Tobacco: still 12 million smokers in France

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, this May 31, Public Health France publishes the figures for smoking in France. After a drop in consumption between 2016 and 2019, consumption has since stabilized… but at a high level. Today, France still has 12 million daily smokers! Each year, Public Health France estimates the prevalence … Read more

Pain tolerance is enhanced by physical activity

A Norwegian study assures that physically active people have a higher resistance to pain. The virtues linked to physical activity are numerous: prevention of cardiovascular risks, type 2 diabetes or neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. A recent Norwegian study, the results of which were published in the journal PLOS Onesuggests that it may also give … Read more

True or false. Does gout affect men more?

the essential The attack of gout is manifested by inflammatory flare-ups in the joints. This common chronic disease is often known to affect men more than women. What is it really ? How to prevent these extremely painful attacks? The point with a rheumatologist. A gout attack is an inflammation of the joints due to … Read more