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Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

Oct 7, 2021 • 3 Likes

What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, or Kahler's disease, develops when a certain type of white cells (called plasma cells) mutate and start multiplying rapidly and in a...

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Fibromyalgia: “I have to stay active!”

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: “I have to stay active!”

Oct 6, 2021 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Hello véro6339, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a 54-year-old woman, twice divorced, now living alone. I have...

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How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

Oct 5, 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

4,831 Carenity members participated in our COVID-19 survey across 6 country platforms Our 2020 COVID-19 survey was organized in two waves: the first wave was conducted from June 22 – August 14,...

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Breast cancer: How to be comfortable in your clothes while in treatment?

Breast cancer

Breast cancer: How to be comfortable in your clothes while in treatment?

Oct 4, 2021 • 3 Likes

Today, 1 in 8 women is at risk of developing breast cancer. This year, over 330,000 women will be diagnosed.With the arrival of the month of October, the 'Pinktober' campaign has started, an...

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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

Chronic fatigue syndrome

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

Oct 2, 2021 • 1 Like

What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and how is it diagnosed?Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also referred to as CFS/ME, is a poorly understood condition about which we know very little.E...

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Diabetes-friendly low-carb cheesecake

Diabetes

Diabetes-friendly low-carb cheesecake

Sep 30, 2021

In the kitchen: read the "Diabetes-friendly low-carb cheesecake" recipe quickly and reproduce it at home!

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What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

Psychiatry

What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

Sep 30, 2021

What is psychedelic therapy? Psychedelic therapy, sometimes known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), is a type of psychotherapy using plants and compounds that can induce...

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Type 2 diabetes: "The COVID-19 lockdown was a real downward spiral..."

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type 2 diabetes: "The COVID-19 lockdown was a real downward spiral..."

Sep 29, 2021 • 1 Like

Hello pomme123, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Gisèle, I am retired after 40 years as a nurse...

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COPD: Myths and facts about its causes, symptoms and treatments

COPD

COPD: Myths and facts about its causes, symptoms and treatments

Sep 27, 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

What is COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchi. This means that it causes a permanent and progressive obstruction of the airways and a...

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Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

Rare diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

Sep 25, 2021

What are lysosomal storage disorders?Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of about fifty, rare and inherited metabolic diseases. These are genetic diseases that impact cell function and...

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Long-term medical care: What are LTCHs, SNFs, and IRFs?

Long-term medical care: What are LTCHs, SNFs, and IRFs?

Sep 24, 2021 • 1 Like

What is an IRF? The main objective of inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) is to allow patients to regain their physical autonomy and prevent readmissions. A multidisciplinary team of...

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What are the best and worst fruits to eat when you have diabetes?

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What are the best and worst fruits to eat when you have diabetes?

Sep 23, 2021 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

What is diabetes? How is it managed? Diabetes is a chronic, autoimmune disease. It is a malfunction of the blood sugar regulation mechanisms, known as glucose or blood sugar levels. When it is too...

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