Formula Woman: what if Aurélie Maingre was a female role model for the practice of sport?
In a context where 38% of French women do not practice or rarely practice physical activity, Aurélie Maingre's journey resonates ...
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Which sport burns the most calories?
All physical activities burn calories. However, some are more “profitable” than others… THE ESSENTIAL Cardio activities like running, swimming and ...
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How much sport should you do per week to reduce your waistline?
Doing aerobic exercise, at moderate to vigorous intensities, for up to 300 minutes per week significantly decreases weight, waist circumference ...
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After exercise, hot water is better than cold water
After a sports session, hot water may be more beneficial than a cold bath for maintaining physical performance, according to ...
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Athletes have better working memory than sedentary people
A recent study shows a link between sporting activity and improved working memory performance, while a sedentary lifestyle appears to ...
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Physical activity and osteoporosis: which sport for which benefit?
Whatever your age, it is recommended to maintain regular physical activity to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. What sports can ...
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Can anxiolytics improve sports performance?
Anxiolytics can be a temporary help for athletes facing crippling anxiety, but they are not a long-term solution to improving ...
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Do personality traits influence our physical activity?
A study reveals that certain personality profiles, such as extroversion or neuroticism, can have a significant impact on our way ...
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Concussion in sport: no cognitive decline observed in amateurs
Sports-related concussions are not linked to cognitive impairment in non-professional athletes, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Sports-related concussions are ...
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After the Olympics: The risks of performance at all costs
The Olympic Games celebrate sporting excellence. But behind some exceptional performances sometimes lies a darker reality. The quest to surpass ...
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Pain and sport: how to manage it, how to overcome it
Whether it’s acute pain following an injury or chronic pain that persists despite treatment, athletes often face major challenges when ...
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Sport, the cement of our society: towards greater equality
Sport is for everyone! However, inequalities of access persist based on gender, social origin or disability. THE ESSENTIAL Sport is ...
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Sport and the environment: a lasting marriage?
Sports practice has significant environmental impacts. By adopting more ecological alternatives such as cycling, walking and outdoor sports, we can ...
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Sport as an anti-stress and anti-anxiety agent
Exercise is a natural and effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, hormones ...
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Sport: How to stay active and healthy at any age
As we age, our bodies undergo physiological changes that can affect our ability to exercise. However, staying active is crucial ...
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Getting back into sport in the summer: avoid the pitfalls and follow Pourquoi Docteur’s advice
Summer is an ideal time to get back into sport thanks to the long days and good weather. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Pregnancy: being pregnant and athletic is possible!
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez, who revealed her 7-month pregnancy, proved it during the Olympic and Paralympic Games "Paris 2024": playing ...
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How to avoid minor sports ailments during the holidays?
Holidays are the perfect time to relax and enjoy outdoor physical activities. However, minor sports injuries can quickly ruin these ...
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From cramp to tear: not the same cause, nor the same prognosis
Cramp, contracture, strain, elongation, rupture and tear… With the “World Cup”, footballers’ muscles suffer. And our vocabulary is enriched; lexicon ...
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Olympic Games: Which sports burn the most calories?
While all the Olympic events are impressive, some burn more calories than others. A study calculated which sport is the ...
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Cardiac arrest, stroke: beware of the side effects of these food supplements
ANSES warns against the risks associated with the consumption of food supplements and enriched foods for athletes. THE ESSENTIAL ANSES ...
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How to prepare mentally before a sports competition?
Mentally preparing for a competition requires a deep understanding of yourself and tailored strategies. Mental preparation before a sports competition ...
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“You can live with diabetes, it’s true, but it’s still difficult”
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 38, Jean-Christophe joined an adapted physical activity (APA) workshop to try ...
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Women’s mental agility is better during menstruation
For the first time, British researchers have assessed sport-related cognition during the menstrual cycle. THE ESSENTIAL In a recent study, ...
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Diabetes: 7 precautions to take before and during sport
Sport is essential to the good health of diabetics, although patients must follow specific rules to ensure their training is ...
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Sport: how to protect your teeth and what to do in the event of an impact?
Each year in France, there are several thousand dental accidents involving trauma linked to the practice of a sporting discipline. ...
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Post-traumatic stress: what if sport helped to forget traumatic memories?
Exercise stimulates neuron growth and remodels circuits in the hippocampus, disrupting fear-related memory. THE ESSENTIAL By exercising, neurogenesis, i.e. the ...
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Obesity: aerobic exercise has anti-inflammatory power
Practicing a so-called aerobic sport, such as cycling, reduces inflammation in people with obesity. THE ESSENTIAL Practicing physical activity, called ...
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MS and Sport: “The more physical activity we have, the more we fend off fatigue”
Is sport incompatible with multiple sclerosis? Anita Fatis, former high-level athlete, suffering from MS and multi-medalist in para swimming, gives ...
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RED-S: “The risk of Sport-Related Energy Deficiency exists in girls and boys”
RED-S, or Sport-Related Energy Deficiency, is a threat that should not be overlooked among young high-level athletes. Some elements to ...
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