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Multiple sclerosis: are women more affected?

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: are women more affected?

13 Mar 2023 • 8 Likes

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system - the brain and spinal cord. MS causes a disruption in the immune system that attacks...

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Depression in gifted adults

Depression

Depression in gifted adults

12 Mar 2023 • 1 Like

Depression is very common in the UK and its prevalence has been increasing, especially among young people. It is estimated that nearly one in six adults have suffered or will suffer from depression...

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Psoriasis : How to treat? Medical and non-medical ways!

Psoriasis

Psoriasis : How to treat? Medical and non-medical ways!

10 Mar 2023

Why do we have psoriasis? The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed to be related to an overactive immune system. It is thought that the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks...

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Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Collitis - “Find Friends Like You”

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Collitis - “Find Friends Like You”

8 Mar 2023 • 1 Like

Hi Shay, Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity . First of all, could you tell us more about yourself ?  I’m Shay, I’m a 25 year old from New England! I’m an only child, as is my...

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Bipolar disorder: "Without support and treatment, I might not be around to talk about it anymore!"

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder: "Without support and treatment, I might not be around to talk about it anymore!"

8 Mar 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Hello Nathalie, you have agreed to talk to Carenity and we thank you for that.  First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? My name is Nathalie. I am 42 years old. I live near Lyon, in a...

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Raynaud's phenomenon (disease): causes, symptoms and treatments

Raynaud Syndrome

Raynaud's phenomenon (disease): causes, symptoms and treatments

6 Mar 2023 • 2 Likes

Raynaud's disease: what is it? Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's syndrome, which are two slightly different conditions, are not just about having cold hands and/or feet. In fact, it is a chronic blood...

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How to cope with the loss of a loved one?

How to cope with the loss of a loved one?

5 Mar 2023 • 3 Likes

What is grief, or bereavement? How long does it last?  Grief, or bereavement, refers to physical, psychological, emotional and behavioural reactions to any significant loss, whether of a loved one, a...

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10 tips to prevent arthritis!

Arthritis

10 tips to prevent arthritis!

3 Mar 2023

Living with arthritis can be challenging. Therefore today we decided to share with you 10 tips on how to prevent the illness and live a healthy lifestyle with fewer joints pain or stiffness, which...

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its impact on patients' mental health

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its impact on patients' mental health

28 Feb 2023

What is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)?Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a disease belonging to the family of Thrombotic Microangiopathies. It is caused by deficiency of a...

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Diabetes and eye problems: everything there is to know!

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes and eye problems: everything there is to know!

27 Feb 2023 • 5 Likes

Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by a defect in the production of insulin, or its functioning. There are various complications and co-morbidities associated with this disease. Diabetes may affect...

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How to help a loved one with bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder

How to help a loved one with bipolar disorder?

25 Feb 2023 • 1 Like

What is Bipolar Disorders?Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive psychosis) is characterized by mood swings that are disproportionate in duration and intensity. Thus, joy becomes...

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Leukemia: "My active lifestyle has played a huge part in my overall health"

Leukemia: "My active lifestyle has played a huge part in my overall health"

22 Feb 2023 • 1 Like

Hi Stephen,Thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I am a 62-year-old husband, father of two, grandfather of four, and running & tr...

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