how long to reduce cardiovascular risks?

how long to reduce cardiovascular risks?

Smoking remains one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In fact, the risk of ischemic stroke is doubled in smokers and the risk of myocardial infarction is tripled. “In France, more than 250,000 hospitalizations and 17,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases are directly attributable to smoking each year,” notes Public Health France. Quitting cigarettes … Read more

Nutrition. Menopause: the importance of good dietary hygiene

Nutrition. Menopause: the importance of good dietary hygiene

In many women, the onset of menopause modifies the distribution of fats in the body. With in particular a more marked storage in the abdomen, increasing the risks of diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular complications. Reduce, moderate… This is why it is essential at this time, “ to pay attention to your diet … Read more

Health. Viruses abound on our toothbrushes… and that’s good news!

Health. Viruses abound on our toothbrushes… and that’s good news!

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomesa team from Northwestern University (Illinois – United States) analyzed samples from used toothbrushes and samples taken from shower heads. Researchers identified more than 600 different viruses, with each sample exhibiting a unique composition. But rest assured, these viruses do not target humans but bacteria. These … Read more

Do we get sicker in bad weather?

Do we get sicker in bad weather?

The flu and bronchitis are not here yet, and Covid remains relatively stable. If you have a runny nose and a headache, it’s simply because we are entering virus season. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, viruses survive longerand we tend to spend more time in closed spaces. Result: transmission is done more easily. And … Read more

6 a.m. news – Russia: French detainee Laurent Vinatier tried this Monday for espionage

6 a.m. news – Russia: French detainee Laurent Vinatier tried this Monday for espionage

More than four months that he has been detained in Russia, Laurent Vinatier must be tried this Monday, October 14 in Moscow. The Frenchman was arrested at the beginning of June on suspicion of espionage. His trial has already been postponed several times. For four months he has been detained in a prison on the … Read more

Asia. North Korea threatened to open fire on its border with South Korea

Asia. North Korea threatened to open fire on its border with South Korea

At their lowest point in years, relations between North and South Korea worsened further this weekend. North Korea on Friday accused South Korea of ​​sending unmanned drones into its airspace three times in October that dropped propaganda leaflets. On Saturday, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened Seoul with a “horrible … Read more

the Dutch competitor deprived of rehearsal “until further notice”

the Dutch competitor deprived of rehearsal “until further notice”

The representative of the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024, the singer Joost Kleindid not rehearse his song this Friday, May 9 European Pope during the general the day before the final. “We are currently investigating an incident reported to us regarding the Dutch artist. He will not rehearse until further notice“, indicated the European Broadcasting Union … Read more

Claire Chazal says she “wanted to become Minister of Culture”

Claire Chazal says she “wanted to become Minister of Culture”

“I think my name has been passed around.” During the government reshuffle at the start of 2024, rumors in the corridors mentioned the name of the journalist Claire Chazal for the post of Minister of Culture, before it was awarded to Rachida Dati. Guest of the show What an era! on France 2, this Saturday … Read more