the essential Ussap took part in the 9th edition of this hike, aimed at breaking taboos on mental illnesses. The participants went through Limoux. Travel the roads of France, negotiate bends, climb hills and then descend them… “Like in life!”. It is on this principle that the Psyclette is organized. This 1,400 kilometer hike has … Read more
the essential With the approach of the great summer swimming season, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Occitanie, departmental delegation of Aude, carried out its bathing point as every year. It presented the results of its samples taken at the 40 sites in Aude on the quality of bathing water, which proved to be favourable. The … Read more
the essential The association La Cape, created by Castrais Benjamin Borg, raises and trains service dogs to help people who suffer from post-traumatic stress. Benjamin Borg, dog handler for the fire department, first evolved with guide dogs for the blind. It was in 2018 that he discovered, in other countries, the existence of post-traumatic stress … Read more
the essential The ARS held its traditional situation update around swimming in the region. For the Gers department, the water quality is classified as “excellent”. The summer season can begin safely. The ARS d’Occitanie, which controls the 452 sites in the region, confirms an “excellent” quality of the bathing points in the Gers. A classification … Read more
the essential This Wednesday is World Blood Donor Day. In the Lot, a special collection is organized in Figeac. 300 donors are expected. The opportunity to build up a stock of blood products before the summer. World Blood Donor Day is this Wednesday. And it is also in the Lot. A special collection is organized … Read more
Four Colombian children survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed. For many observers, this is a “miracle”. But how long can we really live without food? Their names are Lesly, Soleiny, Tien Noriel and Cristin, they are 13, 9, 5 and 1 years old respectively, and their survival is a “miracle”. … Read more
the essential The city of Lourdes opens registration for the senior trip to Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer in the Var this Thursday, June 15. The number of places is limited. On the strength of its success, the CCAS (Communal Center for Social Action) of the city of Lourdes is organizing, in partnership with the ANCV (National Association of … Read more
the essential Products based on HHC, a molecule derived from cannabis, will be banned in France from Tuesday June 13, the National Medicines Safety Agency has just announced. Products based on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a molecule derived from cannabis but currently on free sale in France, will be banned in France from Tuesday, the National Agency … Read more
(AFP) – There has been no progress over the past decade in reducing gender bias, “rooted” in societies despite women’s rights campaigns like MeToo, the UN said on Monday. Among both men and women, “social norms based on gender bias are widespread around the world: almost 90% of the population has at least one gender … Read more
(ETX Daily Up) – After morosil sweets, it’s berberine’s turn to be all the rage on social media. This natural substance would be, according to Internet users, an effective and fast way to lose weight. However, the substance is not without risk. Is berberine the miracle solution for losing weight quickly as summer approaches? The … Read more