What is animal-assisted therapy?

Apr 6, 2021 • 1 comment

Animal assisted therapy, also called zootherapy, is a set of non-conventional therapeutic methods that use the proximity of an animal to a person living with a physical, social or mental disorder....

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Definition, diagnosis and treatments

Apr 5, 2021

This week, let's take a look at a little-known yet commonly occurring illness: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the US, it affects more thank 16.4 million people, but many more may...

Digestive diseases

IBS and IBD: How are they different and how are they treated?

Apr 3, 2021 • 1 Like

Though many people may use the terms IBS and IBD interchangeably, they are in fact two distinct conditions that require very different treatments.What are IBS and IBD? How are they different? How are...

COVID-19: What are the "side effects" of wearing a mask?

Mar 22, 2021 • 3 comments

Across the US, wearing a mask is recommended or mandatory in indoor environments, but also in many outdoor locations. Face masks are are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19 and are now a...

Sleep disorders: Carenity members share their experience!

Mar 19, 2021 • 4 comments

It is not uncommon to feel tired or sleep-deprived after a night of non-restorative sleep. This feeling can be temporary or can become chronic. In the US, 50-70 million adults have a sleep disorder.Bu...

Kidney Diseases

What is kidney disease and how can we take care of our kidneys?

Mar 11, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Though they are small in size, the kidneys perform many crucial functions in the body that help to keep us in good health, including filtering waste and excess fluid from the bloodstream. A number of...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Everything you need to know!

Mar 6, 2021

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition that affects almost one in ten women. Endometriosis can be asymptomatic, but it can also cause occasional or chronic gynecological pain, or even lead...

Working with a chronic illness: Carenity members share their experience!

Feb 25, 2021 • 2 Likes • 8 comments

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can change a person’s life. Unlike a temporary illness such as a cold or the flu, chronic illness may never go away and can disrupt a patient’s life in many...

Cancer

The History of Cancer: Everything there is to know!

Feb 22, 2021

One of the leading causes of death in the US, cancer develops from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, which can take over and destroy normal body tissue.But what do we know about...

Psychiatry

Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist: What’s the difference and which is right for you?

Feb 20, 2021 • 1 Like

One of the most difficult decisions to make in your mental health journey is deciding to seek help. But once you’ve taken the first step, you may be confronted with the next challenge: Who should...

Bipolar disorder

Everything you need to know about bipolar disorder!

Feb 8, 2021 • 4 Likes

Bipolar disorder is a form of depression characterized by abnormal mood swing that alternate between depressive and manic episodes.What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? What are depressive and...

Everything you need to know about In vitro fertilization (IVF)!

Feb 6, 2021

IVF enables many couples struggling with infertility to become parents. It is a type of assisted reproduction technology (ART). But what does this method involve? Who can benefit from it? Are there...