Arterial hypertension

Foods for high blood pressure (hypertension): What to eat and what to avoid

7 Jan 2025 • 1 Like

What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?High blood pressure (hypertension) is an abnormal and persistent elevation of blood pressure in the arteries. In the UK, 30% of adults are affected,...

Chronic illness: How it affects self-esteem and tips to improve it

4 Jan 2025 • 2 Likes

What is self-esteem?Self-esteem refers to the way we perceive ourselves and how we value our worth and significance.People with healthy self-esteem often feel more capable of overcoming obstacles and...

Small frequent meals vs. fewer larger meals: Which eating pattern is right for you?

3 Jan 2025

What are small and large meal patterns?Let’s start with the basics.Small, frequent meals (SFMs): This eating pattern involves consuming five to six smaller meals throughout the day. It’s often...

Pacing: An essential strategy for living better with chronic illness

31 Dec 2024

What is pacing?Borrowed from the sports world, the term “pacing” refers to managing rhythms or adapting activity levels and is now widely used in healthcare and rehabilitation.Pacing helps better...

Carenity CEO shares her hopes for a healthier and more compassionate 2025

31 Dec 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Dear Carenity members,As 2024 comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your important role within our community. Carenity is a space rooted in compassion, where your stories and...

Cardiovascular diseases

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): What should you know about this common yet underdiagnosed heart disease?

30 Dec 2024

What is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a type of cardiomyopathy, which refers to diseases of the heart muscle. In DCM, the heart's left ventricle becomes enlarged...

The secret behind why time flies as you get older...

27 Dec 2024 • 3 Likes

Why does time feel faster as we age?The sensation that time flies as we age is a universal experience. Multiple factors, ranging from psychological to biological, contribute to this phenomenon....

Why you need to work on strengthening your pelvic floor

23 Dec 2024 • 2 Likes

What is the pelvic floor? What is its role in the body?The pelvic floor, also called the pelvic diaphragm, is a diamond-shaped musculo-fibrous structure located at the base of the pelvis. It consists...

Anti-fatigue foods: How can you boost your energy naturally?

21 Dec 2024 • 1 Like

What causes fatigue?For many living with chronic illnesses, fatigue is more than being tired. It’s a deep, pervasive exhaustion that can impact the body, mind, and spirit.There are several reasons...

Coping with loneliness and isolation over the holiday season: what can you do about it?

20 Dec 2024 • 1 Like

Why can the holiday season become the source of anxiety for socially isolated people? Loneliness, when it is not what we look for, can have a serious impact on our mental health. This can be...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and digestive disorders: understanding the link and relieving the symptoms

14 Dec 2024 • 2 Likes

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia affects around 2% of the British population, mainly women (80% of cases), with the highest incidence between the ages of 40 and 50. Although not dangerous, this...

Understanding the different types of body fat to better manage your health

9 Dec 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is body fat?Body fat, also known as adipose tissue, is a collection of specialized cells called adipocytes that store lipids. This connective tissue is found beneath the skin, around organs such...