Category: Prevention

General

Assessing Cardiovascular Risk

Personne n’est à l’abri d’une maladie des artères coronaires. Personal awareness is essential, which is why this article highlights that it is possible to estimate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years. It is important to remain vigilant, both for oneself and for those around us, and to adopt healthy lifestyle habits starting today.

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The Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

An automated external defibrillator, commonly referred to as an “AED,” is a device used to assist someone who has collapsed, is unresponsive, and may require emergency intervention to save their life.
This small, portable device is battery-powered and incredibly user-friendly. Anyone can operate it, regardless of whether they have received prior training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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2025… I’m Quitting Smoking!

As the New Year begins, everyone rushes to exchange warm wishes. Among the most common, you often hear: “Good health!”
But beyond this kind sentiment, take a moment to reflect: are you truly giving your well-being the attention it deserves?
Wishing alone isn’t enough. Preserving your health requires concrete actions and the determination to turn words into deeds.

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Returning to Physical Activity

Resuming physical activity after a period of inactivity should not be taken lightly. It must consider both the type of exercise planned and the health condition of the individual involved.

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Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
– Cardiovascular Exercise and a Healthy Weight

It has been demonstrated that our daily habits can significantly influence the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases. L’adoption de comportements sains, comme faire une activité physique régulière avec la recherche et le maintien d’un poids santé s’avère cruciale pour la prévention des maladies cardiovasculaires. Dans cet article, L’exercice cardiovasculaire et le poids santé sont traitées.

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Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart – Giving Up Smoking

Increasing the risk of death by around three times, smoking is at the root of the process that causes heart and lung diseases and is linked to a significant number of cancers.
Giving up smoking is strongly recommended and is part of our effort toward improving our lifestyle habits.

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TOBACCO

The simple act of smoking a cigarette may seem trivial, but did you know that the smoke inhaled by the smoker contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, over 50 of which are carcinogenic?

Indeed, all burning plants naturally release chemical compounds.

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Prevention

Heatwave and Heart Failure

Patients suffering from heart failure often require constant attention. The presence of a heatwave can destabilize their condition, potentially requiring hospitalization and, in the most severe cases, leading to death.

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