Snoring in children may seem harmless. But when it's chronic, it can be an indication of an underlying problem, leading to numerous disorders of the brain, heart, growth and behavior.
Myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurs due to the complete blockage of a coronary artery or one of its branches. This happens through a combination of two mechanisms: first, arteriosclerosis—narrowing and hardening of the arteries—and second...
L'hypertension artérielle touche 27,4 % de la population togolaise. Une étude menée par les chercheurs de l'université de Sydney et de l'University College London (UCL) publiée dans la revue « Circulation » a montré que l’exercice physique réduit...
On Thursday 22 May 2025, around ten journalists from Togo's public and private media were briefed on palliative care. The meeting was organised by the Non-Communicable Diseases Surveillance Division with technical support from Hospice Africa Uganda,
In addition to diabetes and obesity, sugar promotes many other illnesses: increased triglyceride and fat levels, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Sugar also promotes the development of certain cancers: colon, stomach, pancreas, uterus
Twenty years of service to health and education in Togo. To mark this anniversary, Santé-Éducation has presented on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a carefully drafted plea to promote integration health education into the heart of the national public health
Often relegated to the background in the face of screens and busy agendas, shared physical activity is nevertheless a powerful practice for family relationships and an essential vector of health for all ages. Transforming sporting enthusiasm into,...
Optimism is a psychological attribute capable of promoting good health and longevity. This character trait helps people to adopt a balanced lifestyle, thereby reducing health risks;
Every day, the body is put to the test by factors such as poor diet, stress, dehydration and a sedentary lifestyle. These factors affect the proper functioning of vital organs, ...
After losing weight, some people continue to perceive themselves as “fat”, despite physical evidence to the contrary. This phenomenon, known as ‘phantom fat’, is reminiscent of the ‘phantom limb’ in amputees. The brain remembers an outdated body imag
Cold feet are a common sensation. If it only happens occasionally, there's usually nothing to worry about. But what should you do if the feeling persists, even in warm weather? Could it be hiding a health problem?
Anxiety and sleep are closely linked, in a silent but intense dialogue often marked by sleepless nights and exhausting days. People with anxiety are more likely to develop chronic insomnia.