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Health: understanding osteopenia or bone fragility in 5 questions

1- What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis? When you have a bone density scan to check your bone density, the results are given as a number called a T-score. - If the T-score is greater than -1, your bone density is considered normal. - If the T-score is between -1 ...

12
Jan
2023

Pot-roasted Chicken: A Local Specialty Recipe

er and let cook for between 2 and 2.5 hours. The cooking time varies depending on the size of the hen. The hen is cooked when its meat falls off the bone. Note: if you're short on time, you can also prepare this recipe in a pressure cooker which cuts the cooking time in half. Count 45 to 50 minute ...

09
Dec
2011

Calculate Your BMI or Body Mass Index in 5 Questions

ations of BMI? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indicator to be used with caution. It is far from perfect as it does not take into account muscle mass, bone structure, and the distribution of fat in the body. The interpretation of the result should also be nuanced according to the person's age. For ...

28
Apr
2015

Thomas Pesquet's return: what is the earth sickness that astronauts suffer from?

arning to ride a bike. In the ISS, astronauts move around by floating, without any physical effort. They put much less strain on their muscles and bones. Thomas Pesquet and his crewmates have not walked on land for six months, which also affects the balance system of the inner ear. Usually, ...

09
Nov
2021

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

1- Acacia honey The acacia honey has a blond color and has the characteristic of remaining liquid for a long time. Because of its very mild flavor, it is often used to sweeten hot or cold drinks. It is most indicated in case of diabetes because its glycemic index is low (20). Indeed, it ha ...

21
Dec
2021

BookTok: 5 things to know about this literary phenomenon on TikTok

movies or TV series! This is for example the case of the series Daisy Jones & The Six available on Prime Video since March 3, 2023 and Shadow and Bone (whose season 2 will arrive on Netflix on March 16). As you can see, from the reading choices of your teenagers to the scenario of the next TV se ...

06
Mar
2023

Hand pain: what to do?

nts with longer-lasting relief. However, when the pain persists over the long term, surgical intervention must be considered to remove the trapezium bone or to place a mini-prosthesis. This second solution allows for faster restoration of thumb use. Caution: do not confuse hand osteoarthritis with ...

30
May
2023

Marine collagen: how to choose it and use it properly?

ents. In our body, it is important to distinguish 3 main types of collagen: • Type I is the most abundant and is found in the skin, tendons, and bone tissues • Type II is found in cartilage • Type III is present in muscles and vessel walls. The three types of collagen work togeth ...

01
Aug
2023

Engaging in Sports in the Spring: 5 Good Reasons to Get Back to It

he increasing brightness has a dual benefit: not only does it help fight winter blues, but it also helps replenish the essential vitamin D needed for bone strength and proper immune system function. Enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Engaging in sports during spring is a great way to take advanta ...

25
Mar
2024