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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

2 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and how is it diagnosed?Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also referred to as CFS/ME, is a poorly understood condition about which we know very little.E...

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Psychiatry

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

30 Sep 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is psychedelic therapy? Psychedelic therapy, sometimes known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), is a type of psychotherapy using plants and compounds that can induce hallucinations to...

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Diabetes (Type 2)

Type 2 diabetes: "The COVID-19 lockdown was a real downward spiral..."

29 Sep 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello pomme123, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Gisèle, I am retired after 40 years as a nurse...

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COPD

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

27 Sep 2021 • 12 Likes

What is COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchi. This means that it causes a permanent and progressive obstruction of the airways and a...

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Rare diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

25 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

What are lysosomal storage disorders?Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of about fifty, rare and inherited metabolic diseases. These are genetic diseases that impact cell function and...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What are the best and worst fruits to eat when you have diabetes?

23 Sep 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

What is diabetes? How is it managed? Diabetes is a chronic, autoimmune disease. It is a malfunction of the blood sugar regulation mechanisms, known as glucose or blood sugar levels. When it is too...

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Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy: "You have to take good care of yourself and listen to your doctors"

22 Sep 2021

Hello Vanya_85, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?Hi, I'm Vanya, I have MS and I'm pregnant! Like many people, I...

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Alzheimer's disease

Expert Interview: How to live better with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease?

21 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

Hello Benoît Michel, thank you for accepting to answer our questions. Can you first tell us about your background? What led you to study/work with Alzheimer's disease? I have a degree in clinical...

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"Detox" drinks and diets: Do body "cleanses" actually work?

18 Sep 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

What does the term "detox" mean? What is a "detox" exactly? Well, this word actually has no scientific meaning, it has just been adopted popularly and commercially to refer to the efforts we make to...

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Depression

How does depression physically affect the brain?

17 Sep 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

When we think about depression, what comes to mind are emotions, or, in some cases, the lack of emotions. But, to truly understand and therefore better treat depression, it is important to recognize...

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Depression

Depression: “I've lost everything with my depression!”

15 Sep 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Hello Soso93, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?I am a single mother of two children (pre-teens). I live in the...

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Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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

15 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

Lymphocytes are types of white blood cells that defend the body. Lymphoma is characterised by a high multiplication of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver and, more rarely, in other...

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