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Insomnia – Alternatives to drugs: sophrology, self-hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Jan 2, 2022 • 4 Likes

What is insomnia? Long-lasting insomnia affects about 10% of the Americans. Insomnia is a decrease in the quality and quantity of sleep. Anyone can experience insomnia at any time. However, it...

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COPD
Emphysema

COPD: “The toughest thing is getting my mind to accept my new physical limitations.”

Dec 29, 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Hello dunecitymike, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am an 81-year-old end-stage emphysema sufferer living for the past...

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Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases: Reducing risk and improving management is possible!

Dec 28, 2021

What are cardiovascular diseases? More than 30 million Americans were diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases, or CVD, in 2018. It is a significant cause of disability and death: CVD is responsible...

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Schizophrenia

8 misconceptions about schizophrenia!

Dec 27, 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

From Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde, to Psycho and Split, cinema and literature have nourished many terrifying clichés about schizophrenia. And people are still suspicious of this condition today.In...

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Rare diseases

What are the clinical research avenues in certain rare diseases?

Dec 24, 2021

This article is not about listing all the drug candidates that are currently being tested, for six diseases mentioned above. Research is ongoing, and a lot of treatments are the subject of clinical...

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Reflexology: What is it and how can it benefit our health?

Dec 23, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is reflexology?Reflexology, sometimes referred to as zone therapy, is a type of therapy in which varying amounts of pressure are applied to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears, with the...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: "Writing makes me forget the pain"

Dec 22, 2021

Hello Anna, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?Hello, I'm Anna Tabone, I'm 38 years old and I'm in a...

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Menopause

Menopause and its symptoms: How to treat and live will with it?

Dec 21, 2021

What is menopause ? Menopause is a natural biological process that corresponds to the loss of ovarian functions in women. It is characterized by the permanent cessation of ovulation and menstrual...

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Breast cancer

Breast self-evaluation (BSE): A means of early breast cancer detection

Dec 20, 2021 • 1 Like

Breast cancer is caused by a disruption in cells that multiply and form a mass called a tumor. The tumor affects the mammary gland and can spread to other parts of the body, provoking metastases.It...

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The Mediterranean diet: What are the health benefits?

Dec 18, 2021 • 11 Likes • 1 comment

"Let your food be your only medicine", this was Hippocrates's advice more than 2000 years ago. Now more than ever, we are aware that our food is one of the main keys to our physical and mental...

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Myasthenia

Myasthenia gravis: Symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other conditions

Dec 17, 2021

What is myasthenia gravis? The prevalence of the condition is estimated at 50 to 200 cases per million inhabitants in 2015. It can occur at any age, between 6 months and 80 years old. In 60% of...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Eating disorders

Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders: How can they be detected and treated?

Dec 16, 2021

There is a link between type 1 diabetes and eating disorders despite the importance of a balanced diet in the management of this disease.Diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition, caused by the...

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