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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.
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A woman's day that ends badly
At a time when stress is the 3rd leading cause of heart attacks, Agir pour le cœur des femmes is alerting all women to the danger of multiple daily demands, which add up to a mental load that is often already major... The consequences of this excessive mental load are sometimes dramatic, to the [...]
Pregnancy induces changes that can increase cardiovascular risk
Parents magazine reminds us of this in a comprehensive dossier. Certain complications of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia, are directly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and type 2 diabetes. What's more, certain situations are known to be associated [...]
Beware of frequent or severe hot flashes
They may be a sign of increased risk of cardiovascular disease in your forties and beyond. Don't hesitate to consult us! A meta-analysis by a team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh confirms the correlation between the frequent vasomotor signs of menopause and cardiovascular disease. Women [...]
Don't rely too heavily on your longevity genes to live longer.
Trust your legs instead! Physical activity plays a greater role than genes in longevity. This is the conclusion of a large analysis conducted at the University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, which clarifies the influence of [...]
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81% of women are more concerned about the health of their loved ones (spouse, parents, children...) than their own...
77% put off going to the doctor, while only 38% go for regular check-ups. They tend to minimize risk factors, and 80% are unaware of myocardial infarction symptoms specific to women. This study was carried out by Elabe for the AXA Prévention Association, which is the partner of Agir pour le Coeur des [...]
Chronic anxiety significantly increases the risk of heart attack or stroke
When we're under stress, our adrenal glands are activated, producing greater quantities of cortisol and adrenaline, which are responsible for an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Women's hearts are even more sensitive to stress. They have numerous receptors for the stress hormones [...]
6 extra years of healthy life
Taking care of yourself in your forties can pay off! The greatest gains in life expectancy are linked to reducing alcohol consumption, quitting or not smoking, losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, and adopting good sleeping habits. Taking responsibility for one's own health has a positive [...]
Black tea may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The benefits of flavonoids, found in high concentrations, may be even greater than previously thought, according to researchers at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. They studied a group of 881 women, with a median age of 80, and the calcification rate of their abdominal aorta. Arterial [...]