It is an unprecedented study on suicide conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (Ifop) for the Jean-Jaurès Foundation which revealed the following information:39% of French people have already hypothesized a suicide . When we know that each year, between 10,000 and 11,000 people end thei

Sour candies are popular with children, teenagers and, we must admit, many adults too. For example, the Verquin confectionery sold 8.3 million packets of Têtes Brûlées, the most acidic sweets on the market, in 2015, compared to 200,000 in 2012 (oh yes, anyway!). And if we immediately think of caviti

What happens if you dont wash your jeans? Well, not much to be honest… You must know this argument:washing your jeans will damage the denim and reduce its lifespan, hot water and detergent being the cause of rapid deterioration. In 2014, Levis CEO Chip Bergh himself encouraged people to stop washing

Gluten intolerance, just a fad? For several years, the gluten-free diet has been on the rise and more and more products are appearing on supermarket shelves. However, celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive pathology that affects people genetically intolerant to gluten (present in wheat but also in

The study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Internal Medicine (JAMA) this Monday, August 1, 2016 studied the diet of more than 130,000 people, between 1980 and 2012. And the finding is clear:if the lean proteins (white meats, nuts, fish…) reduce the risk of death, the c

Age of first menstruation and menopause, random data? It is difficult, if not impossible, to predict them. And yet, these two ages could have an impact on the life expectancy and health of women. In any case, this is the conclusion of two American studies published in the journal Menopause. Late me

Is depression ultimately just a story of genes? A large study published Monday, August 1, 2016 in the specialized journal Nature Genetics confirms the influence of genes on the risk of depression in people of European origin. For the purposes of this pan-genomic study, American researchers at Massac

The French Union for Oral Health (UFSBD) and many dentists recommend flossing after evening brushing, even though in France only 11% of the population admits to using it. American journalists from the Associated Press wanted to know more about the basis of this recommendation. They looked at 25 stud

Did you know that plastic cotton swabs are among the most common everyday objects in aquatic environments? Good news:their days are numbered. Indeed, within the framework of the Biodiversity law adopted on July 20, 2016, the Parliament decided to prohibit their marketing in France, from January 1, 2

We know that the one who drives is the one who does not drink. Except that in fact, we often think (wrongly) that one or two drinks is not a big deal. And we skip the breathalyzer step, out of laziness or because its too complicated... An innovation could well change our habits:a connected patch, wh

When it comes to intimate hygiene, not all gestures are good to do. Thus, douching, a gesture which consists of washing the inside of the vagina (for example using a pear), would be particularly inadvisable, because it weakens the vaginal flora, whose role is… to clean the vagina . By unbalancing th

Phytotherapy, anti-cellulite plants? Its not just drastic diets to lose weight. Nutritionists recommend eating healthy and not depriving yourself too much, otherwise you will gain even more pounds afterwards. It is therefore better to turn to natural products. Indeed, you can find in your garden p

Phytotherapy:valerian helps to find sleep Already in ancient Greece, doctors used the virtues of valerian to help patients find sleep. Thanks to its composition, this plant is indeed known to reduce heart palpitations and arrhythmia. For hundreds of years, it has been used as a sleeping pill. Idea

Design A model that focuses on design as much as on functionality is rather rare... no need, suddenly, to hide it in a cupboard after using it. it works with low consumption bulbs, so they are changed less often than on the other models (every 15,000 hours, compared to ± 10,000 for the others). it

Phytotherapy:lemon balm aids digestion Since the dawn of time, man has turned to nature to find remedies. Aromatherapy and phytotherapy are thus recognized for their health benefits. There are many medicinal plants that aid digestion. Lemon balm is particularly appreciated for its antispasmodic pr

Phytotherapy:the essential beer yeast Brewers yeast is a product that has recently experienced great success. And it is deserved since it has many benefits. Besides the fact that it is used in phytotherapy to avoid winter colds and fatigue, brewers yeast is an indisputable beauty ally! It strength

Naturopathy, a recognized profession Plants have always been at the heart of scientific research. Nature indeed conceals many unsuspected treasures! Thus, naturopathy brings together the different methods of healing the body by natural means. Today, more and more patients are turning to naturopath

Phytotherapy:recipes against headaches More and more of us are suffering from headaches. The visual and noise pollution of our cities has such a tendency to hit us on the system. Add to that the stress and anxieties, and you have a good migraine at the end of the day! But do not panic:there are ma

Morphine is one of the most widely used painkillers in the world. As effective as it is addictive, it is the source of many dangerous side effects such as respiratory depression which can be fatal... This is why for several years, scientists have been trying to find such an effective but harmless mo

During pregnancy, pregnant womens cravings are often felt, and its not always strawberries! Burgers, pizza, cakes, sweets… each woman has her own desires and more or less lets herself go, telling herself that after all, she is eating for two. Although we know that this statement is false, British re