The kidneys play a crucial role in acclimatization to high altitude
At 4,300 meters above sea level, Sherpas have greater and/or faster respiratory and renal acclimatization. THE ESSENTIAL During an ascent, ...
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Serious heart problems: a choir to help sick children
Researchers have created a choir with children with serious heart defects in an effort to help them breathe better and ...
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E-cigarette: switching to vaping improves respiratory health
Smokers who switch from tobacco to vaping see their respiratory health improve, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL People ...
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Anosmia: people without a sense of smell breathe differently
People born without a sense of smell, a disorder called anosmia, breathe differently than those who don't have problems with ...
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Respiratory health: how does indoor pollution impact the French?
On the occasion of National Air Quality Day this Monday, October 14, 2024, the Fondation du Souffle offers an overview ...
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Breathe deeply to see a clearer picture? It’s more effective than you think
Swiss researchers show how breathing and heart rate influence visual perception. THE ESSENTIAL When the heart is relaxed, we perceive ...
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Breathing could bring microplastics into our brains
Researchers have detected microplastics lodged in the olfactory bulb of the human brain. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers autopsied the brains of ...
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Sophrology: “This holistic therapy helps develop our self-healing power”
Sophrology is a psychocorporeal practice that relies on relaxation techniques based on breathing. But what are its benefits? Martine Castello, ...
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Bronchial hygiene: simple actions to protect your lungs every day
The health of our lungs is essential to our overall well-being. Adopting simple bronchial hygiene habits can prevent many respiratory ...
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Cancer: 20 minutes of conscious breathing helps reduce pain intensity
Study expands repertoire of cancer pain management by highlighting rapid, holistic benefits of just 20 minutes of mindful breathing. THE ...
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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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Microplastics: which countries eat and breathe the most of them?
Researchers have ranked the countries where people eat and breathe the most microplastics in the world. THE ESSENTIAL A study ...
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Getting angry fuels anger
To get rid of anger, counting to 10 while breathing calmly is more effective than hitting a punching bag or ...
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Social life: breathing exercises help children thrive
Regular breathing exercises help children thrive in their social lives. THE ESSENTIAL Practicing regular breathing exercises improves the social life ...
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Irritable bowel syndrome: this breathing exercise (easy and recommended by a gastroenterologist) relieves symptoms
© shutterstockAround 5% of French people suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Also called "functional colopathy", it is a health problem ...
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Sleep apnea: a device can monitor breathing remotely
Scientists have developed a medical device that can monitor patients' breathing without contact. THE ESSENTIAL A new tool for monitoring ...
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Side stitch: three ways to get rid of it
This pain, located at the level of the ribs, and which occurs during an effort can be disabling. There are ...
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Ondine syndrome: every time he falls asleep, this baby risks dying
A British infant may stop breathing in sleep and never wake up again because of Ondine Syndrome, which he has ...
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Respiratory arrest: a mother alert to infant BRUE
A mother warns about BRUE via TikTok, an unrecognized syndrome characterized by a sudden stoppage of an infant's breathing. THE ...
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Concussion: sport and breathing exercises improve symptoms
Playing sports and doing breathing exercises lead to improved thinking, memory and mood in teens with concussions who are slowly ...
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How Breathing Shapes Our Brain
Breathing can influence our brain to impact emotions, thoughts, and how we see the outside world. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL We ...
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Parkinson: an algorithm capable of detecting the disease through breathing alone
A new artificial intelligence algorithm would make it possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease early thanks to the patient's breathing. THE ...
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Better breathing, the key to well-being
© istockA rootingNo wonder breathing is an integral part of many alternative medicines such as meditation, sophrology or yoga. Concentrating ...
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Breathing through your mouth when you sleep increases the risk of cavities
© iStockPhotosIf you wake up in the morning feeling dry mouth, it's probably that you sleep - and breathe - ...
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Unusual: your breathing reveals your level of stress
© FotoliaWhen we feel very stress, you may sometimes find it harder to breathe or gasp. But some less noticeable ...
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According to you, how to react instantly (and in an optimal way) when you are the victim of a sudden ...
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Hearing disorders: new for the reimbursement of prostheses and the remainder to be paid
While hearing problems affect six million French people, certain models of prostheses are now fully reimbursed by Social Security and ...
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Obesity: asthma is caused by an accumulation of fat in the airways
Adipose tissue that accumulates in the respiratory walls of obese people may explain why they have more asthma problems, according ...
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Sleeping with tape on your mouth, a dangerous new trend for your health
Appeared on TikTok and nicknamed "mouth taping", this tendency which consists of sticking tape on the mouth would, according to ...
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Shampoos and shower gels also generate indoor pollution
Many products in our bathrooms contain chemicals that are harmful to our health. These evaporate into the air and affect ...
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