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According to the WHO, a sedentary lifestyle is the fourth leading risk factor for death worldwide. It is the No. 1 enemy of the heart. That's why it's so important to be active. According to Dr Damien Ekoué-Kouvahey, Sports Physician, « regular, mo
Spitting in public may seem like a harmless act, but the dangers are very real. In a world where public health has become a top priority, it's time to recognize public spitting as a contagious threat. Spit can carry a multitude of diseases, from bact
La distinction n’est pas facile à faire entre l’allergie et l’intolérance alimentaire. Dans le premier cas, le système immunitaire est en cause, mais dans le second, le mécanisme est plus mystérieux. Une élimination, puis une réintroduction de l’alim
Regular exercise boosts cognitive capacity, according to two American and Swiss studies. According to the Swiss study, published in the journal « Scientific Reports », during intensive sporting activity, the body produces euphoric molecules called en
People who work on computers always suffer from eyestrain. This is the health problem most frequently reported by these workers.
Back pain is very common after a certain age, and generally occurs between the ages of 40 and 80. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), by 2020, around 1 in 13 people (or 619 million people) will have had at least one episode of this pro
Swollen feet can happen to anyone. Although it can be worrying at first sight, there are several possible causes. Swollen feet can be caused by vascular problems, water retention or lack of exercise. Dr Patrick Ngou, Paediatrician (Cameroon) discusse
La douleur lombaire est un mal commun de nos jours. 80% des personnes à l’âge adulte en souffrent ou en ont souffert à un moment donné dans leur vie. La douleur dans le bas du dos, appelée douleur lombaire, disparaît généralement lorsqu’elle est trai
In Togo, cardiovascular accidents are very common. While many people survive, these survivors need to be extremely careful about their lifestyle. Indeed, a proportion of them will suffer a recurrence within five years of the first accident. In this c
The heart can fall victim to antibiotics. « The Journal of American College of Cardiology » has just demonstrated the link between regular use of certain antibiotics and the risk of aortic and mitral regurgitation, a potentially fatal heart condition
It's sometimes difficult to prioritise your own well-being, given the stressful life you lead at the office or in the departments. However, by adopting a few healthy habits, you can turn your working day into an energising experience that's good for
Newborns and children are fragile and more exposed to disease. This is also the case for the elderly. While children's vulnerability is due to their embryonic immune system, in the case of the elderly it is due to a reduced capacity of the immune sys