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Cardiovascular disease: women are no exception!

The precautions are simple: train your heart muscle regularly, eat a healthy diet, avoid smoking, listen to your body, measure your blood pressure regularly and seek medical advice at the first sign of trouble. The symptoms of heart attack, which are frequently atypical in women, should not be [...]

Why is 30 minutes of physical activity a day vital for your health?

The fight against sedentary lifestyles among children remains a top priority. And on a daily basis: if you don't move for 48 hours, you lose the benefits of the movements you've produced, reminds François Carré. He concludes: "The hardest part of getting moving is putting on your shoes [...]

European Society of Cardiology recommendations for cardiovascular prevention

The Women's Heart Bus in Calais

203 women in vulnerable situations were screened and received advice on cardio-gynecological prevention during the Calais leg of the Women's Heart Bus, from May 3 to 5. During this wonderful stopover, warmth was in everyone's hearts and eyes. It was a positive, caring atmosphere, with [...]

Too much noise can damage cardiovascular health

The WHO estimates that noise from road traffic increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 8% every 10 dB, from 50 dB upwards. According to Prof. Bernard Pierre, continuous or regular exposure to excessive noise can lead to stress in some people, which increases heart rate and can lead to [...]

95% of French people are insufficiently physically active

According to a study by the Anses (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail) published today, the risks are increased when lack of physical activity and excessive sedentariness are combined. Women are more exposed: 70% of them are below [...]

Gender stereotypes are bad for your health

We have to stop believing that when a man collapses, it's a cardiac arrest, but when it's a woman, it's a vagal malaise. There are still many gender-related prejudices in the healthcare field, which can lead to delays in treatment, sometimes with dramatic consequences. Some illnesses [...]

Poor people are at greater risk of stroke and its after-effects

According to a study by the French Ministry of Health, the frequency of stroke among people in the lowest 25% of the population is 40% higher than among those in the highest 25%. And twice as high between the ages of 45 and 64. Belonging to the lowest 25% of the population increases the risk of [...]