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Sleep disorders

Understanding sleep paralysis

Jan 15, 2023

What is sleep paralysis? Sleep is crucial for many biological functions, and has a significant influence on our health. Poor sleep quality increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, type...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: Habits to reduce the risk of complications

Jan 13, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is diabetes and its symptoms? Diabetes is a medical condition where the affected person has higher blood sugar levels than normal. It is mainly classified into 2 types- Type 1 diabetes: Type 1...

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Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity

ADHD: "I couldn't sleep at one point because my head was so full of thoughts."

Jan 11, 2023 • 1 comment

Hello Püppi0909, thank you for agreeing to share your story on Carenity.Could you first tell us a little more about yourself?I am 30 years young, living in Germany in rural Hesse. I am a person who...

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Crohn's disease

Crohn's Disease : "Don't be afraid to speak up and ask for the care you need"

Jan 11, 2023 • 1 comment

Hello Stephanie, thank you for agreeing to share your experiences with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself ?I am a podcaster, wife, dog mom, U.S. Army veteran, and both a Croh...

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: mental and behavioral disorders

Jan 9, 2023 • 1 Like

In addition to motor dysfunctions, which are well known symptoms of Parkinson's disease, mental, behavioral, psychotic and cognitive disorders may also occur.What mental disorders can be caused by...

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Cancer

Cancer: managing appetite loss during treatment

Jan 6, 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The number of new cases of cancer in the US has been increasing every year for the past thirty years. This is due to the ageing of the population as well as improved detection methods. Once the...

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease : "Stay positive. Be your own advocate"

Jan 4, 2023 • 2 comments

Hello Bev, thank you for agreeing to share your experiences with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? I was a straight A student but turned down a full scholarship to a top...

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Everything you need to know about andropause, the "male menopause"!

Jan 2, 2023 • 3 Likes

What is andropause?Andropause is defined as the decline in testosterone production in men. It is also known as Age-Related Androgen Deficiency Disorder or ARAD. Testosterone is a male hormone...

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

Maintaining a healthy diet when living with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Dec 26, 2022 • 1 Like • 2 comments

NASH is a type of liver disease, where excess fat accumulation in the liver leads to inflammation and scarring. This can prevent the liver from doing its primary and vital jobs, such as producing...

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Resilience: what is it and how can it be improved?

Dec 25, 2022 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What is resilience?The term "resilience" was widely publicized by Boris Cyrulnik's book 'Un Merveilleux Malheur (A Marvellous Misfortune)' and is now widely used in everyday language. According to...

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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and pregnancy: everything you need to know!

Dec 23, 2022

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): what is it? Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare blood condition. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a member of the family of...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: treating pain with heat and cold

Dec 19, 2022 • 1 Like

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects the joints of the spine, hips or lower back, and the causes of which are still unknown. Its main symptoms are pain and fatigue,...

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