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Living with a rare disease: An often underestimated psychological challenge

Rare diseases

Living with a rare disease: An often underestimated psychological challenge

28 Feb 2025

What is a rare disease? A rare disease is a condition that affects a limited number of people in a given population. There is no universal definition of rare diseases. In fact, prevalence can be...

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Sleep apnoea and daytime fatigue: How can you boost your energy?

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnoea and daytime fatigue: How can you boost your energy?

24 Feb 2025 • 1 Like

What causes chronic fatigue in sleep apnoea patients?Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) causes repeated breathing interruptions throughout the night, preventing deep, restorative sleep. Even if you sleep...

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10 tips to prevent emotional burnout when living with a chronic illness

10 tips to prevent emotional burnout when living with a chronic illness

22 Feb 2025 • 2 Likes

What is a chronic illness burnout? How does it impact your health?Burnout in chronic illness is not the same as general stress. It is a prolonged state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion...

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Little-known risk factors for colorectal cancer: Diet, gut microbiome, and more

Colorectal cancer

Little-known risk factors for colorectal cancer: Diet, gut microbiome, and more

21 Feb 2025

What is colorectal cancer?Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumour that develops in the colon or rectum, often starting as adenomatous polyps that gradually become cancerous. It is the third most...

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Crohn’s disease: “Resilience is about getting up each day and choosing to keep fighting, even when it feels impossible.”

Breast cancer
Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease: “Resilience is about getting up each day and choosing to keep fighting, even when it feels impossible.”

19 Feb 2025 • 1 Like

Could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself? We’d love to hear about your background, your passions, and what brings you joy.Absolutely! My name is Myisha, and I’m a patient advocate,...

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Stress and atrial fibrillation (AF): Recognizing the link and protecting your heart

Atrial fibrillation

Stress and atrial fibrillation (AF): Recognizing the link and protecting your heart

17 Feb 2025

What is atrial fibrillation (AF)?Atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as atrial flutter, is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It is characterized by a disorganized and very...

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Managing chronic fatigue when there’s no time to rest: What works?

Managing chronic fatigue when there’s no time to rest: What works?

15 Feb 2025 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What causes chronic fatigue?Chronic fatigue can be caused by a variety of underlying health conditions, lifestyle factors, and external stressors.One of the most common causes is poor sleep quality,...

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The impact of multiple myeloma on bones: how to prevent bone fractures?

Multiple myeloma

The impact of multiple myeloma on bones: how to prevent bone fractures?

14 Feb 2025

Understanding the impact of multiple myeloma on bone healthMultiple myeloma, also known as plasma cell myeloma or Kahler's disease, is a type of blood cancer that affects certain cells of the immune...

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Epilepsy and sleep: A complex relationship that impacts health and well-being

Epilepsy

Epilepsy and sleep: A complex relationship that impacts health and well-being

10 Feb 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is epilepsy, and how does sleep influence it?Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide. It can occur at any age and is...

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Small steps, big changes: How to set realistic goals for self-improvement?

Small steps, big changes: How to set realistic goals for self-improvement?

8 Feb 2025 • 2 Likes

Living with a chronic illness brings lots of unique challenges, not only to physical health but also to mental well-being. Pain, fatigue, and the unpredictability of symptoms can make it difficult to...

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AS and sleep: how can you sleep better despite the pain?

Ankylosing spondylitis

AS and sleep: how can you sleep better despite the pain?

7 Feb 2025

What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by damage to the axial skeleton (the spine and the sacroiliac joints of the pelvis). AS...

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The daily life of a family facing their child’s type 1 diabetes: Jessie’s story

Diabetes (Type 1)

The daily life of a family facing their child’s type 1 diabetes: Jessie’s story

5 Feb 2025

Hello, Jess. Thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a bit more about yourself?Hello, my name is Jessie. I’m 25 years old. I’ve been with my husband...

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