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Ovarian cancer: How does it impact intimacy, identity, and self-esteem?

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer: How does it impact intimacy, identity, and self-esteem?

14 Apr 2025

How does ovarian cancer affect a woman’s sense of self?The physical changes that challenge identityOvarian cancer and its treatments often bring dramatic changes to a woman’s body. Surgery may...

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Medications and breastfeeding: which ones are safe to take?

Medications and breastfeeding: which ones are safe to take?

12 Apr 2025

Why certain medications should not be taken if you are breastfeeding? Some medications are not recommended for breastfeeding women because of the risks they present to the baby. These risks fall into...

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Parkinson's disease and emotional expression: Why do feelings seem locked inside?

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease and emotional expression: Why do feelings seem locked inside?

11 Apr 2025 • 1 Like

Parkinson’s disease and emotional expression: an overlooked connectionUnderstanding Parkinson’s diseaseParkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects...

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Ulcerative colitis and mental health: Is there a hidden link between flare-ups and feelings?

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and mental health: Is there a hidden link between flare-ups and feelings?

7 Apr 2025

How common are mental health issues in people with ulcerative colitis?Depression and anxiety are far more common in people living with ulcerative colitis than in the general population. In fact,...

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Why do men and women handle stress differently?

Why do men and women handle stress differently?

5 Apr 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is stress ? How does it affect us? Stress is a natural reaction to situations perceived as threatening or demanding. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a state of worry or...

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Fatigue, dizziness, neurological problems… Could it be pernicious anaemia?

Pernicious anemia

Fatigue, dizziness, neurological problems… Could it be pernicious anaemia?

4 Apr 2025 • 1 Like

What is pernicious anaemia (Biermer’s disease)? What causes it, and who is at risk?Pernicious anaemia, also known as Biermer’s disease, is a type of anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency....

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Restless Legs Syndrome: What can you do when your legs won’t stay still?

Neurological disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome: What can you do when your legs won’t stay still?

31 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)? What are its symptoms?Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological movement disorder which is primarily characterized by an...

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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): “I've gotten better at saying ‘no, I'm actually not fine and here's why.’”

Primary ciliary dyskinesia

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): “I've gotten better at saying ‘no, I'm actually not fine and here's why.’”

26 Mar 2025

Hello Michelle! Thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with the Carenity community.Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself? We’d love to know more about your background, daily...

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Sleep apnoea and mental health: How does poor sleep fuel anxiety and depression?

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnoea and mental health: How does poor sleep fuel anxiety and depression?

24 Mar 2025

What is sleep apnoea, and how does it disrupt sleep?Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. These interruptions can occur dozens...

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Mid-life crisis: Or a mid-life renewal?

Mid-life crisis: Or a mid-life renewal?

22 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

What are the signs of a mid-life crisis? High emotional instability Manifestations of the mid-life crisis vary from one person to another, but there are certain common patterns. As far as emotions...

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Air pollution and COPD: How can you protect your lungs every day?

COPD

Air pollution and COPD: How can you protect your lungs every day?

20 Mar 2025 • 1 Like

How does air pollution affect COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory condition that causes a gradual obstruction of the airways, making breathing increasingly difficult.Whi...

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Schizophrenia and family: How can loved ones support recovery?

Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia and family: How can loved ones support recovery?

18 Mar 2025

How does family involvement and support improve treatment and recovery in people with schizophrenia in the long-term ?Encouraging treatment adherence and preventing relapseOne of the most noteworthy...

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