How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

5 Oct 2021 • 1 Like • 5 comments

As we soon head into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking back at what we have learned from the virus. Throughout 2020, Carenity conducted a survey to understand the...

Myalgic encephalomyelitis

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

2 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or more commonly referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a condition that causes intense fatigue, headaches, muscle pain and difficulty concentrating.Although...

Psychiatry

What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

30 Sep 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

When we think of psychedelic drugs, many of us may think of that “groovy” era of the 1960s and 70s. But did you know that psychedelics also have a medical application? In recent years, with increased...

COPD

COPD: Myths and facts about its causes, symptoms and treatments

27 Sep 2021 • 12 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic illness that affects the bronchial tubes in a progressive way and leads to accelerated destruction of the lungs.What are some common...

Rare diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

25 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

Lysosomal storage disorders are a subgroup of diseases included in the rare diseases classification. According to a study by the Rare Disease Observatory, 21% of the people surveyed waited more than...

Depression

How does depression physically affect the brain?

17 Sep 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Depression is one of the most commonly occurring mental illnesses today, with the Office for National Statistics reporting that around 1 in 5 (21%) adults aged 16 years and over in Great Britain...

Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

World Lymphoma Awareness Day: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

15 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

World Lymphoma Day (WLD), which takes place every year on 15 September, is another opportunity to raise awareness of this cancer that affects the cells of the lymphatic system known as lymphocytes....

Can waking up early benefit our health?

11 Sep 2021 • 6 Likes • 4 comments

"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise!"This phrase, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin who is said to have quoted it in the 18th century, was partly referring to...

Breast cancer

What are the first signs of breast cancer?

9 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In fact, nearly one in eight women develops cancer during her lifetime. Around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What influence does diabetes have on mental health?

2 Sep 2021 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Patients living with with diabetes sometimes face problems with their mental health, such as depression, anxiety or even eating disorders. These feelings can range from a simple, temporary low mood...

Asthma

Is asthma hereditary?

30 Aug 2021 • 3 Likes

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition caused by permanent inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It manifests itself through attacks, which are characterised by episodes of breathing difficulties,...

Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis: Everything you need to know!

27 Aug 2021 • 1 Like

Almost 30,000 people in the UK are on dialysis, with peritoneal dialysis as a less commonly used treatment. The discovery of dialysis techniques has revolutionized the management of patients with...