Care Insights

The sunny days are here, and they are synonymous with forest walks and picnics on the grass. But for you, like millions of others, this period also marks the return of a persistent hay fever that will last until the fall. A nose that itches and tingles, sneezing, the constant feeling of having clogged ears, puffy eyes upon waking that water at the slightest walk in the fields... The return of the sunny days is not a pleasant experience for some. While the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are not serious, they remain quite difficult to manage daily. It’s rather annoying to spend your time blowing your nose at a dinner with friends, to have irritated and swollen eyes during a professional meeting, or to sneeze every 5 minutes during a class or an exam. Here’s how to identify this seasonal allergy, diagnose it, and explore possible treatments. Allergic Rhinitis: Why Does Our Nose Itch? Often overlooked by patients who do not consider themselves truly ill, allergic rhinitis is a reaction of t...

 It is commonly recommended to drink between 1.5 and 2 liters of water per day. However, these official recommendations might be incorrect or at least not suitable for everyone... Here is the very serious answer from scientists. Water plays a central role in the human body. To give you an idea, an adult body weighing 70 kg is composed of 65% water. The amount of this element varies depending on body size and age. Ninety percent of this water is contained in the blood plasma. To stay healthy, it is necessary to maintain good hydration. A study published in the journal  Science suggests that the widely known recommendation of about 2 liters of water per day, or eight glasses a day, is not valid. But what is the right amount of water to consume daily to stay well hydrated? The Role of Water The human body is mainly composed of water. Proper hydration is essential to maintain its functioning and ensure essential functions such as: Eliminating toxins and waste from the body Regulat...

During a sexual activity, a 61-year-old woman experienced an intense headache. While this type of headache is usually common and harmless, in this case, it turned out to be a symptom of a potentially life-threatening condition. Coital Cephalalgia What is this headache that often occurs during sexual intercourse? It’s known as coital cephalalgia, or more simply, "sex headache." It is characterized by its sudden and intense onset. According to scientists, it is generally harmless and tends to disappear on its own. However, this does not rule out the possibility of more serious health conditions. To diagnose a sex headache, the individual must experience headaches that intensify with sexual arousal or suddenly become severe at the moment of orgasm. Coital cephalalgia can last between 24 and 72 hours and affects between 0.25% and 1% of the global population. She Was Actually Suffering from a Brain Hemorrhage A case report details the experience of a 61-year-old woman seeking medi...

 Do people often tell you that you spend too much time with your significant other? Be cautious, because according to a psychologist, this might actually be harmful to your relationship and to yourself! When we are in love, we generally want to be with our partner all the time. But is this really a good habit? Dr. Aaron Ben-Zeév shared with  Psychology Today  that this behavior, when excessive, could profoundly affect your relationship in several ways. In fact, maintaining a balance in your relationship is more important than you might think! Here’s why it can be problematic. Too Much Closeness? Beware of Routine! The first risk of spending too much time with your partner is the potential for routine to set in within your relationship. While routine can be a sign of stability, over time, it can lead to a decline in passion... which could jeopardize your relationship! To prevent monotony from creeping in and creating unnecessary tensions, make sure to keep some moments jus...

 This question is particularly relevant given that multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more frequently than men, especially those of childbearing age. MS impacts the quality of life for female patients, but thanks to research and advances in imaging, the management of the disease is now less delayed than before. How Does Multiple Sclerosis Start: What Are the Initial Signs, and How Is the Disease Discovered? The initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis are highly variable depending on the person, the form, and the stage of the disease. MS can initially present as a sudden flare-up, with the abrupt appearance of one or more neurological symptoms (such as double or reduced vision, muscle weakness, balance disorders, reduced mobility, tingling sensations, urinary problems, etc.). If these symptoms are already present, the flare-up worsens them. Extreme fatigue often accompanies the symptoms of MS. The relapsing-remitting form of MS is the most common, accounting for 85% of cases at th...