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White, straw yellow, ochre, brown or even black... honey comes in different colours. How do you explain this? Simple: each flower foraged by a bee leaves its own identity card in the honey it produces: its taste, aromas and colour. So if the nectar o
Dry eyes are the result of insufficient or poor quality tear production. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands and are distributed correctly
During medical consultations, questions about smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity or weight are commonplace. However, an important aspect of health is often overlooked: social interaction. An American study recently highlighted the import
Moderate to vigorous physical activity has major benefits for cardiovascular and metabolic health. Less well known is the fact that it is also good for brain health, and therefore cognitive faculties (memory, learning, reasoning), which tend to decli
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for premature death and many diseases. But this time, researchers wanted
In the journal “Scientific Reports”, researchers demonstrate how prolonged exposure to light can have irreversible consequences for eyesight. When you look at a television screen, computer or tablet, the light emitted activates the photoreceptors. A
A great many workers have to sit for long hours, and this is detrimental to their health. Short breaks can help to mitigate these harmful consequences. A sedentary lifestyle at work poses risks to cardiovascular and metabolic health, including excess
Science confirms that regular laughter has a number of benefits for the body. A source of energy for the body and mind, laughter has both preventive and curative effects.
The immune system acts like a defence army to protect the body from viral and bacterial attacks. This army deploys its soldiers, each of whom has a function and who do not hesitate to help each other. Macrophages are responsible for fighting bacteria
Regular dental appointments are essential if you want to maintain good oral health. How often should I go for a check-up?
The siesta is often misunderstood as a synonym for laziness in some cultures. Yet it is a precious ally in compensating for insufficient night-time sleep and alleviating the stress caused by difficult nights. Dr Dominique Zida, Sleep Physician at the
Alcohol, much more than a simple euphoric substance, represents a real health hazard. In Togo, 67.20% of young people over the age of 29 are drinking more and more alcohol, according to a study conducted in 2020 by the NGO Recherche action préventio