Chronic illness: How it affects self-esteem and tips to improve it

Jan 4, 2025 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Maintaining self-love, self-esteem, and physical well-being are personal challenges that we all face at different stages of our lives. This is particularly true when living with a chronic illness.Whil...

Carenity CEO shares her hopes for a healthier and more compassionate 2025

Dec 31, 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

As 2024 comes to a close, Carenity’s CEO, Lise Radoszycki, reflects on a year full of tremendous progress for the community. Thanks to your commitment, thousands of members have contributed to...

Pacing: An essential strategy for living better with chronic illness

Dec 30, 2024 • 4 Likes

Living with a chronic illness often feels like a balancing act, with energy and symptoms fluctuating from day to day. This is where pacing comes in – a strategy that helps patients adjust periods...

Cardiovascular diseases

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): What should you know about this common yet underdiagnosed heart disease?

Dec 30, 2024

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition where the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, becomes enlarged and weakened. This impairs the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently,...

Why you need to work on strengthening your pelvic floor

Dec 23, 2024 • 1 Like

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the pelvic organs and is very important for the body's proper functioning in both sexes. Despite common misconceptions, everyone has a pelvic...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and digestive disorders: understanding the link and relieving the symptoms

Dec 14, 2024 • 3 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition commonly characterized by persistent diffuse pain, intense fatigue, sleep and mood disorders, and other symptoms. In some people fibromyalgia can also cause...

Understanding the different types of body fat to better manage your health

Dec 9, 2024 • 2 Likes

We often talk about “fat,” but this term encompasses several types of adipose tissue, each with distinct functions and effects on our bodies.While some fats are essential for the proper functioning...

Respiratory diseases

Survey Results: Understanding the Impact of RSV on Families

Dec 3, 2024

In 2023, Carenity partnered with Sanofi to conduct a multi-country survey exploring the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on families. This study gathered insights from 1,200 parents across...

Assistive technology: How is it changing lives for people with disabilities?

Dec 3, 2024 • 2 Likes

Over 1 billion people globally live with some form of disability, accounting for 15% of the population​. For many of them, navigating everyday life can be full of challenges, from inaccessible...

Why do we snore? And what can we do about it?

Nov 25, 2024 • 1 Like

Snoring is a common phenomenon that can disrupt the sleep of both the person who snores and those around them. Snoring is not just an unpleasant noise; it is often a sign of night-time breathing...

Insomnia: How can you overcome it?

Nov 23, 2024 • 1 Like

Insomnia is defined as an involuntary sleep deficit. This complex condition has two key components: neurobiological and psychological. Insomnia manifests in many forms, mainly classified as either...

Drugs and libido: Which treatments can affect your sexual desire?

Nov 18, 2024 • 3 Likes

For those managing chronic conditions, medications play an unquestionable role in relieving symptoms. However, some drugs may come with unexpected side effects, particularly when it comes to areas we...