Psoriasis

Psoriasis diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

18 Dec 2019

Carenity members affected by Psoriasis tell the story of their diagnosis: Symptoms, emotions, examinations, quality of care, and more.

Depression
Postpartum depression

Depression diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

5 Dec 2019 • 5 comments

Depression is an invisible disease whose sufferers sometimes fight for years to be taken seriously and diagnosed.

What conditions and medications are incompatible with aspirin?

26 Nov 2019 • 10 comments

It’s one of the most widely marketed medications in the world, but there are some illnesses and medications that aspirin doesn’t get along with. Find out which ones.

Bipolar disorder
Chronic anxiety - Stress
Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Understanding the condition and how to treat it

25 Nov 2019

Anxiety is a common emotion, but for some their anxiety seems to take over everything, making it impossible to live a normal life. But, what is Generalised Anxiety disorder? How is it diagnosed and...

Cancer

Cancer Treatments: Biologic therapy and Immunotherapy

22 Nov 2019

What is biologic therapy? How can it help treat cancer? What does it mean when a doctor talks about immunotherapy? At what point during treatment and under what conditions should a patient be given...

Diabetes (Type 1)

Type 1 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

6 Nov 2019 • 1 comment

Type 1 Diabetes is a commonly diagnosed illness. What are patients' feelings on diagnosis, patient care and treatment?

Ankylosing spondylitis
Crohn's disease
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

What is biologic therapy? A focused look at inflammatory diseases

24 Oct 2019 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

To reduce the severity of psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease or even arthritis symptoms, some physicians may prescribe biologic therapy. But how does it work?

Expert Interview: All you wanted to know about Occupational Therapy

23 Oct 2019 • 3 comments

Occupational therapist, Jessica Saint-Martin’s helps patients re-master their everyday tasks, giving them a renewed sense of autonomy. She accepted to talk to us about the benefits her profession...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

22 Oct 2019 • 1 Like • 3 comments

Our members affected by Parkinson's Disease recount their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors.

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type-2 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

17 Oct 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Our members affected by Type-2 Diabetes tell the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors.

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

6 Sep 2019 • 10 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of this practice and how to break out of the vicious circle "I’m in pain, so I don't...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

3 Sep 2019 • 4 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...