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Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

Dec 29, 2025

Fibromyalgia is much more than just chronic pain. It is characterized by unusual hypersensitivity to pain, known as hyperalgesia, which can make everyday tasks difficult to perform. But what exactly...

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Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

Fibromyalgia

Hyperalgesia and fibromyalgia: when the pain becomes too intense

Dec 29, 2025

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, intense fatigue and unusual sensitivity to pain, or hyperalgesia.What is hyperalgesia? Medical explanation Hyperalgesia means an...

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Sleeping well naturally: What you can do to increase your melatonin levels

Sleeping well naturally: What you can do to increase your melatonin levels

Dec 27, 2025

What is melatonin, and why is it so important for sleep?Melatonin is mainly produced in the pineal gland in the brain, especially when it gets dark. It acts as the body’s “night signal”: when...

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Sleep apnea and memory: What happens when your sleep keeps getting interrupted?

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea and memory: What happens when your sleep keeps getting interrupted?

Dec 19, 2025 • 2 Likes

What is sleep apnea, in simple terms?Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), caused by a...

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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Can it be a kinder way to cope with anxiety, depression and chronic pain?

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Can it be a kinder way to cope with anxiety, depression and chronic pain?

Dec 19, 2025 • 4 Likes

What is acceptance and commitment therapy?Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that teaches a skill called psychological flexibility. This simply means learning to...

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Serotonin: What it does, why it matters, and how to boost it naturally

Serotonin: What it does, why it matters, and how to boost it naturally

Dec 13, 2025 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is serotonin?Serotonin is often described as the “happiness hormone”, because it plays a major role in regulating mood and emotions. But this simple nickname does not reflect the full picture....

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Psoriatic arthritis: Can biomarkers help predict flare-ups?

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis: Can biomarkers help predict flare-ups?

Dec 12, 2025

What is psoriatic arthritis?Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition that can affect anyone living with psoriasis. It often shows up as joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, or...

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Ankylosing spondylitis: What role does the HLA-B27 gene play?

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: What role does the HLA-B27 gene play?

Dec 8, 2025 • 1 Like

What is ankylosing spondylitis?Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the spine and joints. It is characterized by persistent back pain, morning stiffness,...

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Why do we oversleep and still wake up exhausted?

Why do we oversleep and still wake up exhausted?

Dec 6, 2025 • 4 Likes

How much sleep is too much?Most adults fall somewhere between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. However, that range doesn’t apply to everyone and can shift during illness, emotional strain, or...

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HIV-positive since childhood: Sophie-Elena’s extraordinary journey

HIV/AIDS

HIV-positive since childhood: Sophie-Elena’s extraordinary journey

Dec 1, 2025

Hello Sophie-Elena, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity.To begin with, could you introduce yourself?Hello, my name is Sophie-Elena. I'm a 36-year-old stay-at-home mom, and I’m...

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How daily noise disrupts your health, and what you can do about it

How daily noise disrupts your health, and what you can do about it

Nov 29, 2025

An increasingly noisy worldNoise is now woven into nearly every part of daily life. With heavy traffic, construction sites, public transport, household appliances, constant notifications… our sound...

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Anti-anxiety medications: What are your options and how to use them safely?

Anti-anxiety medications: What are your options and how to use them safely?

Nov 28, 2025 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What are anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medications?Anxiolytics are medications used to reduce anxiety symptoms. They include various drug classes and are prescribed to manage excessive worry, panic...

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Parkinson's disease: how can you improve your sleep?

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: how can you improve your sleep?

Nov 24, 2025

What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the dopamine-producing neurons. Dopamine...

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