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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

Insomnia affects millions of people and can turn nights into a real nightmare. Faced with ongoing fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, many naturally turn to sleeping pills in the...

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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

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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Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

Fibromyalgia

Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

29 Dec 2025 • 1 Like

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, intense fatigue and unusual sensitivity to pain, or hyperalgesia.What is hyperalgesia? Medical explanation Hyperalgesia means an...

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Sleeping well naturally: What you can do to increase your melatonin levels

Sleeping well naturally: What you can do to increase your melatonin levels

27 Dec 2025 • 2 Likes

What is melatonin, and why is it so important for sleep?Melatonin is mainly produced in the pineal gland in the brain, especially when it gets dark. It acts as the body’s “night signal”: when...

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Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

Lupus

Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

22 Dec 2025 • 1 Like

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 • 2 Likes

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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