Would you like to calm your pain, no longer have difficulty falling asleep, no longer experience temporary states of depression, regain vitality? Perhaps the solution could be found in the CBD extracted from hemp, which is increasingly offered for sale in specialized shops in France. What is CBD? An

Vitamin D has been talked about a lot about its role against Covid-19, including by medical experts who even went so far as to sign a column inviting general practitioners to prescribe vitamin D for the purpose of prevention, on the one hand , and on the other hand, in order to limit an evolution to

Perhaps you noticed it when you went to your pharmacist:some medicines containing zinc are missing from the shelves following a stock shortage from the manufacturers. They had probably not anticipated the sudden interest, this winter, for zinc for the purpose of prevention, since it plays a role in

The immune system of the elderly being weakened due to age, they often need nutritional supplements to increase their defenses. Selenium is one of the most essential to prevent diseases. The effects of aging in the elderly The many studies that have been conducted in recent years have identified th

Caused by trauma or aging of the auditory system, tinnitus is noise you hear in one ear (or both) or inside your head when no outside source is producing it. 8 million French people suffer from tinnitus according to Health Insurance. In particular, they can cause insomnia, anxiety and even depressio

Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects the optic nerve of the eye and is most likely to occur with aging. Glaucoma causes a change in the visual field which can go as far as partial or total blindness, especially if it is not treated in time. How to recognize the symptoms of glaucoma? What are the

Water is the main component of our body and contributes to the good health of our organism. Unfortunately, it happens that its regulation system is jammed with the consequence in particular of problems of circulation and essential evacuation of this water. This water retention, which stagnates in a

Parkinsons disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the destruction of a specific type of neurons in the brain, the neurons that make dopamine. The function of these neurons is essential to the control of body movements. For people with this disease, the destruction of these neurons makes it

A urologist is a doctor, and more specifically a surgeon, specialist in the urinary, genital and reproductive organs of both men and women. However, for these problems, women most often consult a gynecologist. In men, the urologist most often deals with problems encountered in terms of sexual and ur

We speak of senility to describe an elderly person whose physical and mental faculties are jointly impaired. It is more precisely about all the physical and mental disorders that are linked to old age. This is why the term senility is often used in everyday language to precisely speak of old age. Se

Everyone sees it, when the good weather arrives, morale picks up again, while with a winter that drags on a little or seems longer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people experience blues. qualified by specialists as seasonal affective disorder syndrome (SAD for Seasonal Affective Disorder ). In a

With the aging of the population, more and more people are affected by degenerative diseases. These pathologies refer to conditions that evolve over time and which cause people who suffer from them to increase their neurological deficiencies and/or physical disabilities. A degenerative disease gener

When you have to take care of a parent who has lost their autonomy following an illness such as Alzheimers disease or a stroke, for example, and you are still in professional activity, the best thing is to do call a home health aide . The initiative is often costly, although the State tries to ligh

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease. It particularly affects the elderly, even if they are not the only ones to suffer from it. More than 85% of people over 70 suffer from osteoarthritis. This disabling disease of the rheumatism family, caused by the premature wear of the cartilage of th

Uric acid is a substance naturally present in our body, composed of a chemical element, nitrogen, of which our tissues are composed, and with acidic properties, as its name suggests. Uric acid, which is a normal waste product produced by our body, is normally eliminated through urine in particular.

A serious illness or the dysfunctions of the organs of our body that often occur with advancing age bring each person closer to the end of their life. So that this inevitable moment takes place in the best possible conditions for the patient, but also for his loved ones, palliative care provides bot

Incontinence, and in particular urinary incontinence, is very common in the population. The number of people concerned is estimated at three million according to the National Information Portal for the autonomy of the elderly and the support of their loved ones. A third of people affected by this p

Diogenes Syndrome refers to a behavioral disorder that can affect anyone, but more particularly women over the age of 70. It is characterized in particular by a compulsive accumulation of objects, by a negligence of its personal hygiene, but also domestic. Diogenes Syndrome most often occurs in peop

Wine has long been appreciated by man. For several decades, it has even been praised for having medicinal virtues provided it is consumed in moderation . Consuming a little alcohol helps to relax, but abusing it is harmful to your health. So, is drinking a glass of wine a day a myth or a reality to

Vitamin B12 is essential for the proper functioning of our brain and nervous system. Found naturally in foods of animal origin, vitamin B12 tends to be less well absorbed with age. This is why many elderly people suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency with consequences for their health. What is vitamin