“Antidote” or how to talk about health “differently” with Michel Cymes

The PAF chief medical officer, Michel Cymes, presents its new program on health. Baptized Antidote, this hybrid between health magazine, talk-show and entertainment is joyfully informative and serious, this Sunday at 5:40 p.m. on France 2 .

Antidote is not just another health show, but a hybrid of talk show, entertainment and magazine. It will deal with all the received ideas about health. From the most serious to the most eccentric, grandmother’s remedies, fake news and real news. All this in a light and friendly atmosphere, around columnists and a guest – Thierry Lhermitte inaugurates the set, François Berléand will be the second guest -, and through all kinds of tests or experiences. “I call it ‘sciencetainement’, specifies Michel Cymes, before adding: I inaugurated the genre with It won’t come out of here. Obviously, people hang on, especially because they are tired of being told about health, unless we talk to them differently. “

Attract the over 50s but also the youngest

Very good, but what about the legitimacy of such a program, particularly in these times of health crisis? “It may sound pretentious, but I think it depends on who presents the show,” replies the host doctor. I’m a scientist, I’m credible, people know me, trust me and I’ve been doing this for years. “

What about a day – Sunday – and a broadcast schedule – 5:40 p.m. – so curious? ” It’s a challenge. I won’t hide from you that we not only need to attract those who are watching TV at that time, but that we also aim to broaden the target. I’m very popular with 50+ – young girls often ask me for selfies for their grandmothers (laughs). I want to continue to inform them, but also to reach out to the youngest ”, he said again.

It was therefore decided to recruit dynamic columnists, young, relaxed, knowledgeable in their field and known on social networks. What better choice than the mentalist Fabien Olicard for the brain, Major Mouvement for the body, Cécile Djunga for the off-road tests and Farah Kesri for the animals? In short, Antidote is a good synthesis of everything that Michel Cymes has done so far for television, between It won’t get out of here!, Adventures of medicine, The Health Magazine and The extraordinary powers of the human body. What is more, it is coming at the right time.

“Antidote” at 5:40 pm on France 3.

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