Health - activities

Mental health: a free shrink session every month for the French from 2025!

Starting in January 2025, all French citizens will be entitled to a free, non-prescription session with a psychiatrist every month! A measure that simplifies access to mental health care, at a time when more and more people, especially young people, are in desperate need of it.

Dry January, the month without alcohol: how can we meet this challenge in January 2025?

After tobacco-free month, alcohol-free month! Where does this Dry January challenge come from, and how do you go about it? We explain.

Pink October 2024: breast cancer screening and awareness centers in Paris

During this month of breast cancer awareness, the City of Paris is mobilizing to help all women stay healthy. From October 1 to November 7, 2024, on the occasion of Pink October, numerous screening and meeting spaces are opening their doors in Paris.

Pink October 2024 at the Institut Curie: take part in the 20,000 pouches for Curie challenge

Once again this year, the Institut Curie is calling on our solidarity and creativity. For this year's edition of Pink October, the month of breast cancer awareness and screening, the Institut Curie is issuing us with a solidarity challenge: together, let's create 20,000 pink pouches for Curie!

Faire Corps: Médecins du Monde's free event on sexual health at Ground Control

The NGO Médecins du Monde is organizing a free activist event at Ground Control this September 28, 2024, to discuss sexual health and taboos on the subject, around talks and workshops.

Paris 2024 Olympics: why do beach volleyball players wear polarized sunglasses?

As the beach volleyball events continue to set the Eiffel Tower Stadium, certainly the most beautiful venue of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, you've certainly noticed this detail on the athletes. Whether it's day or night, sunny or not, some wear wraparound sports glasses in every situation. Why do they do this?

Pharmacies on call: pharmacies open this Sunday in Paris

On Sundays and public holidays, some businesses don't open their doors, starting with pharmacies. But don't panic! There will always be a pharmacy on call near you, in case of emergency. Find out which ones are on call in Paris this weekend.

World Wellness Day 2024: our ideas for a relaxed weekend out

Taking care of yourself is important! That's why we're celebrating World Wellness Day on Saturday, June 8, 2024. To mark the occasion, we've put together a selection of activities and outings to pamper yourself.

Autumn fruit: chestnut or sweet chestnut, how to recognize edible fruit in the forest

On a walk in the forest, you're sure to find chestnuts and sweet chestnuts at the foot of the trees, just waiting to be picked up and cooked. But beware: chestnuts are poisonous and cannot be eaten! Here's how to recognize them.

Jeen, the center dedicated to women's health and well-being, with consultations and workshops

Jeen is a brand-new health center dedicated exclusively to women, right in the heart of the 11th arrondissement. You'll find midwives, geynecologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and even wellness workshops!

Pollen allergy: red alert in Île-de-France for the month of April

Pollen allergy sufferers, be vigilant! According to the National Aerobiological Monitoring Network, the Ile-de-France region is on maximum alert for this month of April 2023, due to the various pollens in full bloom.

Monkeypox: 2,889 cases confirmed in France; everything about this new worrying virus

Monkeypox – known on the African continent – is very rare in Europe. Yet, health authorities have reported a sudden rise in cases, including 2,889 confirmed in France. How is this new virus transmitted? Here is more about it.

Villa M in Paris: a unique concept space dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow

Opening at the end of 2021 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, Villa M brings together 8,000 square meters of space for innovation, work, care and catering, all dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow and all its players. We tell you more about this unique concept space designed by and for healthcare professionals.

aïA, the wellness center to take care of your body and mind

Feel like taking care of you? The two aïA wellness centers in Paris 16th arrondissement are here to help you feel good in your body and mind, thanks to a very complete treatment process.

Flurona: what is this double flu and Covid infection and should we be worried?

In Israel, a woman has caught the flu and Covid-19 at the same time! A mix of viruses called Flurona. Should we be scared of it? Here is more on the matter.

Covid: “We clearly are at the beginning of a fifth wave”, Olivier Véran claims

As the Covid-19-related health situation is deteriorating again in France, Olivier Véran considers the country is currently ‘at the beginning of a fifth wave”.

Covid, cold, flu: how to differentiate symptoms?

With the colder weather, winter illnesses are back in France. Tonsilitis, flu, cold and gastroenteritis are breaking out again. But how to differentiate these viruses from Covid-19? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: the epidemic likely to peak in the coming days in France, Olivier Véran thinks

As France is faced with a new major surge in new Covid-19 cases, this Monday August 23, Olivier Véran said the epidemic is likely to peak in ICU "in a few days", detailing his statements made this past July 21 at the National Assembly about a "likely epidemic peak" at the end of summer.

Covid: a “major risk” if the 4th wave hits in August, Île-de-France regional health agency director warns

As the toll of new Covid-19 cases increases again in Île-de-France, Île-de-France regional health agency (ARS) director fears an early fourth wave, likely to hit from August. If so, then it will be a “major risk” for hospitals, Aurélien Rousseau told Journal du Dimanche.

Aequis: food revolution is underway!

Concept-store dedicate to health and wellness Aequis opened on November 9, 2016 on rue de Clichy (in Paris 9th arrondissement). Goal: changing bad food habits by promoting the benefits of healthy food, while fighting against damage caused by modern food.