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COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

COPD

COPD and heatwave: what can you do to manage better?

Aug 10, 2024 • 3 Likes

What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by persistent obstruction of the airways. The main symptoms include: Difficulty breathing, Sho...

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What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

Aug 9, 2024 • 3 Likes

What are nightmares and night terrors?Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that often wake the individual from sleep. They typically occur during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the sleep phase...

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What is the role of vitamin B12 and how can you avoid having a deficiency?

What is the role of vitamin B12 and how can you avoid having a deficiency?

Aug 5, 2024 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, refers to a family of 4 substances - 3 of which are present in certain foods. The 4th, called cyanocobalamin, is synthetic. Cobalt is the...

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Anger: An essential emotion you can learn to control

Anger: An essential emotion you can learn to control

Aug 3, 2024 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is anger?Anger is an intense and temporary emotional state caused by feelings of aggression or annoyance, often leading to strong reactions and aggressive behavior. It is a natural emotion,...

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Everything there is to know about cholesterol

Everything there is to know about cholesterol

Jul 29, 2024 • 4 Likes

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid, a fatty substance essential to our bodies. Every cell needs cholesterol in order to function properly, as it structures its membrane and enables the...

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Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

Nuts: Which ones are the healthiest and how can you easily add them to your diet?

Jul 22, 2024 • 8 Likes

WalnutsWalnuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which has anti-inflammatory properties and benefits for heart health....

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How to support a loved one with schizophrenia?

Schizoaffective disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizotypal personality disorder

How to support a loved one with schizophrenia?

Jul 19, 2024 • 1 Like

Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex psychiatric disorder. It manifests through a distorted perception of reality, delusional ideas and/or hallucinations, as well as social and relational isolation.

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What is the Diabetic Hand Syndrome?

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Diabetes (Type 2)

What is the Diabetic Hand Syndrome?

Jul 13, 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is Diabetic Hand Syndrome?Diabetic hand syndrome is a common complication of diabetes, though it is rarely discussed. This term covers a range of disorders that, if detected early, can be...

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Malaria: How stay protected while traveling and get treated in time?

Malaria: How stay protected while traveling and get treated in time?

Jul 12, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is malaria? And, what causes it?Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles...

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Electrolytes: What role do they play in our body?

Electrolytes: What role do they play in our body?

Jul 5, 2024 • 4 Likes

What are electrolytes?More than half of a person's body weight is made up of water. This water is compartmentalized into different spaces called fluid compartments. These three compartments are:The...

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Migraine: "I live a full life and know when I have to tweak things." #ShadesForMigraine

Migraine

Migraine: "I live a full life and know when I have to tweak things." #ShadesForMigraine

Jul 3, 2024 • 1 Like

Hello, Sarah! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?Hello, I am 63 years old. I have had my own...

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Heatstroke: How to recognize and treat it?

Heatstroke: How to recognize and treat it?

Jul 1, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is heatstroke?Heatstroke refers to a range of disorders that occur during prolonged exposure to the sun's rays. Normally, the human body regulates internal temperature to keep it around 37°C....

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