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...

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis complications: What you need to know to better manage the condition!

29 Oct 2024 • 1 Like

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition occurring in about 2 to 3% of the population in the UK, which translates to roughly 1.1 million people. Often seen as just a skin issue, it can have...

Common health issues in pregnant women: Everything you need to know!

21 Oct 2024

Pregnancy is an exciting but also physically demanding time for a woman's body. Over the course of nine months, many physiological and hormonal changes take place, leading to health issues that can...

Homeopathy: What should you know before trying it?

12 Oct 2024

Unlike traditional medicine, or allopathy, homeopathy is considered a form of alternative medicine. It can be administered by general practitioners, with some choosing to specialize in this field....