HEALTH articles Tag

Physical activity: 95% of French people do not move enough according to ANSES

t majority of French people are concerned In France, prevention campaigns such as the famous Manger Bouger campaign attempt to raise awareness of the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. And yet, it seems, too many of us still underestimate them and fail to achieve the recommended levels of act ...

21
Feb
2022

Occupational physician: why is he a valuable ally?

1- It is specialized in prevention Unlike your general practitioner, for example, the occupational health physician does not provide care and does not issue prescriptions or sick days. He or she is not there to prescribe treatment, but to help you take care of your health in the context of your ...

21
Apr
2022

Ski resorts: what is the health protocol for winter 2021-2022?

The compulsory health pass from 12 years old Due to the deterioration of the epidemic situation in France, the health pass is mandatory in the ski resorts this winter. The health pass is officially required since December 4, 2021 for all people over 12 years and 2 months, including access to ski ...

14
Dec
2021

Heart: Test your heart health with the staircase test

the principle of this test? If you feel short of breath when you take the stairs or feel tired during exercise, you may be wondering if your heart is healthy. According to the WHO, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. However, before seeing a cardiologist, you can pe ...

28
Apr
2022

Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

A third dose to keep its health pass In his address on November 9, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the Third dose of Covid vaccine would become mandatory to maintain its health pass for a portion of the population. Due to the evolution of the epidemic in France and througho ...

15
Nov
2021

Healthy snacks: what are the best oilseeds for your health?

A little vocabulary Before we tell you what the best oilseeds for health are and help you choose healthy snacks to snack on when you're craving something, let's start by clarifying what exactly the definition of the word... The word 'oilseed' derives from the Latin oleum which means 'oil'. It th ...

14
Mar
2023

Covid 19: Understanding the new measures in 5 questions

call? Faced with the exponential increase of contaminations in France, Olivier Véran gave a press conference on November 25, 2021. The Minister of Health then announced that the vaccine booster was going to be extended to all adults to deal with the 5th wave of the Covid-19 epidemic. In pract ...

26
Nov
2021

5 health benefits of plums

y are low in calories Despite their good fruity and sweet taste, queen plums, quetsches and mirabelles are low-calorie fruits. This is the first of 5 health benefits of plums. One plum provides between 75 and 100 calories, so you can eat several for dessert or a snack without having to worry abou ...

26
Sep
2022

Slimming diet: how to know if you really need to lose weight?

grams, the calculation is as follows: 60 / 1.70 x 1.70 = 20.8 The number thus obtained allows you to know if your weight is compatible with a good health condition: - if the result is below 18, your BMI is too low and you are too thin - if the result is between 18.5 and 24.9, your weigh ...

20
Feb
2023

Covid vaccine: what is the difference between Pfizer and Moderna?

ases, authorities have called on the French to get a booster dose, more commonly known as the Third dose of vaccine, to maintain the benefit of their health pass. As the French rush to make appointments at vaccination centers, some are worried about receiving a different vaccine than their first ...

14
Dec
2021

Medicine: what is an expert patient?

er patients with the same condition. These patients who share their experience to help others are also called patient partners, patient resources, health mediators or pair-helpers. But whatever title they are given, they combine the experience of a chronic condition with a desire to help other ...

16
Dec
2021

Health check-up: what are the medical appointments to plan?

An appointment with your general practitioner To perform a comprehensive health check, start by making an appointment with your general practitioner. The latter will be able to perform basic medical examinations, i.e. : - measuring your blood pressure - measure your height, weight and ...

06
Jan
2022

My health space: 5 questions to understand everything

1- What exactly is it about? Mon espace santé is a digital health space designed to make it easier for users of the Assurance Maladie and their exchanges with health professionals. In the same way as the Shared Medical Record (which it replaces), this new personal space centralizes your medical ...

10
Feb
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

or indirect contact with lesions (with contaminated linen, for example) - contact with infected mucous membranes - spitting According to health authorities, the cases reported in Europe are linked to transmission through mucous membranes during sexual relations. An epidemic easier t ...

06
June
2022

Travel to India: what are the formalities?

What are the health measures in India? As of November 22, 2022, India has lifted its health restrictions (vaccination certificate, PCR test or quarantine period) for international travelers. Until November 21, foreign tourists should present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR t ...

10
Jan
2023

Beauty: what are the effects of smoking on your appearance?

side where you hold your cigarette... 2- Tobacco makes your complexion grey Prevention messages tell us that smoking is seriously damaging to our health. But it is not said enough that smoking seriously damages the beauty of the skin. This is an argument that could dissuade many young men and wo ...

21
Sep
2021

Hobbies: why garden?

quality fruits and vegetables. If you cultivate your garden without pesticides or synthetic treatments, you will be able to harvest vegetables as healthy as if they were labeled organic... Owning a vegetable garden allows you to save money on products whose price is increasing and which are, ...

21
Sep
2022

Health: what are the 3 free prevention consultations?

What is this preventive health measure? The implementation of 3 free prevention consultations was a promise of candidate Emmanuel Macron during the last presidential elections. These medical appointments, organized by the Health Insurance, will allow all French people to consult doctors and heal ...

29
Sep
2022

Quitting smoking after 50: is it worth it?

ething'! But this is not true! Regardless of your age, it's never too late to quit smoking. Even if you are a senior citizen, you can improve your health and life expectancy by quitting. According to the latest statistics from INSEE, in 2021, life expectancy at age 65 was 23.2 years for women ...

22
Nov
2022

5 good reasons to practice cani-hiking with your dog

ifficult than classic hiking and the dog with which you are connected by an elastic leash can even help you move forward uphill. 2- It's good for the health of both the owner and the dog. The second of the 5 good reasons to practice cani-hiking with your dog is the numerous benefits of this sport fo ...

21
Mar
2023