Cardiovascular diseases

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): What should you know about this common yet underdiagnosed heart disease?

30 Dec 2024

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition where the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, becomes enlarged and weakened. This impairs the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently,...

Why you need to work on strengthening your pelvic floor

23 Dec 2024 • 1 Like

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the pelvic organs and is very important for the body's proper functioning in both sexes. Despite common misconceptions, everyone has a pelvic...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and digestive disorders: understanding the link and relieving the symptoms

14 Dec 2024 • 2 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition commonly characterised by persistent diffuse pain, intense fatigue, sleep and mood disorders, and other symptoms. In some people fibromyalgia can also cause...

Understanding the different types of body fat to better manage your health

9 Dec 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

We often talk about “fat,” but this term encompasses several types of adipose tissue, each with distinct functions and effects on our bodies.While some fats are essential for the proper functioning...

Respiratory diseases

Survey Results: Understanding the Impact of RSV on Families

3 Dec 2024

In 2023, Carenity partnered with Sanofi to conduct a multi-country survey exploring the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on families. This study gathered insights from 1,200 parents across...

Assistive technology: How is it changing lives for people with disabilities?

3 Dec 2024 • 1 Like

Over 1 billion people globally live with some form of disability, accounting for 15% of the population​. For many of them, navigating everyday life can be full of challenges, from inaccessible...

Why do we snore? And what can we do about it?

25 Nov 2024 • 3 Likes

Snoring is a common phenomenon that can disrupt the sleep of both the person who snores and those around them. Snoring is not just an unpleasant noise; it is often a sign of night-time breathing...

Insomnia: How can you overcome it?

23 Nov 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Insomnia is defined as an involuntary sleep deficit. This complex condition has two key components: neurobiological and psychological. Insomnia manifests in many forms, mainly classified as either...

Drugs and libido: Which treatments can affect your sexual desire?

18 Nov 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

For those managing chronic conditions, medications play an unquestionable role in relieving symptoms. However, some drugs may come with unexpected side effects, particularly when it comes to areas we...

Attachment disorders: How do they affect our interpersonal relationships?

16 Nov 2024

Attachment theory was developed by John Bowlby, a British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, who was deeply interested in the effects of early separations between children and their parents. Our way of...

Bloating: Everything there is to know!

4 Nov 2024 • 3 Likes

Bloating, also known as meteorism, is a common but often embarrassing complaint that affects a large number of people. This stomach ache can manifest itself as a feeling of abdominal distension,...

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer screening: When, how, and how often?

1 Nov 2024 • 5 Likes

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, typically developing around age 65 and rarely before age 50. Men with a family history of prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing the...