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Sleep disorders and diabetes: a vicious circle!

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Sleep disorders and diabetes: a vicious circle!

30 Sep 2024

What is diabetes and what are sleep disorders? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterised by an excess of sugar in the blood (also called "hyperglycaemia"). In the UK, more than 4,5 million people...

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Practical tips for enjoying retirement to the fullest!

Practical tips for enjoying retirement to the fullest!

28 Sep 2024 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Retirement requires planning. Beyond financial concerns, taking care of your physical and mental health is important for truly enjoying your retirement years.With that in mind, here are some...

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Emphysema: Everything you need to know!

COPD
Emphysema

Emphysema: Everything you need to know!

27 Sep 2024 • 3 Likes

What is emphysema?Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It damages the alveoli—tiny air sacs in the lungs responsible for...

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Borderline Personality Disorder: "Remember, emotions may be powerful, but they are temporary and can be managed."

Borderline personality disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder: "Remember, emotions may be powerful, but they are temporary and can be managed."

25 Sep 2024

Hello Fiona, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a little more about yourself?Hello, my name is Fiona Jestin (but I prefer to be called Fio!) and...

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Sport and chemotherapy: what type of exercise during treatment?

Cancer

Sport and chemotherapy: what type of exercise during treatment?

23 Sep 2024

What is chemotherapy and what impact does it have on the body? Chemotherapy is essential in the fight against many types of cancer. It aims to eliminate cancer cells, either by destroying them...

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Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): everything there is to know!

Neuroendocrine tumour

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): everything there is to know!

22 Sep 2024 • 1 Like

What is a neuroendocrine tumour (NET)? NETs originate in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. The neuroendocrine system is made up of cells called neuroendocrines, which are scattered throughout...

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What are the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer's disease

What are the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

21 Sep 2024

Alzheimer’s disease rarely appears before the age of 65. After this age, its prevalence increases to 2-4% of the general population and rises sharply to 15% by age 80. In the UK, approximately...

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The Glucose Revolution: Is it the secret to weight loss and better health?

The Glucose Revolution: Is it the secret to weight loss and better health?

20 Sep 2024 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

What is the Glucose Revolution?The Glucose Revolution is based on Jessie Inchauspé’s book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar.The core idea is that high blood...

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Everything there is to know about generic drugs!

Everything there is to know about generic drugs!

18 Sep 2024 • 1 Like

What is a generic drug?Generic medicines are available in almost all industrialised and developing countries. The emergence of generics is linked to the expiry of patents on commonly prescribed...

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Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

Diabetes (Type 1)

Type 1 Diabetes: “Since starting my fitness journey, my daily insulin intake has decreased.”

18 Sep 2024

Hello, Sammi! Thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with the Carenity audience.Could you start by sharing a bit about yourself?I’m Sammi, currently 28 years old, and I’ve been living...

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Acromegaly: Everything there is to know!

Acromegaly

Acromegaly: Everything there is to know!

17 Sep 2024

What is acromegaly?  Acromegaly is a rare disease (with a prevalence of 60 cases for 1 million people) caused by chronic exposure to growth hormone (GH). In acromegaly, this hormone is excessively...

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How can you manage your emotions better?

How can you manage your emotions better?

14 Sep 2024 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is an emotion? According to the dictionary, an emotion is a ‘state of arousal, that can be experienced as pleasant or unpleasant’ or a ‘strong feeling such as love or anger’. Fear, joy,...

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