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Afin de renforcer notre efficacité autour de nos 3 missions Alerter, Anticiper, Agir, nous avons choisi de multiplier les actions de communication, d’information mais aussi les actions au plus proche du terrain permettant ainsi un impact concret et majeur au service de la cause. Sauver la vie de 10.000 femmes à 5 ans nécessite un plan d’actions stratégique et opérationnel avec des indicateurs de suivi et de performance. C’est dans cette rubrique actualités que vous vivrez avec nous le développement de notre fonds au quotidien.
Vous y retrouverez nos derniers communiqués de presse, nos interventions médias (TV, Radio, Presse) mais aussi nos prises de parole, nos commentaires sur les dernières études ou données importantes. Tous ensemble nous pouvons faire évoluer la perception des maladies cardio-vasculaires chez les femmes et leur prise en charge.
Sitting can kill
Sitting is the new smoking: we've come as far with physical activity as we did with smoking 40 years ago. Suddenly, we became aware of its harmful effects and took action. It's the same with the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle today: they're still largely underestimated. Yet it's very simple: you [...]
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Lipoprotein (a) and the aortic heart valve
Lipoprotein A is a lipid particle composed of LDL cholesterol, which forms the deposits that make up atherosclerotic plaque, and is associated with a component—a side chain—that promotes thrombosis. It is less well known that elevated levels of this substance also contribute to calcification of [...]
Club AGORA France supports Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes
Club AGORA France is a women’s service club founded in 1987, with more than 800 members across the country. Its members are united by a desire to serve a cause or a charitable endeavor while fostering friendships. By joining the club, they commit to serving others and dedicating their time to [...]
The heart and sex are very closely linked.
A fulfilling sex life is good for your health. And so is love! People who have sex less than 12 times a year have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. As frequency increases, the risks gradually decrease, reaching a minimum between 1 and 2 sexual encounters per week. [...]
Menopause: overcoming taboos and talking about it
50% of women in France consider that the menopause has an impact on their work... 10% of women in the UK say they have resigned from their job because of its symptoms... 20 to 25% of women have severe disorders identified as menopause-related... 1 in 2 women doesn't even dare talk about it with her [...]
Vaccination, the new weapon in cardiovascular prevention
Vaccination was originally designed to prevent infectious diseases by immunizing against the agent that causes them. However, it is of real interest in cardiology, and a European consensus underlines its crucial, but still underestimated, role in cardiovascular prevention. Long limited to the [...]
When should you resume sexual activity after a cardiovascular event?
The fear of recurrence is often a major obstacle to resuming an active sex life. A cardiovascular event has a major impact on sexuality. It can have adverse effects on libido, which, depending on the case, can lead to marital conflict, feelings of worthlessness and fragility, excessive mothering of [...]
Cuddling is good for your health
When a cuddle lasts around twenty seconds, it produces a hormone called "oxytocin", which has numerous benefits for our physical and mental health. A simple physical touch has the power to lower our blood pressure, slow our heartbeat and reduce stress and anxiety. Researchers have also revealed that [...]