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Does cancer change how we experience time?

Does cancer change how we experience time?

4 Feb 2026

Many people affected by cancer describe something difficult to put into words: time no longer feels the same. Days may feel endlessly long or strangely compressed. The future can seem blurry or...

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Does cancer change how we experience time?

Does cancer change how we experience time?

4 Feb 2026

How does a cancer diagnosis disrupt the sense of time?A cancer diagnosis often marks a clear dividing line in a person’s life. Many describe their story as having a “before” and an “after”. What once...

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When traumatic memories leave their mark on the body: Understanding the physical effects of trauma

When traumatic memories leave their mark on the body: Understanding the physical effects of trauma

2 Feb 2026 • 3 Likes

Understanding trauma and its effectsWhat is a traumatic memory?A traumatic memory is linked to an extremely stressful or violent event, such as a serious accident, abuse, or the loss of a loved one....

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Nightmares: what do they tell us about our sleep and health?

Nightmares: what do they tell us about our sleep and health?

26 Jan 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is a nightmare? A nightmare is a very negative or scary dream that usually happens during REM sleep, also called rapid eye movement sleep. This is when your brain is most active and most dreams...

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Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

24 Jan 2026 • 1 Like

Can supplements cause problems even when they are “just vitamins”?Two things can be true at once: vitamins matter, and high-dose supplementation can harm.A key detail is regulation. In the UK, expert...

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Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

Multiple sclerosis

Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

23 Jan 2026

Should you tell others about your multiple sclerosis?The answer to the question “Should I tell people?” is more complex than a simple yes or no that applies in all situations. It depends on the...

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Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

20 Jan 2026

Prostate cancer: Why sexual health and fertility are often overlookedThe prostate is closely linked to male sexual health and reproduction. When cancer affects this organ, an essential part of...

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Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

Bipolar disorder

Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

16 Jan 2026

What does bipolar disorder change in everyday parenting?Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder characterised by alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, with periods of more...

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Fibromyalgia: When fatigue becomes as disabling as pain

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: When fatigue becomes as disabling as pain

12 Jan 2026

What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body, heightened sensitivity to pain, and significant variability in symptoms from one person...

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Dopamine: What role does it play in motivation, mood, and daily life?

Dopamine: What role does it play in motivation, mood, and daily life?

10 Jan 2026 • 2 Likes

What is dopamine?Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that allows nerve cells to communicate. It is produced in specific areas of the brain and released in response to signals related...

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Skin burning after corticosteroids: how to recognise and relieve this little-known syndrome?

Skin burning after corticosteroids: how to recognise and relieve this little-known syndrome?

9 Jan 2026

What is red skin syndrome? DefinitionRed skin syndrome, also known as red burning skin syndrome, steroid dermatitis, topical steroid rebound phenomena (TSRP), and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), is...

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Sleeping pills: A quick fix or a long-term risk for your sleep?

Sleeping pills: A quick fix or a long-term risk for your sleep?

2 Jan 2026 • 1 comment

Why do people use sleeping pills?Insomnia: a common and often underestimated conditionInsomnia affects millions of people and has a significant impact on quality of life. Difficulty falling asleep,...

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Thank you for being here. Together, we move forward into 2026.

Thank you for being here. Together, we move forward into 2026.

1 Jan 2026 • 4 Likes

Dear Carenity members,As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you for the year ahead. May 2026 bring you health, peace of mind, and meaningful moments shared with those...

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