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Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Chronic kidney disease

Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

21 Aug 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Who is Suni Lee?Sunisa Lee, a 21-year-old American gymnast from St. Paul, Minnesota, has achieved significant success at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.In Tokyo, Lee won the...

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Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

16 Aug 2024 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

What is tai chi?Tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan, is a centuries-old practice rooted in Chinese martial arts and philosophy. It involves a series of gentle, flowing movements performed in a slow,...

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS: “I recognize the freedom my wheelchair has given me and how it isn't a sign of weakness or failure."

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS: “I recognize the freedom my wheelchair has given me and how it isn't a sign of weakness or failure."

14 Aug 2024

Hello, Madelyn! Thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with the Carenity audience.Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself? We’d love to hear about your background, what you do,...

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The benefits of vacation for our physical and mental health

The benefits of vacation for our physical and mental health

12 Aug 2024 • 3 Likes

On average, an employee spends almost 10 hours a day at their workplace, whether in an office, on a construction site, behind the wheel of a bus or behind a counter. Repetitive tasks and activities...

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COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

COPD

COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

10 Aug 2024 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by persistent obstruction of the airways. The main symptoms include: Difficulty breathing, Sho...

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What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

9 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes

What are nightmares and night terrors?Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that often wake the individual from sleep. They typically occur during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the sleep phase...

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What is the role of vitamin B12 and how can you avoid having a deficiency?

What is the role of vitamin B12 and how can you avoid having a deficiency?

5 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, refers to a family of 4 substances - 3 of which are present in certain foods. The 4th, called cyanocobalamin, is synthetic. Cobalt is the...

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Anger: An essential emotion you can learn to control

Anger: An essential emotion you can learn to control

3 Aug 2024 • 5 Likes

What is anger?Anger is an intense and temporary emotional state caused by feelings of aggression or annoyance, often leading to strong reactions and aggressive behaviour. It is a natural emotion,...

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Extreme heat, heatwaves and diabetes: what should you do to protect yourself?

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Extreme heat, heatwaves and diabetes: what should you do to protect yourself?

2 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes

What are the consequences of hot weather and heat waves on diabetes and its management? Various mechanisms and body processes help us adapt to hot weather, as well as to extreme heat and heat waves. N...

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Everything there is to know about cholesterol

Everything there is to know about cholesterol

29 Jul 2024 • 5 Likes

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid, a fatty substance essential to our bodies. Every cell needs cholesterol in order to function properly, as it structures its membrane and enables the...

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Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

22 Jul 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

WalnutsWalnuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which has anti-inflammatory properties and benefits for heart health....

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How to support a loved one with schizophrenia?

Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizotypal personality disorder

How to support a loved one with schizophrenia?

19 Jul 2024

Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex psychiatric disorder. It manifests through a distorted perception of reality, delusional ideas and/or hallucinations, as well as social and relational isolation.

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