The author addresses a number of common misconceptions about exercise and fitness. Setting the record straight, he highlights the most dangerous misconceptions by explaining their...

In this article, Dr. de Mondenard offers some very practical advice for those looking to start or resume an exercise routine. Regular exercise involves following guidelines that...

This special report from "La santé de l'homme" provides an overview of current knowledge regarding the mechanisms of cancer, risk factors, and the situation in France: epidemiological...

As part of an action plan on back pain launched by the Rhône-Alpes College of Health Education Associations (CRAES), the Rhône Departmental Association for Health Education (ADES)...

This article provides clear and straightforward explanations of the chemical composition of food. It also discusses the role of substances added by the food industry (additives and...

The article traces the development of vision in infants. It highlights the importance of vision as a source of information for their psychomotor development and the importance of early...

This special issue of "La Santé de l'homme" consists of eight articles covering all aspects of health communication, with a particular focus on the national campaigns conducted by the...

The use of psychoactive substances in Martinique presents a mixed picture: while tobacco use is low—resulting in lower mortality rates from cancer and coronary heart disease compared...

How can we listen to a teenager, pick up on what they don’t immediately put into words, and encourage them to take care of themselves? To support professionals who conduct one-on-one...

For a long time, public information and prevention campaigns in the French overseas departments—designed in mainland France—remained ill-suited to the populations of those territories....