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Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

Vitamin supplements without guidance: Why “more” is not always better

Jan 24, 2026 • 2 Likes

Can supplements cause problems even when they are “just vitamins”?Two things can be true at once: vitamins matter, and high-dose supplementation can harm.A key detail is regulation. In the US, the...

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Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

Multiple sclerosis

Talking about MS: Here's what to share and what to keep private in real-life conversations

Jan 23, 2026

Should you tell others about your multiple sclerosis?The answer to the question “Should I tell people?” is more complex than a simple yes or no that applies in all situations. It depends on the...

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Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Jan 20, 2026 • 1 comment

Prostate cancer: Why sexual health and fertility are often overlookedThe prostate is closely linked to male sexual health and reproduction. When cancer affects this organ, an essential part of...

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Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

Bipolar disorder

Parenting with bipolar disorder: Here’s what you need to know.

Jan 16, 2026

What does bipolar disorder change in everyday parenting?Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania, with periods of more...

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Fibromyalgia: When fatigue becomes as disabling as pain

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: When fatigue becomes as disabling as pain

Jan 12, 2026 • 3 Likes

What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body, heightened sensitivity to pain, and significant variability in symptoms from one person...

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

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

Jan 10, 2026 • 1 Like

What is dopamine?Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that allows nerve cells to communicate. It is produced in specific areas of the brain and released in response to signals related...

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Skin burning after corticosteroids: how to recognize and relieve this little-known syndrome?

Skin burning after corticosteroids: how to recognize and relieve this little-known syndrome?

Jan 9, 2026

What is red skin syndrome? DefinitionRed skin syndrome, also known as red burning skin syndrome, steroid dermatitis, topical steroid rebound phenomena (TSRP), and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), is...

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Sleeping pills: A quick fix or a long-term risk for your sleep?

Sleeping pills: A quick fix or a long-term risk for your sleep?

Jan 2, 2026

Why do people use sleeping pills?Insomnia: a common and often underestimated conditionInsomnia affects millions of people and has a significant impact on quality of life. Difficulty falling asleep,...

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

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

Jan 1, 2026

Dear Carenity members,As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you for the year ahead. May 2026 bring you health, peace of mind, and meaningful moments shared with those...

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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 • 1 Like • 1 comment

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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Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

Lupus

Lupus and gut microbiota: what is the link?

Dec 22, 2025

Understanding lupus What is lupus? Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the body's tissues and organs. It can affect the skin, joints,...

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