Vitamin D to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation

A Finnish study reveals a possible way to reduce the risk of this most common arrhythmia. Among the forms of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, or auricular, is the most common. As a reminder, it is characterized by an irregular and often faster heart rate. This arrhythmia disorder can cause symptoms like heart palpitations, fatigue, or shortness … Read more

Hautes-Pyrénées: the canine method brings benefits to seniors in the EHPAD de Luz-Saint-Sauveur

the essential The usual visit of the seniors of the EHPAD of Luz-Saint-Sauveur, is not human but animal. The “Music” dog, accompanied by his caregiver mistress, brings social benefits. “When the dog sits in the bed next to this resident, I let them work together,” says Michèle Delhommeau, caregiver. Since 2021, this health professional has … Read more

Riots: strong emotion after the fire of the “women’s heart bus”

the essential The medical community collapsed following the fire of the “Coeur des femmes bus”, Wednesday in Bobigny (Seine-Saint-Denis), during the riots. The claim is not covered by the insurance of the association which manages the vehicle. A call for donations is launched. Among the countless damage that France is experiencing following the riots after … Read more

The virtues of Phyt’s natural cosmetics grow in pure and safe soil between Mercuès and Caillac

the essential Hazelnuts, sunflowers, exotic plants, thyme… cultivated with a prior desire to recreate a natural balance, constitute the resources of the Phyt’s laboratory phytosector. A visit is a must, between Mercuès and Caillac, in the footsteps of Thierry Logre, leader in organic cosmetics. When he squats like that in nature, behind his lavender which … Read more

Cognitive depression, a new disorder defined by researchers

It was defined by researchers at Stanford University, and it concerns no less than one in four patients. As we already know, depression comes in several forms: postpartum after childbirth, chronic depressive disorder, to name but a few. But researchers at Stanford University have determined a new genus, called cognitive depression. Cognitive depression: the basis … Read more

INTERVIEW. “Borderline personality disorder is the most common personality disorder”, explains Dr Anjali Mathur, head of the Bordelink unit

the essential Since last January, a new care unit specially dedicated to people suffering from borderline personality disorder has opened at the Toulouse University Hospital. The Borderlink team offers group psychotherapy to help these patients manage their hyperemotivity. Doctor Anjali Mathur, psychiatrist at Toulouse University Hospital, is responsible for the Borderlink care unit. She explains … Read more