Professional athletes are sometimes subjected to a sustained pace of competition, which puts their bodies to the test. The recovery stage after each physical effort is in this case crucial to maintain performance, and researchers are striving to find new strategies to make it as effective as possibl

April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The opportunity to learn more about what concerns more and more people around the world:about one in 160 today. If genetics remains a preponderant factor, how can the increase in the prevalence of disorders be expl

While nightmares wake up nearly half of children (especially in early childhood) during their REM sleep phase, their frequency gradually decreases until adulthood. Even if individual differences persist, how can this reality be explained? Psychological development, misunderstandings of daily life, e

Consumed in moderation (three to four cups a day), coffee is considered a drink beneficial to health. A natural cerebral stimulant, it increases alertness, energy and the ability to concentrate. Some studies have also found a link between coffee consumption and a reduced risk of Alzheimers disease,

Almost anyone has ever had a drunken day after a party. Waking up is accompanied by many inconveniences and discomforts, which follow us for a good part of the day. Nausea, headaches and stomach aches are the most common symptoms of a hangover, or veisalgia for the medical term. The fact remains tha

We have all been late for business, private, medical appointments, or any other occasion. This situation is very uncomfortable and we try, often clumsily, to justify ourselves with more or less tangible excuses. Chronic delay does not prioritize the urgency of situations:if we tend to be late often,

Vaping products are electronic devices designed to simulate the smoking of real cigarettes. The main difference being that these devices use a liquid, which when heated, produces vapor (and not carbon monoxide). These liquids can contain different levels of nicotine, or even zero. In this, electroni

Tis the season! From April to October, ticks are particularly active in natural environments, especially in forests. In the woods, damp bushes, but also in meadows, gardens and parks, this mite is discreet, but you have to be wary of it. Indeed, ticks are potential carriers of the bacteria responsib

We are all impatiently awaiting the return of the sun, and when it is finally there, the temptation to expose ourselves is great. Nevertheless, it is advisable not to exhaust your sun capital by protecting yourself from the harmful effects of UV rays. For this, it is good to apply some very simple t

Summer is slowly coming to an end. Our body will soon have to face harsher weather conditions and common winter infections (colds, flu, gastroenteritis, etc.), in addition to COVID-19, which continues to circulate. To best prepare for the cold seasons, it is strongly advised to boost your immune def

Declined in multiple varieties, each specially formulated to improve one or the other function of the body, food supplements today represent in France a market of more than two billion euros; a recent market study reveals that 44% of French people have used food supplements in the last twelve months

Regardless of age and gender, the benefits of physical activity on the health of individuals are now well documented and scientifically demonstrated. The practice of physical activity, even at moderate intensity, greatly reduces mortality and improves quality of life. Regular exercise not only facil

Everyone has already experienced these two scenarios. Sometimes, we wake up with the impression of having lived an extraordinary adventure during the night, more or less strange and more or less unpleasant, in such places, with such people, etc. A scenario so eccentric that we often wonder what it c

Glutathione is a compound naturally present in animal and plant cells, but also in certain bacteria. It is a powerful antioxidant, capable of preventing cell damage caused by free radicals or any other species reactive to oxygen; it thus helps to limit the appearance of many pathologies linked to ox

It is estimated that 25 to 30% of the population is allergic to something and this proportion is constantly increasing. Air pollution, more (too?) rigorous hygiene, increased use of drugs, new diets or even changes in our indoor environment could explain this increase. What exactly are the mechanism

Meat is a very controversial food today, so much so that we are seeing an increasing number of people switch to a vegetarian or at least a flexitarian diet - which consists of eating meat only occasionally. The question inevitably arises of the interest of eating meat. If we put aside the purely gus

Cardiovascular disease and cancer remain the two leading causes of death worldwide. Eating a healthy diet can delay the onset of such diseases and improve longevity. In this context, vegetable oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly recommended.

The end of the year is approaching, and with it, the time for good resolutions. Also, many people make the decision to quit smoking after New Years Eve. While this is one of the best decisions you can make to improve and maintain your health, it must be recognized that quitting smoking overnight is

It is a relatively taboo subject, like all problems related to sexual performance. However, nearly a third of men are affected by a problem of premature ejaculation. After erectile dysfunction, it is the most common disorder encountered by men during their sexual life. Because it causes unsatisfacto

Water is essential for the proper functioning of our body and fills it to about 60% (in adults). Real fuel present everywhere and all the time, it facilitates metabolic reactions, digestion, regulates the temperature of our body... Without it, we simply could not live beyond three days. This is also