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Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

Jul 5, 2025

Protecting your skin from the sun is essential for everyone, but especially for those living with a chronic illness. UV exposure can pose extra risks when your skin is more sensitive due to...

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Chronic fatigue: patients' experiences and solutions

Chronic fatigue: patients' experiences and solutions

Apr 15, 2019 • 2 Likes • 10 comments

Nearly 3,000 Carenity members responded to our chronic fatigue survey! Read the results and give your advice to reduce...

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Spoon theory: What is it and how can it help people living with chronic illness?

Spoon theory: What is it and how can it help people living with chronic illness?

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Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

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Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

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COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

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Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

Sun protection and chronic illnesses: How to stay safe in the sun

Jul 5, 2025

How do sunscreens work, and what do SPF ratings mean?Sunscreens are designed to shield the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. There are two primary types of UV radiation:UVB rays, which cause...

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Screens and the brain: What are the risks of overuse and how can you protect yourself?

Screens and the brain: What are the risks of overuse and how can you protect yourself?

Jun 28, 2025

Why is our brain so sensitive to screens?If screens are so captivating, it's because they trigger highly effective brain mechanisms.The neural mechanisms of attention and rewardScreens constantly...

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These 12 everyday events could be triggering your depression

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These 12 everyday events could be triggering your depression

Jun 27, 2025

What are depression triggers? Why do they matter?While the causes of depression often stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or chronic illness, triggers are the everyday stressors or life events that...

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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD): causes, symptoms and treatments

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD): causes, symptoms and treatments

Jun 23, 2025

What is gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Acid reflux: definition and causesGERD occurs when there is a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which normally prevents the reflux of...

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Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

Jun 21, 2025

Why has women’s health been excluded from medical research?For decades, medical research was built around a male-centric model. Until the 1990s, most clinical trials in Europe and the US were...

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Semaglutide: How can it support diabetes and weight loss?

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Semaglutide: How can it support diabetes and weight loss?

Jun 20, 2025

What are semaglutides, and how do they work?Semaglutides belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 stands for “glucagon-like peptide-1,” a hormone your body naturally...

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Fabry disease: how to live a normal life with a rare disease

Fabry disease

Fabry disease: how to live a normal life with a rare disease

Jun 16, 2025

What is Fabry disease? A rare genetic condition linked to chromosome X Fabry disease is an inherited disorder linked to a mutation in the GLA gene on the X chromosome. This mutation prevents the...

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Can you train your brain to feel happier, scientifically?

Can you train your brain to feel happier, scientifically?

Jun 14, 2025 • 2 Likes

How is the brain connected to happiness?What does neuroscience say about happiness?Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a more lasting state of contentment and wellbeing. Neuroscience has...

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COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

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Emphysema

COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

Jun 13, 2025 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is COPD, and how is emphysema related to it?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition marked by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. It is a...

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Fatty liver and family life: How to find the right balance when living with NAFLD and NASH?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

Fatty liver and family life: How to find the right balance when living with NAFLD and NASH?

Jun 12, 2025

How does fatty liver disease affect everyday life?Fatty liver disease, like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is often referred to as a “silent”...

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A way to better live with your thoughts and emotions

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): A way to better live with your thoughts and emotions

Jun 9, 2025 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy designed to help people understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are...

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Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

May 30, 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Why are some medications banned in sports?What is doping, and how is it regulated?Doping refers to the use of substances or methods that artificially enhance physical or mental performance. It is...

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