After being tested for a year in several departments, the shared medical record has now been extended to the whole of France. Each insured person can create their own medical file online. It contains all the information concerning his health and is accessible to health professionals designated by th

Water is one of the main components of the human body. It is essential to our good health. When it is hot, we must compensate for the loss of water from our body, in particular through perspiration which helps regulate body temperature, by drinking even more water than usual in order to avoid dehydr

Spa treatments are still too often considered as comfort stays. However, the treatments based on thermal water rich in minerals provided are recognized for their beneficial effects on many diseases, and particularly on those related to rheumatism, osteoarthritis, in short, all those which affect the

Papaya is a fruit from tropical America known for its many health benefits. Rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C in particular, it is the fruit to favor to face the rigors of winter and stay in shape during this season when the body needs help to develop its natural defenses. In addition, papay

Owning a pet is the lot of millions of French people and the benefits of an animal on humans is well established. For seniors and the elderly in general, these companions represent many advantages because, in addition to a simple presence that fills the loneliness, the animals maintain strong bonds

Already in Antiquity, honey had its letters of nobility. The ancients had understood that it had countless virtues in terms of health and cosmetics in particular. Made by bees with the nectar of flowers, honey is the natural product par excellence, rich in energy. As food, it is more easily assimila

Chrysanthellum (C hrysanthellum americanum) belongs to the Asteraceae family. The genus Helichrysum has a dozen species. C hrysanthellum americanum is native to South America, more specifically Bolivia and Peru where it grows mostly in the mountains. But in the tropical zones of Africa and India, it

The Gerontology Care Assistant (ASG) is a function that was created as part of the 2008-2012 Alzheimers plan, one of the objectives of which was to set up qualified jobs in terms of assistance in the acts of the daily life of people weakened by Alzheimers disease and those around them. What is the r

Six million people are hard of hearing in France, including a large proportion of seniors since hearing loss is one of the symptoms of aging. Only one third of those affected are equipped with a hearing aid according to the consumer association Que Choisir. Very often out of simple ignorance of the

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One in seven is at risk of having it. It is also the second leading cause of death from cancer in men. It is not easy to detect this disease because prostate cancer most often progresses without apparent symptoms. Nevertheless, warning signs can aler

Due to their greater risk of falls due to aging, the elderly are more affected by subdural hematoma. It is a pocket of blood that forms in the brain most often following a shock, which can even be mild. But the subdural hematoma can also form gradually for other reasons. Subdural hematoma:what are w

With age, health problems related to food can appear. These can be diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol or obesity. Older people can also suffer from eating disorders with consequences for their general health. The dietician or the nutritionist can help to treat such illnesses or rebalance a diet.

Even if France does not lack doctors, in particular general practitioners, certain territories are nevertheless confronted with a cruel lack of these health professionals. They are called “medical deserts”. As a priority, rural areas far from large cities and their healthcare establishments, but als

Have you been confronted with a refusal of care by a health professional for a reason that you consider discriminatory? Or do you think you paid for medical procedures that were way too expensive? It is now possible to contact organizations to file a complaint against these actions. Explanations. Wh

According to the Ministry of Health, in France, one in three people over the age of 50 has hearing difficulties, and even one in two after 80. A disability that is more present when you get older and which can be the source of isolation for the senior who suffers it. To remedy this, it is possible t

Hearing loss is one of the signs of aging. It results in the impression that the sounds around you are muffled, having trouble following a conversation in a noisy environment, having your interlocutor repeat, abnormally raising the sound of your television, or even speaking loudly. when his environm

80,000 people are affected by a heart attack (or heart attack) every year in France according to the French Federation of Cardiology. 10% die within an hour and 15% within a year of the heart attack. It is a pathology that requires a rapid reaction, within two hours maximum, to have every chance of

If we talk more easily about tips for protecting yourself from extreme heat, fighting the cold, especially for an elderly person, is just as important, especially since with age the feeling of cold decreases and it is necessary to avoid heat loss. The oldest are also those who are most at risk of hy

Home care nursing services (SSIAD) are intended for elderly people who are ill, dependent or disabled, who reside in their homes. The SSIADs allow them to benefit from nursing care, but also hygiene, without having to travel and without having to join a care facility for the elderly. Criteria for r

We spend a good part of our life sleeping, more than a third of our time! It is during our periods of sleep that our body recovers both physically and psychologically. A moment that should not be neglected to stay in shape because it is in no way a waste of time as is too often believed. Unfortunate