopt during an acute gout attack. Recommended foods, foods to avoid and scientifically validated nutritional advice.

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Gout Diet Program: Complete and Delicious 7-Day Menu
Nutrition · June 15, 2025 · 12 min

Gout Diet Program: Complete and Delicious 7-Day Menu

Gout diet program with detailed 7-day menu, delicious low-purine recipes, practical nutritional advice. Reduce your attacks naturally.

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