How Sugary Beverages Hurt Your Heart

Why You Should Give Yourself Time to Move!

Only a little over half of women in France (53%) get the WHO’s recommended level of physical activity, which is at least two and a half hours per week of moderately intense activity or one hour and fifteen minutes of intense activity, according to a study published June 9, 2020 in the Santé [...]

Why Staying Active is the Best Medicine for Your Heart

Physical Activity

These days, we know how important it is to be physically active to stay healthy as long as possible and prevent cardiovascular disease. Experts are unanimous that exercise is the best medicine and has many beneficial effects: it reduces pain, strengthens the immune system, prevents depression, [...]

How Heart Transplants Support Birth and Rebirth

Gynecology

In the majority of cases, chronic heart failure is a contraindication to pregnancy because it could put the mother’s life in danger. During pregnancy and delivery, her heart has to work very hard. Certain medications prescribed for heart failure are known to cause birth defects (they’re considered [...]