Sleep recommendations vary according to age. A minimum of 11 hours' sleep is required for children under 5, at least 10 hours from 5 to 10, at least 9 hours from 10 to 18, and at least 7.5 hours for children over 18. Studies have shown a link between
According to a study published in the medical journal « The Lancet », 1 in 5 deaths worldwide is due to diet. One of the causes of this may be the increasing abandonment of traditional dishes in favor of fast food and canned goods; ultra-processed fo
Cases of dengue fever have been reported in hospitals in recent weeks. In February 2024, when cases of dengue fever were detected in Togo, health authorities issued a call for vigilance and prevention. Dengue fever, a viral disease transmitted by mos
People suffering from a disorder of the rectum or anus are likely to experience pain, burning or discomfort during the day. However, these symptoms should not be taken lightly, as they may aggravate the condition. What can be done to relieve these se
Menstrual color is an indicator of a woman's state of health. This is because menstrual blood is made up of the body's waste products. In particular: lipids, proteins, hormones, stem cells, water, dead endometrial cells and organic pollutants. In oth
Chaque jour, en arrivant au travail certains employés se laissent emporter par un dilemme : se laisser porter par le ronronnement doux de l’ascenseur ou emprunter l’escalier, avec l’effort mental et physique que cela coûte. Mais la plupart d’entre pe
Some thirty journalists from the nine member countries of the Ouagadougou Partnership (OP) took part from 19 to 21 June 2024 in Cotonou, Benin, in the Regional Workshop for Journalists on the use of research in the field of Sexual and Reproductive He
The human body is made up of around 70% water. However, water intake can be insufficient, especially in the elderly, putting their health at risk. Dehydration, a condition in which the body loses an excessive amount of water, can have serious consequ
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
The NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Santé en Afrique (VISA) is involving schoolchildren in the fight against diabetes in Togo. To this end, it is organising the first edition of the Génie en Herbe competition, which will take p
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
Le monde entier a célébré le 07 juin la Journée Internationale de la Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments (JISSA). Cette célébration vise à attirer l’attention et inspirer l’action pour prévenir, détecter et gérer les risques d’origine alimentaire, dans l