Carenity

What health risks may be hiding in your medicine cabinet?

Aug 31, 2021 • 3 Likes

Unused or expired medicinesWe've all taken a bottle of medication out of the cabinet only to find that it expired months or even years ago. You may wonder, "Can I still take it? Surely a few months...

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Asthma

Is asthma hereditary?

Aug 30, 2021 • 1 Like

What causes asthma?Asthma is caused by a combination of a genetic predisposition to allergy (also called "atopy") and certain environmental factors. External factors such as household allergens...

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Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis: Everything you need to know!

Aug 27, 2021

What is dialysis?Dialysis involves the elimination of waste from the body in a neutral liquid: dialysate. Physiologically in our body, the kidneys filter waste from the blood (about 180L of blood per...

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Anorexia
Eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa: "I have always been into the extremes!"

Aug 25, 2021

Hello kurousa, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on CarenityFirst of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hello, thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell...

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and genitourinary problems: Everything you need to know!

Aug 24, 2021

Fibromyalgia presents a challenge to both science and medicine. It is difficult to diagnose because of the wide range of clinical symptoms it presents, of which genitourinary issues may be included.Wh...

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Cancer

Chemotherapy: Everything you need to know!

Aug 23, 2021 • 3 Likes

What is cancer? Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of certain cells in the body. It begins when a first cancer cell loses its sensitivity to apoptosis (programmed cell death), repairs its...

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6 mnemonic devices to help you in a medical emergency!

Aug 20, 2021 • 7 Likes

When faced with a crisis, we all react differently – some people may shut down and others may spring to action. Here are 6 mnemonic devices that can help you jump to action in a medical emergency! PUL...

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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder: "In my case, my life is completely normal"

Aug 18, 2021

Hello Aliceniceworld, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?I am a 50-year-old single woman with a 25-year-old son...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Obesity

What is insulin resistance?

Aug 17, 2021 • 1 Like • 2 comments

What is insulin resistance? Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. It travels via the blood vessels to the cells of the muscles and adipose tissue (fat) that consume glucose. By interacting...

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Depression
Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression (PPD): Everything you need to know!

Aug 16, 2021

Postpartum depression is not to be confused with "baby blues". In fact, the latter generally appears in the three days following childbirth and disappears within two weeks. It affects 30 to 80% of...

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Insomnia

Insomnia: What is it and how is it treated?

Aug 13, 2021 • 3 Likes

What is sleep? Sleep is an important part of every human life. On average, we spend one third of our lives sleeping. Moreover, sleep has an impact on several functions of our organism, including:Brain...

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Anorexia

Understanding anorexia nervosa: Diagnostic criteria, consequences, support and more!

Aug 10, 2021

Eating disorders (EDs) encompass a variety of mental health conditions, the most common of which are: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder (BED). These disorders involve eating...

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