We all have a guilty pleasure. A food that tastes like “come back.” And very often, this guilty pleasure contains sugar. Candy, pastries, cakes, sodas, flavored drinks…: it is everywhere in our diet. Sometimes even without us suspecting its presence. Far from being harmless, excessive consumption of sugar, which can lead to dependence in some, […]
I am a psychiatrist at the Verviers Mental Health Service. I will be 65 in three months and I am distraught by the number of daily calls from patients who cannot find a psychiatrist. There is a year-long wait to get an appointment. On the ground, it seems to me that acts of violence are […]
While the attraction of patients for care based on non-scientific concepts seems more and more important, a report from the National Academy of Medicine makes several recommendations in terms of training future doctors in the therapeutic and combat alliance against “false information” A significant number of people are turning to unconventional therapies, sometimes to the […]
Dysphagia, a little-known consequence of ENT cancers Although relatively unknown, ENT cancers, head and neck cancers, nevertheless represent a real public health challenge. It is enough to look at their impact to be convinced of this. In fact, 14,000 new cases are diagnosed per year. This causes ENT cancers the fourth cause of cancer and […]
Walking along the oil aisle in the grocery store, you may have come across sesame oil sitting next to olive oil and other varieties of plant-based oil. Ever wondered if you should pick up a bottle? Is it a healthy oil? Keep reading to learn why this Asian and Middle Eastern staple deserves a spot […]
What is the link between hormones and emotions? Hormones have a key role in mental health. These are chemical substances created by the glands of our endocrine system, which have the function of regulating the functioning of our body. They therefore have a driving role in our mood, just as in our good physical health. […]
We will see what impact nutritional deficiencies have on the appearance of certain disorders… Based on scientific research, we will give you the tips to make the right choices, from the fetal stage if you are pregnant… Because it begins from intrauterine life! Diet, a real effect on the brain? Does eating better, adopting a […]
While at least one in two people will face psychological difficulties at least once in their life, knowing the name of the disorder is useful and relieving. But an incorrect or incomplete diagnosis can be counterproductive, as Christina* describes in the Dingue podcast. Christina knows that, since her birth, her behavior has been considered atypical: […]
More and more Belgians are turning to intermittent fasting to lose weight. But is intermittent fasting dangerous for your health? Anaïs Lecocq, dietitian and Delphine Blondel, graduate in public health and psychonutritionist answer our questions. Intermittent fasting is based on alternating periods of food intake and fasting. There are different methods, the best known of […]
Mental health at work is a crucial issue. Encouraging open communication, supporting work-life balance, and integrating mental health into company culture are key practices. Leaders have a major role to play. By innovating with technology and personalizing using data, it is possible to democratize access to mental health resources, offering significant benefits both for employees […]
