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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: the Most Common Genetic Heart Disease

The symptoms of HCM vary widely. Some people may have palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or loss of consciousness. But in the majority of cases, this disease causes few to no functional issues. This means the condition is usually discovered during a routine medical exam using an [...]

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Alert, Anticipate, Act to Save Lives

In France, 200 women die every day from cardiovascular disease in all its forms, and 25,000 die every day worldwide, with delays in treatment mainly due to a lack of awareness. The causes of death in France are well documented: women die most often from a stroke, then from heart attack or heart [...]

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How Volunteering Improves Your Health

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team of Harvard psychologists shows that adults 50 years and older who volunteer two hours per week have considerably lower risk of losing independence and of dying. This volunteer time also inspires feelings of well-being and [...]

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