The kidneys filter waste and balance water and electrolytes. They control blood pressure and produce hormones. Their role is vital to the body. When they malfunction, the signs are often discreet. But neglecting them can lead to serious,...
Rest is a natural factor of well-being. It's the best way to replenish the energy you need to keep your body and mind in good working order. To work without rest is to accumulate toxins in the body and, worse still, to reduce the effectiveness of,...
Intensive smartphone use can lead to wrist pain, often ignored until it becomes troublesome. Dr Savadogo W. Jean Emmanuel, Onco-rhumatologist and osteoarticular ultrasonographer (Burkina Faso), warns of a discreet but increasingly frequent ailment: s
Si une alimentation saine et équilibrée est essentielle pour le bien-être, certaines associations alimentaires peuvent nuire à la santé et provoquer des troubles digestifs. Alors, quels sont les aliments à ne pas mélanger et comment combiner les alim
Bread, the result of baking a simple dough made from wheat flour, water and salt, is a fundamental food in many cultures, including Togo where the baguette is highly prized. Bread is not made by freezing, but by yeast or sourdough fermentation. Altho
Une crise hémorroïdaire se manifeste par une douleur anale, une sensation de chaleur ou de pesanteur, et parfois des saignements après les selles. Les causes classiques sont bien connues et sont entre autres la constipation, la grossesse, ...
According to the journal « sleep », adults suffering from insomnia are at greater risk of memory disorders, depression, daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea and long-term cognitive impairment.
Faced with the silent suffering of thousands of patients with life-threatening illnesses, Togo's healthcare professionals - including doctors, nurses, heads of palliative care associations and media professionals - have joined forces to make a strong
Sweating is a natural phenomenon, essential for regulating body temperature. Sweat can also be a revealing indicator of physical health, mood or even diet. From fear to nutritional deficiency, from depression to high stress, perspiration is a health
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the artery walls. It is an essential indicator of cardiovascular health, and its control becomes all the more important with age. In people aged 70 and over, the risk of hypertension increases, notab
With the arrival of middle age, many men and women notice the appearance of a more pronounced belly. This phenomenon, a source of discomfort or stress, is nevertheless natural. In women, the drop in estrogen after the age of 35 slows metabolism...
Long known as manic-depressive psychosis, bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness affecting a growing number of people worldwide. Yet, on average, 10 years elapse between the first signs of the illness and the initiation of appropriate ...