Nap: a medication for hypertension
The quality of sleep plays an important role in the risk of developing hypertension: insomnia, a restless sleep,
The quality of sleep plays an important role in the risk of developing hypertension: insomnia, a restless sleep,
Chest pain is a symptom, a form of pain that generally affects the anterior part of the chest and may be acute or chronic. This pain is accompanied by a number of characteristics that may enable the doctor to suspect its cause.
Parmi les plantes aux multiples vertus, l’hibiscus se distingue comme une boisson minceur efficace. Consommé principalement sous forme de tisane, appelée bissap en Afrique de l’Ouest, il est reconnu pour ses bienfaits digestifs, brûle-graisses et dra
On 12 January 2026, Sena Agué, Executive Director of the Palliative Care Programme at the Togolese Association for the Promotion of Health and Community Development (ATPSDC), visited the Ében Ézer Medical and Social Centre in Dzrékpo-Amégnran, in the
The proliferation of sports betting, lottery games and online gaming platforms in Togo is causing growing concern among health professionals and social workers. Although these games are often presented as entertainment or an opportunity to make quick
It is crucial to describe the signs of autism in children in order to understand this condition. According to the diagnostic criteria outlined by Ms Adiel Lotri, an occupational therapist specialising in mental health and a graduate of Claude Bernard
The vagina is acidic. This acidity serves to protect it from microbes and keep its flora healthy. Being a cavity open to the outside, this warm, moist space could easily become a breeding ground for microbes if it did not have a system for self-clean
It has become almost automatic to take out the motorbike or car, even for journeys of just a few hundred metres. Going to buy bread around the corner, visiting a neighbour, dropping a child off at the nearby school... these are all short trips that c
Stretching causes an almost immediate feeling of fulfilment. It allows you to start the day on the right foot by getting rid of that feeling of stiffness when you wake up. Lengthening the spine allows you to relax by gently restarting the machine and
High blood pressure is the most common reason why Togolese people consult a doctor. It increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. As most people who suffer from it have no symptoms, it is important to check your blood pressure reg
Lemongrass, also known by its scientific name Cymbopogon citratus, is a well-known herbaceous plant here in Togo. ‘Tigbé’, its common local name, grows everywhere in our communities. Its leaves are aromatic and have powerful medicinal properties. Lem
The human body is a complex machine that works tirelessly, 24 hours a day. However, it requires regular maintenance to continue operating optimally. If you ask yourself, ‘Am I healthy? Do I have a disease?’, you should know that worrying can be detri