Twenty years ago, a new hip joint was accompanied by a long rehabilitation, and it was a matter of taking care of...
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Vitamin D supplementation: Why? For whom? How?
Vitamin D, also known as “sunshine vitamin”, is a nutrient our bodies need to properly grow and maintain bones,...
Sleep apnea syndrome
Sleep apnea could potentially be a serious sleep disorder. There are several different sleep apneas and they cause...
Osteopathy and posturology: a subtle response to pain
In Froideville, on the outskirts of Lausanne, the osteopath and posturologist Jean-Marc Duplain has his practice and...
The problems of the aging shoulder
Shoulder pain is a very frequent reason for medical consultation. Indeed, the shoulder, which is the junction between...
Predictive medicine
How can age-related diseases be better prevented? How can we optimize the treatment with several drugs in old age to...
What is chronic inflammation?
Everyone knows about the harmful effects of UV rays and their connection to premature skin aging, yet most have little...
High blood pressure: New diagnostic tools and personalised therapy
Modern definition of hypertension High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common cause of death worldwide. One...
“Ladies, don’t complain about your bunions anymore!”
There is no point in suffering, come and consult instead! Heels are an essential part of the female wardrobe. But...
Killing “zombie cells” to stay young
The cells in our body renew themselves through cell division; Two daughter cells develop from each mother cell. This...
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when the optic nerve is damaged resulting in vision loss and possibly even...
And you? Do you listen to your body?
Our body has needs that we often don't want to hear. Yet we are mindful of its whims. And for good reason… A craving...