How to boost happiness hormones?

Jan 23, 2023 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Hormones are substances produced by a gland, that regulate numerous body functions such as growth, temperature, sleep, stress and mood. Among these hormones, we find the so-called "happiness"...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: First signs of the disease

Jan 22, 2023 • 2 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that is accompanied by persistent pain, immense fatigue and unsettling sleep, among many other symptoms. It can have a significant impact on the life of a patient...

Sleep disorders

Understanding sleep paralysis

Jan 15, 2023

Sleep is a complex physiological state of mind and body. We spend one third of our lives sleeping. However, our sleep can be disturbed by many factors such as our lifestyle, stress level, diet and...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: mental and behavioral disorders

Jan 9, 2023 • 1 Like

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that progresses slowly, and has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life, professional life and social ties. Parkinson's disease is...

Everything you need to know about andropause, the "male menopause"!

Jan 2, 2023 • 3 Likes

Andropause is the "male menopause". Also called "age-related androgen deficiency" or "ARAD", it is accompanied by a drop in testosterone linked to natural aging and many symptoms are associated with...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and pregnancy: everything you need to know!

Dec 23, 2022

Nowadays, thanks to medical progress, it is possible for patients with chronic diseases to prepare for pregnancy and get pregnant. Although these pregnancies are sometimes subject to special...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: how does it affect women's sex life?

Dec 12, 2022

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age. It is a complex disease with a variety of symptoms, and it often takes a very long time to get a proper diagnosis. The impact of endometriosis...

CANVAS Syndrome: All you need to know!

Dec 11, 2022

CANVAS syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that is an amalgamation of 3 disorders. It is a slowly evolving disease, of unknown origin, affecting adults between 50 and 60 years old.  What are the...

10 common body sounds explained!

Dec 9, 2022 • 7 Likes

The human body is capable of producing many sounds: sneezing, yawning, cracking, flatulence, gurgling, etc. There are very few parts of our body that do not make any noise! So how can we explain all...

Why do we cry?

Dec 4, 2022 • 7 Likes

Sometimes, when we feel too emotional, our vision starts to get blurry and tears begin to flow. Whether they are tears of joy, sadness, anger or pain, the mechanism is the same, but there are also...

Cancer

Chemo Brain: Everything you need to know!

Dec 2, 2022 • 1 Like

Chemotherapy has revolutionized the medical industry to the extent that it has become synonymous with cancer treatments. However, the side effects of its treatment cannot be overlooked as it has...

How to accept your chronic condition diagnosis? Carenity members have shared their thoughts

Nov 29, 2022 • 1 Like • 2 comments

The announcement of the diagnosis of a chronic disease can be overwhelming. Having a chronic condition means that your life will never be the same again. Once the diagnosis is made, people's...