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The Women's Heart Bus at the French National Assembly

Nearly 100 female MPs and Assembly staff underwent a comprehensive two-hour, ten-step cardio-gynecological screening. ALL women need to take care of themselves, in all territories and all socio-professional categories. This strong message, which we wanted to send to the public authorities, was well [...]

Can you drink red wine if you have high cholesterol?

Red wine has always been touted for its cardiovascular health benefits. In particular, it could increase levels of good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol. But is it really true? "A glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away forever!" (In the saying, of English origin, it's the apple!) Really? Red [...]

Women's cardiovascular health in the age of artificial intelligence: a vital challenge with promise

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Atypical symptoms, late diagnoses: artificial intelligence (AI) is finally paving the way for fairer, more accurate management. Towards more precise cardiovascular medicine AI can analyze thousands of pieces of [...]

Can you drink beer if you have high cholesterol?

An aperitif with friends, a sunny terrace, a soccer evening... A little beer wouldn't go amiss. But your last blood test revealed a cholesterol level that's a little too high. Does this mean you shouldn't drink it? As we all know, excess cholesterol will promote cardiovascular [...]

The Women's Heart Bus returns to Bobigny!

The "Bus du Cœur des Femmes" made a stopover in Bobigny at the beginning of July, on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. Despite the scorching temperatures, Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes, local associations and health professionals worked hard to welcome women in the best possible conditions. Over [...]

Can you eat red meat if you have high cholesterol?

Red meat is often singled out when you have excess cholesterol. Should you ban this type of meat from your plate, or is it possible to incorporate it in a reasonable way? Cholesterol is at the center of many people's concerns as they seek to adapt their diet to better control it. In this [...]

Walking is one of the best tools for prevention

More than just the simplest means of getting around, walking is a physical activity in its own right, with a wealth of benefits. "Walking is the best medicine for man", Hippocrates once said. He was a visionary, for nothing has changed since then. Walking is a fabulous means of preventing a wide [...]

Activity report 2024

What are your priorities? Claire Mounier-Véhier: we want to save lives by making prevention an integral part of French women's lifestyles. In eight out of ten cases, the onset of cardiovascular disease can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and regular medical check-ups. Thierry Drilhon: We [...]