Could flexibility be the key to longevity?
Flexibility and mobility exercises can significantly increase life expectancy in middle-aged people, a team of researchers has found. THE ESSENTIAL...
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Endometriosis: the fight for motherhood
How to reconcile the desire for children and chronic illness? THE ESSENTIAL Endometriosis is a chronic disease that can lead...
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Testicular cancer: detect it early!
Testicular cancer is often perceived as a rare disease, yet it is the most common cancer in young men aged...
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Exercise and recovery from illness: regaining strength safely
After illness or surgery, returning to physical activity can be a key part of recovery. However, this return must be...
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The secret to a healthy gut
Fermented foods, such as yogurt, kombucha, and kimchi, are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and for good reason. Packed with...
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Shingles increases risk of cognitive decline by 20%
Shingles is linked to a 20 percent higher long-term risk of cognitive decline, one of the first visible symptoms of...
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She lost her tongue to cancer, got a new one thanks to her tattooed arm
An American woman lost her tongue to cancer but has a new one made from skin from her tattooed arm....
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‘Psych’ apps can ease anxiety in young people
Apps that offer psychological support may be an effective tool to help young people with anxiety, a study suggests. THE...
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Constipation is a significant risk factor for major cardiac events
Australian researchers have linked difficulty passing stools to heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. THE ESSENTIAL Patients with constipation are...
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Pregnancy: Even one cigarette a day can harm your baby
Smoking one or two cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy is associated with health problems for the baby. THE...
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Type 2 diabetes: eating red meat increases the risk
A new study confirms a link between the consumption of red or processed meat and an increased risk of developing...
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At your workplace, 15 minutes of physical activity is enough to improve your health
Employees who exercise in a fun way do more sports, which improves their general health and well-being. THE ESSENTIAL The...
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Menopause: Severe symptoms can harm brain health
Fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, irritability… When these symptoms manifest themselves severely, they can have a negative impact on the cognitive...
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Sleep resets neurons to process new memories
Certain areas of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, become silent during sleep, allowing neurons to reset and...
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Cancer: Smoking hookah increases the risk
Hookah use is associated with an increased risk of death from liver cancer, lung cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and stomach cancer....
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Caregiver burnout: an invisible illness that is eating away at hospitals
Caregivers, faced with an intense workload, emotional constraints and sometimes insufficient recognition, are particularly vulnerable. THE ESSENTIAL Burnout is a...
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After the Olympics: The risks of the quest for performance
The Olympic Games celebrate sporting excellence, but behind these exceptional performances often lies a darker reality. The relentless quest to...
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Reducing food waste: an emergency for the Earth and humanity
Every year, millions of tons of food end up in the trash, while millions of people suffer from hunger. Food...
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Women’s and men’s muscles work a little differently
Women's and men's muscles don't handle glucose and fatty acids the same way, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Women...
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Classical music improves your mood by synchronizing brain waves
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven… By synchronizing the “extended amygdala”, Western classical music generates antidepressant effects. THE ESSENTIAL Chinese researchers have demonstrated...
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Parkinson’s: a brain “pacemaker” to reduce symptoms
A brain “pacemaker” that allows personalized and adjusted modulation of the brain’s electrical activity could improve symptoms in people with...
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Malaria: the time at which the mosquito bites would impact the symptoms
Circadian rhythm appears to influence a host's vulnerability to malaria parasites, according to two new studies from McGill University. THE...
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Men who start a family after 50 pose health problems for their children
American scientists say that becoming a father at an older age raises concerns about the health and future of children....
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Social networks: scrolling through videos increases boredom
Scrolling through entertaining videos on various platforms to combat boredom only ends up intensifying it. THE ESSENTIAL "Digital switching" is...
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Covid-19: Loss of smell linked to changes in the brain
Covid-19 patients who lost their sense of smell after infection show brain changes, new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL A new...
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Pain: discovery of a molecule that reduces sensitivity to touch
The identification of a natural molecule that reduces sensitivity to pain could pave the way for new treatments, according to...
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Breathing, our ally against stress: a practical guide
There are simple and effective tools to manage stress: breathing techniques. In just a few minutes a day, it is...
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Antibiotic resistance: a scourge that threatens hospitals
More and more bacteria are developing defense mechanisms that allow them to resist antibiotic treatments, transforming once benign infections into...
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Physical exercise and mental health in children and adolescents: an underestimated natural remedy
Youth mental health is a growing concern, particularly in a time of societal and academic challenges. However, physical activity, often...
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Food of the Future: The Promises and Controversies of Biotech Foods
Foods derived from biotechnology, such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and synthetic plant proteins, are the subject of heated debate....
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