Mental health at work: how to recognise the first signs of poor mental health and take care of yourself

10 Oct 2025

Why is mental health at work important? The figures speak for themselves. Nearly one in three employees report being regularly stressed because of work issues, and cases of burnout continue to rise....

The truth about vaccines: Here’s what really happens if you skip your shots

4 Oct 2025 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

What are vaccines, and how do they work?Vaccines are not medications in the traditional sense, and they don’t cure a disease you already have. Instead, they act like a rehearsal for your immune...

Parkinson's disease

How Parkinson's affects your voice and speech, and what you can do to adapt

3 Oct 2025

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that mainly affects movement, but it can also alter speech and communication. It is characterized by motor symptoms such as stiffness,...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and diet: What should you eat (and avoid) for stronger bones?

27 Sep 2025 • 1 Like

Osteoporosis is a condition where bone density and strength decrease, making bones more fragile and prone to fractures. After about age 30, bone mass naturally declines, but for many people,...

Diabetes (Type 2)

Blood sugar targets: Should you always aim for the normal range?

26 Sep 2025

Understanding blood sugar and type 2 diabetesWhat is blood sugar?Blood sugar refers to the level of sugar in the blood, mainly glucose, which fuels the body. In a healthy person, blood sugar remains...

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s before 65: How do you move forward after a life-changing diagnosis?

21 Sep 2025

What is early-onset Alzheimer’s, and how is it different?Alzheimer’s disease is typically associated with older adults, but in around 5–10% of cases, it strikes much earlier, before the age of 65....

Prostate cancer

Does prostate cancer run in your family? Here's what you need to know about screening.

20 Sep 2025

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour that develops in the prostate gland, a small organ located just below the bladder in men. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the US.Most cases...

Multiple sclerosis

17 Sep 2025

Hello, and thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.First, could you tell us a little about yourself?I’m a 25-year-old woman, in a relationship for nearly three years. I had...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis and social inequalities: why are some people more affected than others?

17 Sep 2025 • 2 Likes

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease characterized by the progressive deterioration of the cartilage covering the ends of the bones. This causes pain, stiffness, and...

Antibiotics: What side effects should you look out for to protect your health?

13 Sep 2025 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is an antibiotic treatment?What are antibiotics for?Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They are not effective against viruses, such as those responsible for...

Medication leaflets made simple: Here’s what you need to know to stay safe

12 Sep 2025 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is a medication leaflet, and why is it so confusing?A medication leaflet, also known as the Patient Information Leaflet, is the official document included with your prescription or...

Intuitive eating: Can listening to your body heal your relationship with food?

6 Sep 2025 • 2 Likes

What is intuitive eating? And how is it different from dieting?Developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in the 1990s, intuitive eating is built around ten guiding principles. These are...