Yes, heat can impact mental health
© shutterstockIt will not have escaped anyone: a heat wave is currently raging in France, with 5 departments (Ardèche, Drôme, ...
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How much heat can the human body withstand?
Scientists have recently discovered that the critical limit of heat tolerance for humans is between 40 and 50°C. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Extreme heat and heat waves: an ever-increasing impact on mortality
In France, nearly 33,000 deaths are attributable to heat between June 1 and September 15 each year. THE ESSENTIAL Every ...
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Heat stroke: the 7 warning symptoms according to a pharmacist
© Shutterstock / fizkesWe are not all equal in the face of strong heat. Some people remain particularly fragile when ...
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Heat: the over 75s are not at all the only ones to die of it
© Shutterstock / Philippe Clement“Heat is one of the most worrying climatic risks in Europe, on ecosystems, but also on ...
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Heat waves: they would have caused 33,000 deaths in France in 8 years
Between 2014 and 2022, nearly 33,000 deaths linked to high temperatures and periods of heat wave were recorded in France ...
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Heat: 3 tips from a sleep doctor for better sleep
© Shutterstock / StokketeIt's a fact, the heat hinders our sleep. This is normal, because the body needs to cool ...
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What is “sun poisoning”?
Discover the symptoms of "sun poisoning" and how to prevent it. THE ESSENTIAL Sun poisoning is a more serious condition ...
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Heat wave: is it (really) possible to die of heat?
© ShutterstockOur body constantly regulates its temperature using several mechanisms that are controlled by the hypothalamus, this gland located at ...
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Curly hair helped humans keep a cool head
Very curly and frizzy hair protected the first humans from the heat, and, by domino effect, allowed the brain to ...
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Venous disease: take advantage of the summer to swim but beware of the heat and sunbathing
Vacation time with its high temperatures is approaching. During this season, venous problems can be accentuated, follow the advice of ...
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Our advice to protect yourself from high heat
Here are some tips to protect yourself from the strong summer heat announced for this week. THE ESSENTIAL Summer temperatures ...
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Between the Covid and the heat wave, the summer of 2022 was deadly
© ShutterstockThe summer of 2022 was difficult: according to the Heat wave and health report published on Tuesday, November 22, ...
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Heat wave: how to protect yourself from the heat wave
© ShuttersockA wave of strong heat sets in today and for the days to come on the Atlantic coast, the ...
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Heat wave: 6 French people died because of the heat at work this summer
© ShutterstockTragic but unfortunately not surprising: the heat peaks of recent weeks have probably led to excess mortality in France, ...
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Heat wave: symptoms not to be overlooked
© ShutterstockIhen it is exposed to high temperatures such as those we are experiencing at the moment, the human body ...
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Heat wave: is it a good idea to shower in cold water?
© ShutterstockWhat could be more tempting to pass a jet of icy water on the body when the thermometer panics. ...
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Heat wave: what drugs increase the risk of dehydration and heat stroke?
© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© ShutterstockFrom heat wave to heat wave, you have learned to protect ...
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Heatwave: high heat multiplies by 3 the number of drownings
© ShutterstockBetween June 1 and September 30, 2021, nearly 1,500 accidental drownings were recorded and 400 people drowned in France, ...
Read moreHot bath, hydration… 9 ways to continue (gently) to exercise despite the heat
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Heat wave: how heat increases the risk of suicide
© ShutterstockCould the heat wave eventually become a recurring cause of death ? In France, this summer, six people died ...
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Legionellosis: watch out for air conditioners and hot tubs during the heat wave
© Shutterstock / Roman ChazovThe temperature rises during this new heat wave. We want to cool off, we turn on ...
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In 2022, the heat wave killed 15,000 people in Europe (not counting France)
© ShutterstockThe summer of 2022 was marked by abnormally high temperatures throughout Europe: this heat wave had consequences on the ...
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Type 2 diabetes: sufferers would have more difficulty managing their body temperature
People with type 2 diabetes may have a reduced ability to lose heat, putting them at risk during heat stress, ...
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Heat wave: what is hyponatremia, which can cause coma?
© ShutterstockThis Monday, July 18, 2022, the Ministry of Health posted an alert message on social networks: "excessive water consumption ...
Read moreDiabetes and heat: 6 mistakes not to make
© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© ShutterstockIn France, approximately 3.7 million people suffer from diabetes, a disease which is characterized ...
Read moreHeat wave: 12 recipes with watermelon that refresh
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Heat wave – Sleeping with a fan: good or bad idea?
© ShutterstockIf the heat wave disturbs our sleep and plunges us into a state of torpor, it brings smiles to ...
Read moreEating spicy, licking your elbow… 6 unusual tips to fight the heat
© Shutterstock© Shutterstock / New Africa© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© ShutterstockDrink enough water (at least 1.5L), cover your head, wear light ...
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Deodorant: in the face of heat, how to choose it well and what are the right actions to adopt?
© ShutterstockCombat bad odors, absorb humidity or bring freshness... Faced with successive waves of heat and the (excessive) perspiration they ...
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