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Ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician: What is the difference and which is the best choice for your eyes?

Eye diseases

Ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician: What is the difference and which is the best choice for your eyes?

29 Jun 2021

In terms of eye care, there are three main types of eye professionals: ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Keep reading for a quick look at these three eye specialists:What is an...

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Can sport prevent migraines?

Migraine

Can sport prevent migraines?

26 Jun 2021

Migraine is a chronic illness characterised by the regular and repetitive occurrence of violent headaches that may be associated with vomiting. These headaches can last from several hours to several...

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Lupus: Improving pain through sport

Lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis

Lupus: Improving pain through sport

23 Jun 2021

Hello skygui13L, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?My name is Ingrid, I am 48 years old, I live in the...

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What is the impact of obesity on our body and mental health?

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

What is the impact of obesity on our body and mental health?

21 Jun 2021

What is obesity and what causes it? Obesity affects a large proportion of the world's population. According to the WHO, 39% of adults worldwide are overweight and 13% are obese. Since 1975, the...

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What is burnout?

What is burnout?

19 Jun 2021 • 1 Like • 4 comments

What is burnout?Burnout syndrome was a term coined in the 1970s to describe a state of exhaustion in the work of aid and care professionals. Today, it extends to all professions requiring a high...

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Why do some still believe that fibromyalgia is a psychosomatic illness?

Fibromyalgia

Why do some still believe that fibromyalgia is a psychosomatic illness?

18 Jun 2021 • 4 Likes • 4 comments

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by chronic, widespread and persistent pain which can be made worse through exertion, humidity or the cold. These symptoms are compounded by a widespread...

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Asthma: "It's a battle"

Asthma

Asthma: "It's a battle"

17 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

Hello GILBERTJOEL, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am 74 years old and retired from the Post Office...

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Castleman disease: "I want to tell everyone to listen to their body and how they feel!"

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: "I want to tell everyone to listen to their body and how they feel!"

17 Jun 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello TamaraGajic, 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 39 years old, I was born and raised in Berlin, I have...

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Endometriosis and pregnancy: What is the outlook for affected women?

Endometriosis

Endometriosis and pregnancy: What is the outlook for affected women?

16 Jun 2021

What is endometriosis?Endometriosis is a common but still little known gynaecological condition. It affects approximately one in ten women. Endometriosis is an oestrogen-dependent condition, which...

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World Blood Donor Day: What is the history of blood transfusion and donation?

World Blood Donor Day: What is the history of blood transfusion and donation?

14 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

Blood transfusion and blood products help to save millions of lives each year. But what is this history of this medical practice? What happens to blood once it is donated? Read on to learn more!What...

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Skin cancer: How to protect your skin?

Skin cancer

Skin cancer: How to protect your skin?

13 Jun 2021

What is skin cancer?In terms of area, skin is the most important human organ. Its role is to protect the body against infections and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Skin also makes it easier to control...

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Castleman disease: The CDCN's unique approach to accelerate research

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: The CDCN's unique approach to accelerate research

9 Jun 2021

What is the history of CDCN?The CDCN was founded in 2012 by Dr. David Fajgenbaum and Dr. Frits van Rhee because of an urgent need to advance research and improve care for patients living with CD.Dr....

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