Man or woman, young or less young, low back pain (the scientific name for back pain) affects just about everyone, whether it is lumbago, a backache or sciatica. . As proof:in France, it is the second cause of consultation with the general practitioner and one sick leave in five is linked to it. And

There is no longer any doubt that a pet transforms the life of its owner for the better by bringing him love, tenderness and moments of complicity. But thats not all:its presence can also be beneficial, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Uppsala, Sweden, and pu

Whether you are insomniac or not, waking up in the middle of the night is a nightmare, especially when it is frequent. Not only do we risk being tired the next day, but above all, we find ourselves thinking and wondering why we woke up. If the answer is not a huge noise or a kick from Bibi, dont pan

We know that eating too much salt is bad for your health. It can cause kidney dysfunction, increase hunger, increase water retention but also cause serious illnesses such as heart failure or high blood pressure. Despite the risks, many of us cannot do without this seasoning and many systematically r

In May 2017, the American Heart Association , specializing in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke, mentioned the beneficial effects of cinnamon:a series of tests carried out on rats had in fact allowed them to conclude that the spice helped burn belly fat. The long-awaited second ste

Noise pollution is bad for your health and can cause ringing in the ears, attention problems and even increase stress. However, when you live in the city, it is not the noise pollution that is lacking, including at night. And that, for sleep, is fatal! So, if you are in the middle of an auditory bur

We sometimes wonder what humans will eat in 50 years, and if we often name insects, we think less... of algae! However, spirulina, a micro-algae taking its name from its spiral shape, is often considered the food of tomorrow thanks to these (very) many nutritional qualities and its richness in vitam

Our memory is a complex network comprising several areas such as perceptual memory (images, sounds, etc.), working memory or even semantic memory (knowledge), which are constantly called upon during the day. If there are certain techniques to maintain it such as practicing a regular sports activity,

When the outside temperatures drop, it is not uncommon for us to fall ill! Why ? Lack of sleep, poorly adapted diet, flaws in our immune system… All this explains why our body, already weakened by the cold, can no longer fight against viruses. Fortunately, there are prevention techniques that prepar

Besides the fact that we do not really want to enter a sauna in summer, in winter it has many benefits for our body! Sauna is a practice that comes from Scandinavian countries:it consists of staying in a room where the temperature is high (between 60 and 100°C) and the humidity is particularly low.

Youre the type to spend the weekend in front of the TV to be up to date with the latest season of Narcos ? We advise you to put the remote control down, because an Australian study has just revealed that binge-watching (the fact of chaining the episodes of a series) can kill. We are exaggerating a b

A long plane ride, tight clothes or a diet that is too high in salt…all of these factors can lead to water retention. Why ? Our body, due to impaired blood circulation, does not properly eliminate excess salt. The water consumed then stagnates in our tissues and then causes swelling, weight gain, he

The sitting position is the one we adopt the most during the day, whether at home, on public transport or at work. Not easy, moreover, when you exercise in an office, to leave your post for more physical activities (and not sure that our boss would agree). However, studies show that this position is

Posters and commercials are there to remind us regularly:alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. While the devastating consequences of excessive consumption are not always visible in the short term, there is a clear signal that indicates a major health problem. A South Korean study has found tha

This is the advice of married couples for decades:never go to bed angry with your other half. And we can easily guess why:it is better to reconcile before falling into the arms of Morpheus, our love life will thank us. Well, it seems that its not only a question of love, nor of a couple, but of heal

Essential oils are a natural way to heal and relieve everyday ailments such as migraine, poor digestion, fatigue or skin problems. They thus make it possible to limit our consumption of drugs (and to avoid their possible side effects). Multiple plants, improbable tastes and modes of use that adapt t

You have just finished your hamburger and your fries, you already have a very full stomach (or even a stomach ache) and yet... you have an irrepressible urge to add a slice of chocolate brownie or a milkshake. Weird? We reassure you:no, you are not a glutton who cannot stop. It turns out that in rea

Heres some news that will delight the defenders of the morning butter sandwich:going without breakfast is dangerous for our arteries, and its science that affirms it (even if we must admit that our Mom was right , for all these years!). The reason ? Skipping breakfast would be linked to an increased

If eating vegetables is an effort, you may be one of the people who are delighted to find them in liquid form, in juices or mixtures that mix several vegetables and sometimes fruits (we think of the brands Nubio, Moodiz , Paf Le Jus or even those on the shelves of supermarkets). Yes, but here it is:

Becoming aware of what is positive in our life is the objective of the 5-minute exercise proposed by Nela Canovic at Huffington Post UK . Inspired by positive affirmation, it would aim to improve our day and increase our self-confidence gauge. To do this, we would have to answer 5 questions daily ab