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Depression

What role does genetics play in depression?

6 Aug 2021 • 4 Likes

Major depressive disorder (MDD) has serious consequences for patients: isolation, inability to work, sleep disorders, etc. Optimising treatments and preventing relapses are major public health...

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Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: "I fight every day to be able to maintain my professional career"

4 Aug 2021 • 2 Likes

Hello Obélix, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm a man in my fifties and am married with children. I am...

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Which medications can cause adverse effects on the muscles?

2 Aug 2021 • 23 Likes • 10 comments

Muscle pain can be classified into 3 categories according to its intensity: Mild: Sensation of stiffness with movement, moderate pain that subsides within a few days.Moderate: Moderate pain, the...

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Psychiatry

Depression: Carenity members share their story!

31 Jul 2021 • 4 Likes

175 members took part in our survey in France, the UK and the US We conducted a survey from July 7 to 20 in which 175 members of the Carenity community with depression in France, the United Kingdom...

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Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: "I enjoy my life, even though it's different”

29 Jul 2021 • 1 Like

Hello Nathali57, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? Hello, I am 49 years old, married and have 2 children. The...

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Psoriasis

Does smoking make psoriasis worse?

28 Jul 2021

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin and/or scalp. It is characterised by the appearance of red, raised patches of skin covered with scales (whitish flakes that peel off the...

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HIV/AIDS

HIV: What are the different blood tests available?

26 Jul 2021

What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a member of the retrovirus family of RNA viruses. The virus infects the cells of the immune system and diverts the entire cellular machinery to...

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Mindfulness: How can it benefit our health?

24 Jul 2021 • 1 Like • 3 comments

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness, also known as mindfulness meditation, is a type of meditation focused on purposely bringing one’s attention to the present, observing the senses and emotions...

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The Hypotoxic (Seignalet) diet: Is it effective for certain chronic illnesses?

23 Jul 2021 • 6 Likes • 6 comments

What is the Seignalet diet? The Seignalet diet is a hypotoxic diet developed by Dr. Jean Seignalet, a French biologist and immunity specialist, in 1985. By returning to a diet similar to that of our...

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Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs): We explain it all!

21 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes

Anti-inflammatory drugs are divided into two categories: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)NSAIDs are...

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HIV/AIDS

Everything you need to know about HIV treatments, PrEP and viral load!

19 Jul 2021

What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus, a virus whose genetic material consists of RNA. It infects lymphocytes (white blood cells), immune cells, carrying the CD4+...

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Depression
Postpartum depression

Depression: Is it linked to brain dysfunction?

17 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Depression can be seen as a generalised breakdown affecting several areas: emotions, thoughts and behaviours; during which certain brain functions are altered, causing disturbances. The pleasure and...

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