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When stress makes teeth grind

Clenching or grinding your teeth can be influenced by stress and can have serious consequences.

Suicide: talking about it to save lives

A young person commits suicide every three days in Switzerland. This topic is seldom addressed, even though it is the leading cause of death among…

Natural light against myopia

Ubiquitous screens and our habit of spending a lot of time indoors put eyesight at risk. There are some tricks to protect your eyes.

Injecting vitamins, a boost that’s not so innocuous

Intravenous cocktails are booming. Sold as remedies for various ailments, their effectiveness has not been scientifically proven.

A game to help young people find their path

Postulo allows you to imagine your future career, a process that is often a source of anxiety during adolescence.

WHY DO YOUNG SWISS WOMEN SLEEP POORLY?

An increasing number of teenage girls and young women suffer from sleep disorders. Screens are to blame, but not exclusively.

“Some children don’t speak but repeat what they hear on YouTube”

Excessive screen exposure may cause developmental problems in children, but we are still unaware of the long-term effects.

Getting up early is bad for teens’ health

The biological clock shifts during adolescence. Hormonal changes delay falling asleep and waking up. According to experts, school schedules should…

Red meat: the end of a myth?

Traditionally promoted as an important source of iron and protein, red meat tends to lose its reputation.

Screens claim lives on the road

Fatal accidents due to inattention exceed those caused by alcohol. Aggravated by our growing reliance on screens, the phenomenon is causing concerns.

Alcohol: how to avoid the pitfalls of addiction

Alcohol is often synonymous with conviviality. Reducing its consumption, or stopping it altogether, can be a real challenge.

A new way to walk the walk

Walking is a real health asset. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

BREAKING THE SILENCE

Hearing problems affect nearly 15% of the Swiss population.

Doing something about acne

About one in five teens and young adults is forced to cope with moderate to severe acne. But solutions increasingly targeted treatments exist to fight…

Obsessed with healthy eating

Having an excessive preoccupation with the quality of your food can be harmful to your health.

How to train your brain

Brain capacity varies considerably from one person to the next. But a few common sense practices can help optimise that capacity.