Osteoporosis is a weakening of your bone structure due to loss of calcium from the bone. It commonly affects women after menopause. There are several individual factors that make it possible to define your risk. The more risk factors you have, the higher your risk of developing the disorder. Am I at risk [...]
What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease. It essentially affects young children, between 3 months and 2 years of age. It manifests itself with the appearance of dry patches that are predominantly on the face, cheeks, and forehead. The red patches may ooze or peel. They [...]
When does pain become chronic? Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond 3 months. This can occur in a quarter of back pain cases. The cause and treatment of chronic pain is different from that of classic acute back strain. How does back pain develop? Back pain often develops after you [...]
What is menopause? It is the period in a woman's life that corresponds to a discontinuation of periods for at least one year. What is pre-menopause? This is the transition period before menopause that corresponds to years of cycle irregularity before menopause. Its duration is very variable; on average it lasts [...]
