False memories: Can our memory betray us?

11 Jan 2022 • 4 Likes

False memories are memories that are distorted from reality, involving interpretations and inferences. More dramatically, they can also take the form of events that never happened.So why does our...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

10 Jan 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The diagnosis of a disease is generally based on a clinical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. In addition, other examinations may be carried out: blood tests, medical imagery,...

What is oxygen therapy?

8 Jan 2022 • 2 Likes

Oxygen therapy is a type of treatment aimed at providing oxygen by respiratory route. The number of patients undergoing oxygen therapy is constantly increasing in the UK.What does oxygen therapy...

What are the effects of alcohol on our physical and mental health?

5 Jan 2022 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

Drinking alcohol is regarded as a cultural norm in many countries. Its consumption may be occasional (for example, on holidays), regular or excessive....

What is the social impact of invisible illnesses? Carenity members share their opinions!

4 Jan 2022 • 5 Likes

According to World Health Organization (WHO), a chronic illness is a long-term condition that progresses over time. It is estimated that around 15 million people in the UK are living with a chronic...

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases: Reducing risk and improving management is possible!

28 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Cardiovascular diseases are diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, although most are preventable. How can they be detected? How can they be...

Schizophrenia

8 misconceptions about schizophrenia!

27 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes

Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects over 23 million people worldwide. The condition is characterised by distorted thought patterns, perceptions, emotions, sense of self...

Rare diseases

What are the clinical research avenues in certain rare diseases?

24 Dec 2021

Bullous pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia are all rare autoimmune diseases. An...

Reflexology: What is it and how can it benefit our health?

23 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes

A popular form of complementary alternative medicine, reflexology has been found to have a number of health benefits on our physical and mental health.What are the origins of this alternative...

Menopause

Menopause and its symptoms: How to treat and live will with it?

21 Dec 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Menopause is not a disease. This natural phenomenon nevertheless affects the quality of life of women. The symptoms vary in intensity and duration and can be temporary or long-lasting.  To remedy...

Myasthenia

Myasthenia gravis: Symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other conditions

17 Dec 2021

The diagnosis of a disease is usually based on a physical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. Other examinations can also be necessary: various blood tests, medical imaging,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Eating disorders

Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders: How can they be detected and treated?

16 Dec 2021

Type 1 diabetes is treated with regular injections of insulin and a carefully balanced diet. This change in relationship with food can provoke negative mindset and even disordered eating in those who...