Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease: What are the warning signs?

Jan 14, 2022

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive loss of memory and certain cognitive functions, as well as spatial disorientation. The impact of the disease on...

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity

ADHD: What are its symptoms and causes and how is it treated?

Jan 13, 2022 • 1 comment

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without hyperactivity component, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder which causes symptoms that, if left untreated, can have serious consequences.What are the...

False memories: Can our memory betray us?

Jan 11, 2022 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

False memories are memories that are distorted from reality, involving interpretations and inferences. More dramatically, they can also take the form of events that never happened.So why does our...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

Jan 10, 2022

The diagnosis of a disease is generally based on a clinical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. In addition, other examinations may be carried out: blood tests, medical imagery,...

What is oxygen therapy?

Jan 8, 2022 • 3 Likes

Oxygen therapy is a treatment aimed at providing oxygen through the respiratory tract. The number of patients undergoing oxygen therapy increases each year in the United States. What is oxygen...

What are the effects of alcohol on our physical and mental health?

Jan 5, 2022 • 6 Likes

Drinking alcohol is regarded as a cultural norm in many countries. Its consumption may be occasional (for example, during the holidays or on vacation), regular or excessive....

What is the social impact of invisible illnesses? Carenity members share their opinions!

Jan 4, 2022 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

According to World Health Organization (WHO), a chronic illness is a long-term condition that progresses over time. 6 in 10 adults in the United States are estimated to have a chronic illness, and 4...

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases: Reducing risk and improving management is possible!

Dec 28, 2021

Cardiovascular diseases are diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, although most are preventable. How can they be detected? How can they be...

Schizophrenia

8 misconceptions about schizophrenia!

Dec 27, 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects over 23 million people worldwide. The condition is characterized by distorted thought patterns, perceptions, emotions, sense of self...

Rare diseases

What are the clinical research avenues in certain rare diseases?

Dec 24, 2021

Bullous pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia are all rare autoimmune diseases. An...

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

Dec 23, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

A popular form of complementary alternative medicine, reflexology has been found to have a number of health benefits on our physical and mental health.What are the origins of this alternative...

Menopause

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

Dec 21, 2021

Menopause is not a disease. This natural phenomenon nevertheless affects the quality of life of women. The symptoms vary in intensity and duration and can be temporary or long-lasting.  To remedy...