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Diabetes

Diabetes: What cardiovascular diseases can it lead to?

Jun 29, 2024 • 1 Like

What is the link between diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD)? People with diabetes are at a considerably higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as coronary artery disease,...

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Which medications should be avoided during pregnancy?

Jun 28, 2024 • 1 Like

The phases of pregnancyPregnancy corresponds to the period of a child's development in the mother's womb. There are two main phases:The embryonic phase, which covers the first three months of...

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Migraine

Migraine: “I try to stay encouraged and smile no matter what.” #ShadesForMigraine

Jun 25, 2024 • 2 Likes

Hello, Tonya! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community. First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? I grew up in rural NC. Left for the military...

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Magnesium Supplements: When and why should you take them?

Jun 24, 2024 • 8 Likes

What are magnesium supplements? Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body. It is crucial for more than 300 vital metabolic processes, such as energy production, blood pressure...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and Foot Health: Why should you wear non-binding socks?

Jun 24, 2024

How does diabetes affect foot health?Foot care should be an essential part of diabetes management, with patients not only monitoring blood sugar levels but also going in for regular foot...

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Bariatric surgery
Obesity

How to avoid nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery?

Jun 22, 2024 • 1 Like

When to consider bariatric surgery?In cases of extreme obesity, bariatric surgery can be a solution. It is reserved for individuals who:Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 40 kg/m², or > 35 kg/m² with...

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Coffee: Can drinking it in moderation actually be good for you?

Jun 20, 2024 • 2 Likes

Coffee is an integral part of daily life for millions of people around the world. In fact, the National Coffee Association's Spring 2024 National Coffee Data Trends report shows that 67% of American...

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Migraine

Migraine: “With the lack of education around the disease, opportunities for early diagnosis were missed.” #ShadesForMigraine

Jun 19, 2024

Hello, Tesha! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? Prior to Migraine, I was a Health and Social...

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Spasticity

Spasticity: Everything you need to know!

Jun 17, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is spasticity?Spasticity is characterized by reflex muscle contractions, resulting in stiffness during stretching, typically present in muscles with motor deficits.Spasticity varies greatly in...

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Migraine

Migraine: What are the lesser-known symptoms and how can you help? #ShadesForMigraine

Jun 15, 2024 • 2 Likes

Migraine disease affects 1 in 7 people worldwide. This statistic means that nearly everyone knows someone who suffers from migraine, whether they realize it or not. Understanding the diverse symptoms...

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Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

Jun 10, 2024

A transfer of emotions? Psychoanalysis, a discipline founded by Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century, explores the depths of the human mind with the aim of understanding the unconscious...

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

World NASH Day: How can NASH and NAFLD be prevented?

Jun 8, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is NAFLD? NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is a condition where fat builds up in the liver without the influence of alcohol. It's one of the most common liver diseases globally,...

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