Here, you’ll find all sorts of practical tips for taking care of your health on a daily basis. We offer advice on avoiding common illnesses, improving your lifestyle, and adopting good habits to stay fit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all learnt about barrier measures. These actions have prevented a wave of flu in Switzerland in recent years. But that doesn't mean it's gone away. What's more, it can be very serious for vulnerable people. So the flu vaccine is still...
Winter is knocking on our door. And with it come viruses, including influenza, which causes the flu. And why? The cold dries out our skin and respiratory tract. Our mucous membranes become more fragile and permeable, rolling out the red carpet for this beloved virus....
The cold weather is back, and with it comes its share of illnesses. One of the most familiar is the flu: transmitted by the Influenza virus, it can leave you bedridden for days on end. As well as being fairly violent, flu symptoms often arrive suddenly and...
Did you know that you spend about a third of your life sleeping? A good quality night's sleep is essential for good health! Your long nights of rest allow you to recover both physically and psychologically. On the other hand, insomnia, sleepless nights or a lack of...
Sleep, essential to our lives, is easily disrupted. Drinking or eating certain substances in the afternoon or evening can prevent you from falling asleep. Even if you already know the drill (avoid caffeine, alcohol and soft drinks), we'll explain why and what the...
Finding sleep can sometimes be a difficult task. If you're one of those people who can't get to sleep, this article is for you. We give you our top tips for better sleep, with the help of Dr Léa Guibentif, GP and homeopath. 1. Have a regular bedtime Humans are...
Homeopathy is a medicine with many virtues. It can be very useful if you have trouble sleeping. We spoke to Dr Léa Guibentif, a general practitioner and homeopath in Geneva. She tells us how homeopathy can help improve the quality of our sleep. What is homeopathy?...
If you're reading this article, it's probably because it's the middle of the night and you're wondering whether it's better to pull an all-nighter or sleep for 2 hours. The answer is... neither! We'll explain how to get the best possible sleep when you have to choose...
Are you afraid of bad breath too? The kind that stops you from laughing out loud, the kind that makes you feel uncomfortable when kissing your crush or the kind that makes you think of your old maths teacher? Bad breath is an unpleasant odour that comes from your...