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'Heart attack risk' for common painkillers

Cardiovascular diseases

'Heart attack risk' for common painkillers

22 May 2017 • 10 comments

A fresh study suggests there may be a link between taking high doses of common anti-inflammatory painkillers - such as ibuprofen - and heart attacks.The paper, published in The BMJ, builds on a...

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Hummus

Hummus

22 May 2017

In the kitchen: read the "Hummus" recipe quickly and reproduce it at home!

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Diabetes and nutrition tips: Diet

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and nutrition tips: Diet

19 May 2017 • 1 Like • 4 comments

Could you please tell us about yourself in a few words Elisa? I am a dietitian-nutritionist and I offer advice on nutrition for individuals and companies, for example, coaching for weight loss,...

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Asthma: Side effects from steroid treatments

Asthma
Diabetes (Type 2)

Asthma: Side effects from steroid treatments

19 May 2017 • 1 Like

Tony, a retired Marine engineer, found out he had asthma by accident. Treatment by steroids provoked the development of a number of other conditions, like diabetes, and this pushed him to start...

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COPD: Never start smoking!

COPD

COPD: Never start smoking!

19 May 2017 • 4 comments

In this interview Frank tells us what it is like to live with COPD and fight it thanks to the love of his family. Frank, a grandfather of 7, was recently diagnosed, and he has a powerful message to...

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Depression does not define who you are

Depression
Post traumatic stress disorder
xyz_Chronic anxiety

Depression does not define who you are

19 May 2017 • 1 Like • 13 comments

In this interview Phil tells us about his life with depression and how Carenity helps him. Phil is a loving father who battles against depression thanks to determination, strength and the help of...

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MS community: we all advance together, side by side

Multiple sclerosis

MS community: we all advance together, side by side

19 May 2017

In this interview, Sarah, who is fighting against MS, tells us what it is like to be together on Carenity. Sarah is 28 years old and has been a Carenity member on the French platform since 2015. She...

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A positive attitude is essential to cope with bipolar disorder

Back pain
Bipolar disorder
Diabetes (Type 2)
Panic attack

A positive attitude is essential to cope with bipolar disorder

19 May 2017 • 2 comments

Positive mental attitude and writing are keys for Lorna in her everyday life. Lorna is a local author who  through this interview tells us all about her life with Bipolar Disorder and how writing and...

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Schizoaffective disorder: talking makes it easier

Depression
Diabetes (Type 2)
Generalized anxiety disorder
Learning disabilities (Dys)
Panic attack
Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder: talking makes it easier

19 May 2017 • 9 comments

Hazel talks to us about fighting and never giving up, no matter how many different chronic diseases that she has. Become inspired and read her story of...

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Depression: the importance of accepting yourself

Asperger syndrome
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Learning disabilities (Dys)

Depression: the importance of accepting yourself

19 May 2017 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Hello Sylvery, could you introduce yourself in a few lines? I am a 60 year old divorced female living alone with 7 cats and 3 chickens - so never lonely - I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. How...

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Diet and Irrritable Bowel Syndrome

Chronic diarrhoea
Crohn's disease
Irritable bowel syndrome

Diet and Irrritable Bowel Syndrome

19 May 2017 • 12 comments

Avril tells us her story about more than 30 years of fighting against IBS and now being almost free of it. Not always medicines are going to help us get better, sometimes a simple change of lifestyle...

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Depression, alternative treatments and hope

Asperger syndrome
Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder
Recurrent urinary tract infections

Depression, alternative treatments and hope

19 May 2017 • 1 comment

An interesting story with a different approach to healing. We do not always only need medication, there are other elements that can take part in the treatment process and Sylvia has explored them and...

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