Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder and sex drive: How different mood phases affect desire and intimacy

30 Mar 2026

Understanding bipolar disorder and emotional fluctuationsBipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterised by significant shifts between depressive episodes and periods of elevated mood known as...

Psychiatry

Can AI chatbots truly replace therapy? Here’s the truth about their benefits, limits and risks.

27 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Why are mental health AI chatbots becoming so popular?Mental health chatbots are digital tools designed to simulate conversation. Some follow structured scripts, while others use more advanced...

25 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hi Lesley,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and experience with us. We’re so grateful for your openness and for everything you bring to the Carenity community.Can you tell us...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

MASH and genetics: Why are some people more at risk than others?

23 Mar 2026

Understanding MASH: A metabolic liver diseaseMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is an advanced form of liver disease...

When the brain is overloaded: The hidden effects of emotional and cognitive multitasking

21 Mar 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is emotional and cognitive multitasking?In our modern daily lives, it has become common to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Replying to a message during a meeting, thinking about a...

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia: Why stability is about more than just preventing relapse

18 Mar 2026

Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and experiences reality. It may involve hallucinations, delusions, and difficulties with motivation,...

The smells that bring back our past: The hidden power of olfactory memory

14 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Olfactory memory: A well-documented scientific phenomenonNeuroscience confirms that smells trigger older and more emotional autobiographical memories than images or sounds. A review published by...

Chronic kidney disease

Brain fog in CKD: How can kidney disease affect memory and thinking?

13 Mar 2026

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means the kidneys are damaged or not working well for at least 3 months. The kidneys normally filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. When they slow down, waste can...

Soluble vs insoluble fibre: Which is better for your gut?

9 Mar 2026 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

Soluble and insoluble fibre: What’s the real difference?Fibre is a plant component that our bodies cannot digest. It therefore reaches the colon almost intact. But the way different fibres behave...

Alcohol and the desire to have children: what you need to know about fertility

7 Mar 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

How does alcohol affect the reproductive system?The impact of alcohol on sex hormones The reproductive system is finely regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which controls the...

Obesity

Obesity stigma: How to be kind to yourself when society shames your body

4 Mar 2026

Obesity is a complex, chronic health condition where a person has excess body fat that may affect health. It is influenced by many factors, including genetics, hormones, medications, sleep, stress,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and social life: How to cope with fatigue, stress, and isolation

2 Mar 2026 • 2 Likes

Understanding the impact of diabetes on social lifeIsolation and perception of the conditionDiabetes can lead to feelings of isolation. The demands related to meals, insulin injections, or regular...