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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 • 7 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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Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy: "You have to take good care of yourself and listen to your doctors"

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy: "You have to take good care of yourself and listen to your doctors"

Sep 22, 2021 • 1 Like

Hello Vanya_85, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?Hi, I'm Vanya, I have MS and I'm pregnant! Like many people, I...

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Expert Interview: How to live better with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease

Expert Interview: How to live better with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease?

Sep 21, 2021

Hello Benoît Michel, thank you for accepting to answer our questions.  Can you first tell us about your background? What led you to study/work with Alzheimer's disease? I have a degree in clinical...

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"Detox" drinks and diets: Do body "cleanses" actually work?

Sep 18, 2021 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

What does the term "detox" mean? What is a "detox" exactly? Well, this word actually has no scientific meaning, it has just been adopted popularly and commercially to refer to the efforts we make to...

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How does depression physically affect the brain?

Depression

How does depression physically affect the brain?

Sep 17, 2021 • 8 Likes

When we think about depression, what comes to mind are emotions, or, in some cases, the lack of emotions. But, to truly understand and therefore better treat depression, it is important to recognize...

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Depression: “I've lost everything with my depression!”

Depression

Depression: “I've lost everything with my depression!”

Sep 15, 2021 • 6 Likes • 2 comments

Hello Soso93, 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 single mother of two children (pre-teens). I live in the...

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