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...

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

Dec 19, 2025 • 5 Likes

Anxiety, low mood, pain, fear of flare-ups, memories of difficult experiences… all of these can shape daily life in ways that feel heavy and unfair. Many people tell us they’ve tried to “think more...

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

Dec 13, 2025 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Serotonin, often called the “happiness hormone”, plays a central role in both our physical and emotional well-being. But its influence goes far beyond mood regulation. Do you know where serotonin is...

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis: Can biomarkers help predict flare-ups?

Dec 12, 2025

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) often means navigating unpredictable flare-ups that affect your joints, energy, and everyday life. These flare-ups can be hard to spot early, especially since...

Ankylosing spondylitis

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

Dec 8, 2025 • 1 Like

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can turn everyday life into a constant challenge. It mainly affects the spine and certain joints, and often shows up as ongoing...

Why do we oversleep and still wake up exhausted?

Dec 6, 2025 • 4 Likes

Waking up after ten or eleven hours of sleep and still feeling exhausted can be unsettling. Many people start worrying about their health or feel judged by those around them, as if “sleeping too...