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In hot weather, water loss is more significant. The risk is dehydration. This risk is particularly acute among the elderly and young children : the elderly tend to forget to hydrate.
Work-related stress significantly increases the risk of suffering from peripheral arterial disease, characterised by the progressive obstruction of the so-called peripheral arteries, in relation to the heart, particularly those in the legs...
Many people say that drinking water with food is not a good idea, as it makes the stomach “swell” and disturbs digestion.
For the good of both mother and child, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for at least six months. Not an easy goal to achieve, but a legitimate one nonetheless. According to a British and Chinese team, breastfeeding confers
Poor hygiene has serious repercussions. Physically, it increases the risk of local infections, bed sores and chronic skin irritation. These problems can rapidly worsen, requiring extensive treatment. Psychologically, neglect of hygiene in the ...
Back pain is one of the most common ailments of our time. Worldwide statistics show that four out of five people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. This pain is located either in the back (dorsalgia) or in the lower back...
Snacking is a problem. As soon as you're not hungry, your body doesn't need food or energy. What we eat at that moment is a surplus that the body will gladly store. So, ultimately, regular snacking makes you fat.
We all have scars from small incidents, scars left by acne. We certainly want to get rid of them. We've tried everything with creams that promise miracles, and it hasn't worked. There are a few natural and simpler methods for eliminating or ...
Hairdressers and consumers handling hair bleaches containing ammonium, potassium and sodium persulfates are exposing themselves to risks of respiratory and skin pathologies. Ammonium, potassium and sodium persulfates, used for their oxidizing propert
When it comes to joint pain, what you eat can make all the difference. An anti-inflammatory diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, spices such as turmeric and ginger, and antioxidants found in red fruits, legumes, dark chocolate and green tea, helps to so
Working in a seated position for eight hours a day is a serious health hazard. Yet this has been the lot of more and more employees worldwide since technology revolutionized data transfer and task organization in the professional world. Nowadays, mo
The idea may sound like something out of astrology, but scientific research suggests that the month of birth may well play a role in future health. There's nothing mystical about this phenomenon. It can be explained by environmental factors, such...