Haemophilia

Haemophilia A and the fear of bleeding: living every day in a state of alert

20 Apr 2026

What is haemophilia A?Haemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, a protein essential for stopping bleeding.It manifests as prolonged or spontaneous...

Between promise and reality: can omega-7 improve metabolic health?

18 Apr 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What are omega-7 fatty acids?Omega-7 fatty acids are a group of monounsaturated fats, with palmitoleic acid being the most studied. They are naturally found in foods such as macadamia nuts, sea...

Bipolar disorder

When life shifts: understanding triggers in bipolar disorder

13 Apr 2026 • 1 Like

What is bipolar disorder?Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and elevated mood (mania or hypomania).These fluctuations go beyond normal mood...

Parkinson's disease

When Treatment Changes Who You Are: A Little-Known Effect of Parkinson’s Disease

11 Apr 2026

What are impulse control disorders?Behaviors that feel out of controlImpulse control disorders (ICDs) refer to a difficulty resisting urges or behaviors, even when they are perceived as excessive or...

Living a healthy life with a chronic illness: is that really possible?

7 Apr 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

A new definition of health Health as balanceToday, health is increasingly viewed as a state of balance among different dimensions: physical, mental, and social.A person can live with symptoms or...

Is too much animal protein bad for you?

4 Apr 2026 • 1 Like

Why are animal proteins so widely consumed today?Animal protein plays a central role in many diets. Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products are often associated with muscle building, satiety, and a...

Lung cancer

Everyday air irritants and lung cancer: What can help at home and outdoors?

3 Apr 2026

Why do everyday irritants feel harder to tolerate when you have lung cancer?Lung cancer can affect the lungs in different ways, depending on the type of cancer, where it is in the lung, and whether a...

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder and sex drive: How different mood phases affect desire and intimacy

30 Mar 2026

Understanding bipolar disorder and emotional fluctuationsBipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterised by significant shifts between depressive episodes and periods of elevated mood known as...

Psychiatry

Can AI chatbots truly replace therapy? Here’s the truth about their benefits, limits and risks.

27 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Why are mental health AI chatbots becoming so popular?Mental health chatbots are digital tools designed to simulate conversation. Some follow structured scripts, while others use more advanced...

25 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hi Lesley,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and experience with us. We’re so grateful for your openness and for everything you bring to the Carenity community.Can you tell us...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

MASH and genetics: Why are some people more at risk than others?

23 Mar 2026

Understanding MASH: A metabolic liver diseaseMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is an advanced form of liver disease...

When the brain is overloaded: The hidden effects of emotional and cognitive multitasking

21 Mar 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is emotional and cognitive multitasking?In our modern daily lives, it has become common to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Replying to a message during a meeting, thinking about a...