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Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

22 Dec 2025

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects the immune system and can cause fatigue, joint pain and chronic inflammation. But did you know that your gut could play a key...

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Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

Lupus

Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

22 Dec 2025

Understanding lupus What is lupus? Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the body's tissues and organs. It can affect the skin, joints,...

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Sleep apnoea and memory: What happens when your sleep keeps getting interrupted?

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnoea and memory: What happens when your sleep keeps getting interrupted?

19 Dec 2025

What is sleep apnoea, in simple terms?Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), caused by a...

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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Can it be a kinder way to cope with anxiety, depression and chronic pain?

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Can it be a kinder way to cope with anxiety, depression and chronic pain?

19 Dec 2025

What is acceptance and commitment therapy?Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that teaches a skill called psychological flexibility. This simply means learning to...

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Serotonin: What it does, why it matters, and how to boost it naturally

Serotonin: What it does, why it matters, and how to boost it naturally

13 Dec 2025 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is serotonin?Serotonin is often described as the “happiness hormone”, because it plays a major role in regulating mood and emotions. But this simple nickname does not reflect the full picture....

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Psoriatic arthritis: Can biomarkers help predict flare-ups?

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis: Can biomarkers help predict flare-ups?

12 Dec 2025

What is psoriatic arthritis?Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition that can affect anyone living with psoriasis. It often shows up as joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, or...

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Ankylosing spondylitis: What role does the HLA-B27 gene play?

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: What role does the HLA-B27 gene play?

8 Dec 2025 • 1 Like

What is ankylosing spondylitis?Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and joints. It is characterised by persistent back pain, morning stiffness,...

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Why do we oversleep and still wake up exhausted?

Why do we oversleep and still wake up exhausted?

6 Dec 2025 • 3 Likes

How much sleep is too much?Most adults fall somewhere between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. However, that range doesn’t apply to everyone and can shift during illness, emotional strain, or...

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HIV-positive since childhood: Sophie-Elena’s extraordinary journey

HIV/AIDS

HIV-positive since childhood: Sophie-Elena’s extraordinary journey

1 Dec 2025

Hello Sophie-Elena, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.To begin with, could you introduce yourself?Hello, my name is Sophie-Elena. I'm a 36-year-old stay-at-home mom, and I’m...

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How daily noise disrupts your health, and what you can do about it

How daily noise disrupts your health, and what you can do about it

29 Nov 2025

An increasingly noisy worldNoise is now woven into nearly every part of daily life. With heavy traffic, construction sites, public transport, household appliances, constant notifications… our sound...

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Anti-anxiety medications: What are your options and how to use them safely?

Anti-anxiety medications: What are your options and how to use them safely?

28 Nov 2025 • 1 Like

What are anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medications?Anxiolytics are medications used to reduce anxiety symptoms. They include various drug classes and are prescribed to manage excessive worry, panic...

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Parkinson's disease: how can you improve your sleep?

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: how can you improve your sleep?

24 Nov 2025

What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the dopamine-producing neurons. Dopamine...

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Your favourite colour might reveal more about your mood and health than you’d expect!

Your favourite colour might reveal more about your mood and health than you’d expect!

22 Nov 2025 • 2 Likes

Why do colours influence our mood and health?The power of visual perceptionBefore we even interpret what colours mean, our brain reacts to them instinctively. When light enters the eye, the retina...

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