Chronic kidney disease

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

Mar 13, 2026

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be exhausting in ways that are hard to explain. There are appointments, lab results, diet changes, medications, and the constant mental load of managing a...

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

Mar 7, 2026

A glass of wine with dinner, a cocktail with friends, a habit established over many years... Alcohol is part of everyday life for many people. However, when you start trying for a baby or become...

Obesity

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

Mar 4, 2026

Living with obesity is not only about health markers or numbers on a scale. It can also mean dealing with other people’s opinions, assumptions, and comments, sometimes daily. That social pressure can...

When geography determines your health: living with a rare disease far from specialized centers

Feb 28, 2026

Living with a rare disease is challenging enough in itself, but when geographical distance from referral centers and specialists is added to the mix, every medical appointment becomes an ordeal....

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Why the delay in diagnosis, and what can help?

Feb 20, 2026

For many people, endometriosis is not diagnosed after one appointment or one test. It is often a long, exhausting journey, with symptoms that come and go, get normalized, or get explained away as...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and sleep: Could poor rest increase flares?

Feb 13, 2026 • 1 Like

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis often means managing more than digestive symptoms alone. Fatigue that lingers, nights broken by discomfort or worry, and mornings that never quite...

Does cancer change how we experience time?

Feb 4, 2026

Many people affected by cancer describe something difficult to put into words: time no longer feels the same. Days may feel endlessly long or strangely compressed. The future can seem blurry or...

When traumatic memories leave their mark on the body: Understanding the physical effects of trauma

Feb 2, 2026 • 2 Likes

Psychological trauma doesn’t stop at the mind, it can deeply affect the body as well. Untreated traumatic memories may show up as chronic pain, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, or even...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: When fatigue becomes as disabling as pain

Jan 12, 2026 • 3 Likes

Fibromyalgia is often associated with the widespread pain it causes, but another symptom, just as overwhelming, deeply shapes daily life for those affected: chronic fatigue. A persistent, intense,...

Dopamine: What role does it play in motivation, mood, and daily life?

Jan 10, 2026 • 1 Like

Dopamine is often reduced to a catchy nickname like the “feel-good chemical”. That label is tempting, but it is also misleading. Dopamine is not just about pleasure. It is deeply involved in...

Thank you for being here. Together, we move forward into 2026.

Jan 1, 2026

As a new year begins, Carenity would first and foremost like to thank its community. Thank you for your trust, your stories, your involvement, and your generosity. Every story shared, every...

Sleep apnea

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

Dec 19, 2025 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Living with sleep apnea often means dealing with more than loud snoring or daytime fatigue. Many people notice something else creeping in over time. Forgetfulness. Trouble concentrating. A sense that...