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COPD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease

COPD and GERD: What is the link between the two?

10 Jul 2021 • 15 Likes • 1 comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects around 3 million people in the UK, of whom 2 million are living undiagnosed and untreated. COPD is characterised by chronic inflammation of...

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer: "Writing has become indispensable for me!”

8 Jul 2021

Hello Valerie2l, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I am 56 years old and am married with two children - Matthieu,...

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Endometriosis

What are the most commonly prescribed medications for endometriosis?

7 Jul 2021

What medications are indicated for the treatment of endometriosis and what are the recommendations?Unfortunately, to date, there is no treatment that can cure endometriosis. The medical treatments...

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Sun cream: Everything you need to know!

6 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

What is the purpose of sun cream? The sun, as pleasant as may be, can be harmful if we do not take proper precautions. Apart from sunburn, it can also cause premature aging of the skin or worse, in...

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Vitamins and chronic illness: Sorting out the true from the false!

5 Jul 2021 • 10 Likes • 6 comments

What is vitamin D?Vitamin D is not a true vitamin. In fact, vitamins cannot be synthesised by the body (they are only provided by food). Nevertheless, vitamin D is provided through the sun's rays....

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What is an observational study and what is its purpose?

3 Jul 2021

What is an observational study?Observational studies are the opposite of experimental (intervention) studies. They can therefore also be called non-interventional studies. In these studies, the...

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8 common myths about nutrition!

1 Jul 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Starchy foods make us gain weight!FALSEWe often hear that starchy foods such as pasta, bread, rice etc. have little nutritional value and can make us gain weight. Well, that's not true! However, what...

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Anorexia

Anorexia: “My eating disorder crept its way into my life.”

30 Jun 2021

Hello Nykolas, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?Hello, my name is Nicolas, I am 36 years old and I'm from Tours....

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Eye diseases

Ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician: What is the difference and which is the best choice for your eyes?

29 Jun 2021

In terms of eye care, there are three main types of eye professionals: ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Keep reading for a quick look at these three eye specialists:What is an...

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Migraine

Can sport prevent migraines?

26 Jun 2021

Migraine is a chronic illness characterised by the regular and repetitive occurrence of violent headaches that may be associated with vomiting. These headaches can last from several hours to several...

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Lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis

Lupus: Improving pain through sport

23 Jun 2021

Hello skygui13L, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?My name is Ingrid, I am 48 years old, I live in the...

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Bariatric surgery
Obesity

What is the impact of obesity on our body and mental health?

21 Jun 2021

What is obesity and what causes it? Obesity affects a large proportion of the world's population. According to the WHO, 39% of adults worldwide are overweight and 13% are obese. Since 1975, the...

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