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Bipolar disorder and the world of work: how can you continue to thrive?

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder and the world of work: how can you continue to thrive?

Aug 12, 2023

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by recurrent mood disorders. In people with bipolar disorder, mood generally evolves in two alternating...

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The restorative power of a nap and its health benefits!

The restorative power of a nap and its health benefits!

Aug 10, 2023 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Taking a nap: what is it about? A nap is defined as a time of rest during the day, especially after lunch. Napping can be beneficial at any age, especially when you don't get enough sleep at night...

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Cancer and fitness: How to exercise with The Aunt Sister Project?

Cancer and fitness: How to exercise with The Aunt Sister Project?

Aug 9, 2023 • 1 Like

Hello Ashley, you have agreed to an interview with Carenity and we thank you for that.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I am an exercise physiologist, currently living in Brooklyn,...

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Diabetes and sexual health: Is there a link?

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and sexual health: Is there a link?

Aug 7, 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer from the chronic disease of diabetes. Although insulin has a well-known effect on blood sugar levels and general health, its connection to sexual...

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Complementary (alternative) medicine: everything there is to know!

Complementary (alternative) medicine: everything there is to know!

Aug 5, 2023 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is unconventional, non-mainstream therapy. It encompasses several hundred different therapeutic practices....

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Carpal tunnel syndrome: everything there is to know!

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome: everything there is to know!

Aug 4, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common and benign rheumatological disorder of the upper limb. It is a musculoskeletal disorder. It is caused by the compression of...

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Psoriasis: “Don't do this alone! Open up! Talk about it!”

Psoriasis

Psoriasis: “Don't do this alone! Open up! Talk about it!”

Aug 2, 2023

Hi Reena, thank you for agreeing to share your story with Carenity First of all, could you tell us a bit about?  I would describe myself as a free spirit, someone who likes change and living a...

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What is Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE)?

What is Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE)?

Jul 31, 2023 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is therapeutic patient education (TPE)?The WHO describes therapeutic patient education as “helping the patient and his family to acquire knowledge and competencies about the disease and its...

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Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

Multiple sclerosis

Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

Jul 30, 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the brain and the spinal cord. In MS, the patient's immune system attacks a protein that is essential for the propagation of nerve impulses...

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The different heart surgery techniques: everything there is to know!

Cardiovascular diseases

The different heart surgery techniques: everything there is to know!

Jul 28, 2023 • 1 Like

What is cardiovascular disease?  Cardiovascular diseases are diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They are generally divided into: Cardiac diseases, which affect the heart, its valves and the...

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Cervical Dystonia: “Medical profession thought I was making it all up, I couldn’t go back, so for the next 17 years I just tried to manage on my own!”

Dystonia

Cervical Dystonia: “Medical profession thought I was making it all up, I couldn’t go back, so for the next 17 years I just tried to manage on my own!”

Jul 26, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is cervical dystonia?Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a painful disease in which the muscles in your neck contract uncontrollably, turning your head to one side or...

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Everything you need to know about digestive and urinary stomas!

Colorectal cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary disorders

Everything you need to know about digestive and urinary stomas!

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 Likes

What is a digestive/urinary stoma?When the natural path of elimination is hampered or disrupted, surgically made apertures called "digestive stomas" are used to redirect the flow of waste products...

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