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Migraine

Migraine: “I try to stay encouraged and smile no matter what.” #ShadesForMigraine

25 Jun 2024 • 1 Like

Hello, Tonya! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community. First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? I grew up in rural NC. Left for the military...

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Magnesium Supplements: When and why should you take them?

24 Jun 2024 • 4 Likes

What are magnesium supplements? Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body. It is crucial for more than 300 vital metabolic processes, such as energy production, blood pressure...

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Bariatric surgery
Obesity

How to avoid nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery?

22 Jun 2024 • 2 Likes

When to consider bariatric surgery?In cases of extreme obesity, bariatric surgery can be a solution. It is reserved for individuals who:Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 40 kg/m², or > 35 kg/m² with...

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Coffee: Can drinking it in moderation actually be good for you?

20 Jun 2024 • 2 Likes

Coffee is an integral part of daily life for millions of people around the world. In the UK alone, it is estimated that 98 million cups of coffee are consumed every day.Despite its popularity, coffee...

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Migraine

Migraine: “With the lack of education around the disease, opportunities for early diagnosis were missed.” #ShadesForMigraine

19 Jun 2024

Hello, Tesha! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? Prior to Migraine, I was a Health and Social...

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Spasticity

Spasticity: Everything you need to know!

17 Jun 2024 • 1 Like

What is spasticity?Spasticity is characterized by reflex muscle contractions, resulting in stiffness during stretching, typically present in muscles with motor deficits.Spasticity varies greatly in...

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Migraine

Migraine: What are the lesser-known symptoms and how can you help? #ShadesForMigraine

15 Jun 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Migraine disease affects 1 in 7 people worldwide. This statistic means that nearly everyone knows someone who suffers from migraine, whether they realize it or not. Understanding the diverse symptoms...

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Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

10 Jun 2024 • 1 Like

A transfer of emotions? Psychoanalysis, a discipline founded by Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century, explores the depths of the human mind with the aim of understanding the unconscious...

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

World NASH Day: How can NASH and NAFLD be prevented?

8 Jun 2024 • 2 Likes

What is NAFLD? NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is a condition where fat builds up in the liver without the influence of alcohol. It's one of the most common liver diseases globally,...

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Healthy lifestyle for a better management of Verneuil's disease (Hidradenitis suppurativa)

6 Jun 2024

What is Verneuil's disease? Verneuil's disease, or Hidradenitis suppurativa, is a chronic skin condition described by the surgeon of the same name in 1854. It is also sometimes called acne inversa. It...

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EMDR Therapy: What Does It Treat?

3 Jun 2024 • 3 Likes

What is EMDR?EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, was first described in scientific publications by the American psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987.Initially tested on...

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Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

1 Jun 2024 • 3 Likes

What are premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)?PVCs are extra heartbeats that disrupt the heart's normal, steady rhythm. They happen when an electrical signal comes from somewhere in the heart...

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