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Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

have 5 weeks to receive this dose of vaccine before your health pass is invalidated. In practice, it is possible to get vaccinated: - at your GP's or any other doctor of your choice - in a pharmacy - in a nurse's or midwife's office - in the hospital departments where you are ...

15
Nov
2021

Nutrition: 5 common misconceptions about undernutrition

r doctor can advise you and help you change your diet. You may need to expand your diet and change your habits to stop losing weight. Talk to your GP about this. 4- Undernutrition is incompatible with physical activity The treatment of undernutrition is of course through good nutrition. But t ...

16
Nov
2021

Covid 19: Understanding the new measures in 5 questions

bove from 27 November 2021. From this date, all adults over 18 years of age will be able to receive their Pfizer or Moderna booster dose from their GP, a nurse or midwife, a pharmacy or a vaccination centre. 2- When should I receive my booster dose? All adults 18 years of age and older who ha ...

26
Nov
2021

World Alzheimer's Day: 5 tips to delay the onset of the disease

sleep better without the need to take memory-impairing sleeping pills. If you have sleep problems or even insomnia, don't hesitate to consult your GP and discuss alternatives to psychotropic drugs. 4- Eat a healthy and balanced diet Another tip for delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease in ...

20
Sep
2022

Health: understanding osteopenia or bone fragility in 5 questions

e density test shows that your bone degradation is accelerating, seek advice from your doctor. Osteopenia does not require treatment per se, but your GP may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplementation. A fracture suggestive of osteoporosis (occurring without major trauma) should also prompt y ...

12
Jan
2023

General practitioner, dietician or nutritionist: which is the best doctor for losing weight?

ou need to lose weight for a medical reason such as joint pain in your knees or shortness of breath related to being overweight, start by seeing your GP. The general practitioner is your first point of contact in the weight loss process. This is because this doctor who knows you well can assess w ...

06
Mar
2023

Seniors: 5 tips for maintaining mobility with age

e less confident in your physical abilities and balance, don't hesitate to talk to your primary care physician. If you have a health problem, your GP can prescribe physical therapy sessions or else adapted physical activity (APA). This prescription sport is supervised by a specially trained profe ...

10
Mar
2023

Health: How to Find a Primary Care Physician?

r long-term treatment. The first piece of advice for finding a primary care physician is to start your search as soon as you learn that your current GP is about to leave. Depending on where you live, especially in the medically underserved areas of France, the search can take time. Moreover, accor ...

25
Jan
2024