Hypoglycemia is defined as a drop in the level of sugar, i.e. glucose in the blood, with or without symptoms. When a blood test is done, the blood glucose level is below 0.6 grams per liter (g/l) or 3.3 mmol per liter. The threshold of perception of
Certain behaviours can help prevent cognitive decline and ultimately Alzheimer's disease. These include a healthy diet, regular physical activity, brain-stimulating activities such as crosswords
Getting a full night's sleep boosts the immune system. A restful night's sleep improves the function of T-cells, cells involved in the immune process. T cells are able
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, causing hundreds of new cases every year in Togo. However, despite the existence of effective treatments, many cases remain undiagnosed or are diagnosed too late, jeopardising the chances of a
As part of the festivities marking its 50th anniversary, the National Orthopedic Fitting Center (CNAO) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on November 13, 2024, though it is officially celebrated on December 3 worldwide...
According to researchers at Bristol Medical School (UK), at the age of 60, people who spend more time doing light or intense physical activity, including slow walking, stretching, cycling, dancing and gardening, than those who sit down have better ca
Sleep quality is directly associated with heart health. Poor sleep is associated with a significant increase in the risk of heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet all the body's energy needs. The sym
Pulling all-nighters has a negative impact on the human body and leads to health problems. However, Swedish experts from Uppsala University and American experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical
Kitchen towels can contribute to the growth of pathogens that cause severe food poisoning. Several factors are involved in the spread of this type of poisoning, including the composition
Eating 60 grams of walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, dates, peanuts, almonds every day increases men's sexual desire
Le stress, l’un des pires ennemis de la santé, peut engendrer des problèmes de cœur, risques d’infarctus, prise de poids, dépression affaiblissement du système immunologique. Les enfants, les travaux ménagers, la cuisine… En arrivant à la maison, une
The vagina is acidic and more so than the rest of the woman's body. This acidity serves to protect it from microbes and to keep its flora healthy. As a cavity open to the outside world, this warm, moist space can easily become a nest of germs, if the