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Everything there is to know about generic drugs!

Everything there is to know about generic drugs!

18 Sept 2024 • 1 Like

What is a generic drug?Generic medicines are available in almost all industrialised and developing countries. The emergence of generics is linked to the expiry of patents on commonly prescribed...

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Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

Diabetes (Type 1)

Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

18 Sept 2024

Hello, Sammi! Thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with the Carenity audience.Could you start by sharing a bit about yourself?I’m Sammi, currently 28 years old, and I’ve been living...

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Acromegaly: Everything there is to know!

Acromegaly

Acromegaly: Everything there is to know!

17 Sept 2024

What is acromegaly?  Acromegaly is a rare disease (with a prevalence of 60 cases for 1 million people) caused by chronic exposure to growth hormone (GH). In acromegaly, this hormone is excessively...

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How can you manage your emotions better?

How can you manage your emotions better?

14 Sept 2024 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is an emotion? According to the dictionary, an emotion is a ‘state of arousal, that can be experienced as pleasant or unpleasant’ or a ‘strong feeling such as love or anger’. Fear, joy,...

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Sleep Apnoea: "Before CPAP, I had 33 apnoeas per hour."

Sleep apnea

Sleep Apnoea: "Before CPAP, I had 33 apnoeas per hour."

11 Sept 2024 • 1 Like

Hello Olivier, thank you for sharing your story with Carenity.Could you start by telling us a little more about yourself?My name is Olivier, I'm 30 years old. I've been working as a sales...

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Preventing suicide: How to spot the warning signs and react in time?

Preventing suicide: How to spot the warning signs and react in time?

10 Sept 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Does having a chronic illness increase suicide risk?Chronic conditions frequently result in emotional distress due to their long-term nature and the lifestyle changes they impose. Conditions like...

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What are the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis

What are the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

9 Sept 2024 • 5 Likes

What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease affecting 0.5% to 1% of the global adult population. It can occur at any age, but typically appears between 30 and...

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Fibromyalgia: How does it affect sex and relationships?

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: How does it affect sex and relationships?

6 Sept 2024 • 1 Like

How can fibromyalgia affect relationships?The challenges associated with fibromyalgia can create significant strains in relationships, leading to shifts in communication, emotional tolls on partners,...

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Fibromyalgia: "If you fight against the illness, you'll never move forward."

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: "If you fight against the illness, you'll never move forward."

4 Sept 2024 • 1 Like

Hello Régis, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity France.Could you start by telling us a little more about yourself?My name is Régis, I'm 48 years old, and I used to work as a...

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PCOS: "It is essential not to get discouraged and to stay positive."

Polycystic ovary syndrome

PCOS: "It is essential not to get discouraged and to stay positive."

1 Sept 2024

Hello Raïssa, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a bit more about yourself?My name is Raïssa, I'm 28 years old, and I'm married. Although I don't...

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Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

31 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes

What causes Parkinson's disease to progress?Parkinson's disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) neurons in a specific region of the brain called the...

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Everything you need to know about different types of sugar!

Everything you need to know about different types of sugar!

29 Aug 2024 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What are sugars?In the carbohydrate family, sugars are categorized into two main types:Simple carbohydrates or sugars: These consist of one or two molecules and are rapidly absorbed and converted...

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