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Fibromyalgia: managing the disease on a daily basis

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: managing the disease on a daily basis

10 Oct 2022 • 6 Likes

Some key information on fibromyalgia About 1.5 - 2 million people in the UK may be affected by fibromyalgia. Anyone can develop this disease, including children and older people. However, women are...

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Medicines that are at risk of misuse and dependence

Medicines that are at risk of misuse and dependence

8 Oct 2022 • 12 Likes • 5 comments

Prescription drug abuse can happen across all age groups for various reasons. The quantity they consume might be different as do the drugs but, in the end, all of them are consuming medication that...

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Breast Cancer: “You are beautiful and you are a warrior. Always remember that”

Breast cancer

Breast Cancer: “You are beautiful and you are a warrior. Always remember that”

5 Oct 2022 • 2 Likes

Hello Sal, thank you for having agreed to share your story with us on Carenity.  First of all, could you tell us more about yourselfMy name is Salyndria, I was born and raised in New-Jersey and...

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Agoraphobia: "Better explain what it is so that there is more empathy"

Generalized anxiety disorder

Agoraphobia: "Better explain what it is so that there is more empathy"

5 Oct 2022

Hello @Keanebcn, you agreed to speak to Carenity and we thank you for that. First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?Of course, my name is Iván, I'm single, I'm 47 years old and I live...

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Neurodegenerative diseases: what are they, and what are their first signs?

Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases: what are they, and what are their first signs?

3 Oct 2022

Neurological disorders, including neurological accidents (brain and spinal cord injuries), affect nearly one billion people worldwide and with the ageing of the population, this figure increases. Thes...

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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

29 Sep 2022

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a bleeding disorders characterised by abnormally low platelet counts. TTP is a serious disease leading to the formation of small clots that can obstruct...

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Osteoporosis and osteopetrosis: "I just have to listen to my body and do what it asks me to do"

Osteopetrosis
Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and osteopetrosis: "I just have to listen to my body and do what it asks me to do"

28 Sep 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hi CintaA, thank you so much for agreeing to share your experience with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?My name is Cinta, I am 65 years old, mother of one son and...

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Managing your cholesterol levels to prevent the risks of heart disease

Cardiovascular diseases

Managing your cholesterol levels to prevent the risks of heart disease

26 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid, a fat that is essential to the human body. Each of our cells needs it to function correctly because it structures the membrane, and enables the synthesis...

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Blanka talks about her battle with depression and about raising awareness for mental health issues.

Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder

Blanka talks about her battle with depression and about raising awareness for mental health issues.

23 Sep 2022

Hi Blanka, Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity audience. First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?   Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my journey! I’m...

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How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

Fibromyalgia

How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

22 Sep 2022 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by persistent diffuse pain, intense fatigue and sensitivity to pressure. The perception of pain is distorted in patients with...

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How to help a loved one suffering from depression?

Depression

How to help a loved one suffering from depression?

20 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes

What is depression? Depression is a complex mental disorder that persistently affects a person's mood in the way of sadness, anger and loss of interest. It is a condition that can impact a person's...

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Salt : Dangerous or Beneficial to Health

Salt : Dangerous or Beneficial to Health

19 Sep 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

What is salt? Salt is a mineral of marine origin, its chemical name is sodium chloride, it is thus composed of chlorine (60%) and sodium (40%). It is produced by the evaporation of sea water in salt...

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