World No Tobacco Day: What is tobacco and how does it affect our health?

2 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

Where does tobacco come from?Tobacco, as we know it today, comes from a night-shade plant called Nicotiana tabacum. Indigenous to Mesoamerica and South America, its dried leaves are used to make...

Bipolar disorder

2 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

Hello Babeillou, thank you for accepting to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?Hello. I'm 55 years old, married twice, divorced twice and I...

COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the virus and the different variants!

1 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

VirusesViruses, in general, are infectious agents that must penetrate a cell in order to replicate. Although they all share this characteristic, there are many differences between each family. For...

What is the psychological impact of chronic pain? Carenity members share their experience!

29 May 2021 • 1 comment

When pain becomes chronic, it not only causes significant physical discomfort but also gives rise to mental distress which increases over time. Thanks to our study, we will be able to address the...

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International Day of Action for Women's Health: What are the warning signs of gynaecological cancer?

28 May 2021 • 1 comment

There are several gynaecological cancers, namely: breast, cervical, endometrial and ovarian. A brief overview of these cancers and their symptoms.What is breast cancer?Breast cancer is the most...

What should we eat to sleep well?

26 May 2021 • 4 comments

It is important to follow your own rhythm and sleep needs. But you should also pay special attention to your diet, especially in the evening. There are many interactions between sleep and food.What...

Prostate cancer

25 May 2021 • 1 comment

Hello suzuki, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I'm 72 years old, I'm a retired executive, I spent my entire career in...

Prebiotics and Probiotics: What is the difference and how can they impact your health?

24 May 2021 • 1 Like • 2 comments

The gut microbiome explainedBefore we dive into pre- and probiotics, it’s important to understand one crucial aspect of the human body: the gut. While we often picture bacteria as tiny, invisible...

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Beta blockers and beta-2 agonists: What are they?

23 May 2021 • 1 comment

Beta blockersBeta blockers make up a heterogenous family combining several molecules that have a competitive antagonist effect (blocking the bond of other molecules) on beta-adrenergic receptors....

COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the different vaccines and innovative therapies!

22 May 2021 • 9 comments

How do vaccines work?Vaccines protect us by "training" the body to recognize an infectious agent. In fact, in the adaptive immune system there are B lymphocytes that form "memory cells". These memory...

Ankylosing spondylitis

21 May 2021

Hello PilarCrego, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am currently retired, 77 years old and married. I have had one...

Psoriasis

21 May 2021 • 1 comment

Hello ArnaudMaceio, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? How long have you had psoriasis and what were the...