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Recovery: what sport after a heart disease?

aster. In terms of intensity, Nordic walking is equivalent to moderate jogging, but without the risk of joint trauma. After a heart disease or heart surgery, it is recommended to start with short sessions of 15 to 20 minutes on flat terrain, and then gradually increase the duration and difficulty o ...

27
Apr
2023

Facelift: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Questions

is the best age for a facelift? People who wish to reduce the signs of aging with a facelift often wonder at what age they should plan this cosmetic surgery. Although there is no ideal age for the first facelift, it is possible to consider this operation between 40 and 50 years old. However, if y ...

17
Sep
2024

Pink October: 5 misconceptions about breast cancer

Detecting cancer as early as possible can increase the chances of a cure and reduce the severity of the treatments you will need to undergo, both for surgery and for other treatment strategies such as radiation and chemotherapy. 3- Screening is dangerous Other women are afraid of mammograms beca ...

04
Oct
2021

Health: what is a hiatal hernia?

se hernia measures more than 5 cm. In this case, the stomach may become strangulated, leading to a risk of necrosis of the gastric wall and requiring surgery. This type of complication accounts for only 2-5% of hiatal hernias per rotation. What are the recommended treatments? In most cases, i ...

13
June
2022

Sœurs d'encre : the association that uses tattoos to overcome the disease

ile art, the action of the association Sisters of Ink will change your mind! Indeed, it uses tattoos to help women rebuild and reclaim their bodies after surgery or a body injury. The association offers women operated on for breast cancer or bearing the scars of another disease to beautify their ...

19
Dec
2022

Eye diseases: what symptoms should alert you?

very nearsighted - people with diabetes or high blood pressure - people who have suffered an eye injury - people who have had cataract surgery To be noted: these symptoms should not be confused with isolated 'flies' that fly in front of the eyes and are the result of a much more co ...

27
Feb
2023

Hyaluronic acid injections: benefits and risks.

re included in the composition of anti-aging treatments such as creams designed to smooth and firm the skin. It is also used in the field of cosmetic surgery for filling wrinkles. What is the use of hyaluronic acid injections? Fast and virtually painless, hyaluronic acid injections are a very popula ...

25
Mar
2010

Presbyopia: 5 Questions about Vision Problems

urity reimburses contact lenses in the same way as glasses, and more and more mutual insurance companies cover part of the cost. Finally, one can also resort to laser surgery (presby-lasik) or the insertion of a progressive implant. Presbyopia surgery is considered cosmetic surgery. Therefore, it i ...

23
Aug
2012

Hypnosis : 8 completely false ideas

anxiety during treatment. It helps to better manage fear and pain during biopsy, reduce fatigue during radiation therapy as well as anxiety during surgery. 8- It works every time to lose weight or stop smoking On the other hand, hypnosis is sometimes presented as a miracle method to stop smok ...

29
Nov
2022

Thermotherapy: in case of pain, should I use hot or cold?

ry and pain-relieving effects of cold, use it in athletes in the event of an injury on the field. They also recommend a daily application of cold after surgery such as knee replacement or wisdom teeth extraction! In which cases should I apply heat? In other cases, it is the heat that can help yo ...

23
Feb
2023

Hand pain: what to do?

elieve pain. If it persists, corticosteroid injections may be considered. When the fingertips become numb and the examination confirms nerve damage, surgery is necessary to release the nerve and tendons, which provides rapid relief. The intervention is generally scheduled within a short period of t ...

30
May
2023

Covid-19 vaccination: in what cases should one get vaccinated?

o receive one vaccine in each arm to limit discomfort at the injection site. However, in case of contraindication (for example, in women who have undergone breast cancer surgery with removal of the lymph nodes), there is no danger in receiving both vaccines in the same arm. ...

26
Sep
2023

Exercise Bike: How to Choose the Right One?

dvantage of being very versatile. Cycling offers numerous health benefits and can help achieve various goals such as: • getting back in shape after surgery or a break from physical activity. • burning calories to lose weight or maintain your ideal weight and slim down your figure. � ...

22
Feb
2024

The Meer Method: 5 Keys to Losing Weight Without Dieting

ns, our brain can prompt us to eat even when we are not hungry, seeking comfort and pleasure from food. Nathalie Meer, who has worked in the gastric surgery department at the Marignane clinic and has supported many obese patients, explains: "The issue is not the food we consume, but rather the sign ...

11
Mar
2024

Pink October: Sports and Breast Cancer in 5 Questions

mmend engaging in various types of physical activities: muscle strengthening, as well as cardio activities and specific exercises to mobilize areas affected by surgery. For patients wondering which sports are most suitable during their treatment, walking and gentle gymnastics can be particularly re ...

24
Oct
2024