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Articles on the topic of Health
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The Mpox (monkeypox)
Questions and answers about Monkeypox, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. ⚠️ A notifiable disease.
Persistent cough? Be aware of whooping cough
Europe is currently facing a resurgence of whooping cough cases, and Luxembourg is not spared.
Allergy: Paradox of a widespread and unrecognized scourge
Our body defends itself against an external enemy, which we breathed, drank, ate, touched or which stung us: It is the allergic reaction.
Tick Bites, Prevention and Treatment
How to avoid being bitten by a tick and what to do if you are bitten?
More Activity in our lifestyle
Humans are designed for movement and, conversely, movement keeps us healthy - a natural mechanism that has allowed us to survive.
Sport for better stress management
Work-related stress can lead to serious depressive disorders or burnout.
Cancer Prevention: Breast self-examination
In addition to the screening mammogram, it is important to carry out regular breasts self-examinations
The Menopause
The menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life, but it can also be a source of difficulties and discomfort at work.
Covid-19 vaccine booster
Covid-19 vaccine booster recommendations concern only at-risk individuals and healthcare workers.
Periodic medical check-up
Working conditions have changed as a result of digitalization. Psycho-social risks are now a real risk for workers
Alcohol and drugs in the workplace
Legal aspect, effects, warning signs, recommendations and what to do if someone is intoxicated in the workplace or under the influence of substances.
Seasonal influenza
Seasonal influenza is a preventable infectious disease, mainly involving respiratory symptoms.
Fats, Cholesterol & Co.
The decisive factor is not only the quantity, but also the composition, because not all fats are the same!
Musculoskeletal disorders and work with computer screens
What can be done in a practical way in order to work in good conditions and avoid all these Musculoskeletal disorders?
The cardiovascular risk factors
These diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. What type of cardiovascular risks and how to avoid them.
Which diet to adopt?
To help you better understand each diet, here is a list of the main existing ones, specifying the pros and cons for each of them.
Staying healthy at any age
Nothing to do with outward appearance. Staying healthy at any age it is staying in the best shape possible for as long as possible.
Sun and skin cancer
The sun is good for us, it helps us to synthesize vitamin D, but the sun in excessive doses, it can cause skin cancer.
Understanding Back Pain
Back pain is one of the main causes of incapacity for work. One in three adults suffers from frequent or permanent back pain.
The Sleep
Sleep is a fundamental element which brings our organism a mental and physical recovery. On average, people spend one third of their lives sleeping.
First aid adapted to the Covid-19
Basic life support and automated external defibrillation adapted to COVID-19
Covid-19 assessment – Decontainment management in companies
Free assessment of measures and equipment implemented to cope with the Covid-19 epidemic.
Strategy for better sleep in a crisis situation
Decrease the stress level and increase the quality of sleep during periods of confinement.
A telephone permanence is ensured
This is not an information hotline, please do not overload the line.
Covid-19 – Preventive measures
In order to contain the progression of the COVID-19 epidemic and in compliance with the government's prevention guidelines, we inform you that access to our premises is restricted.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is synthesized by the human body from a cholesterol derivative (nutition) or under the action of sunlight (UVB).
Vaccination
Vaccination consists of stimulating the immune system to defend the body when it comes into contact with a disease for which it has received the vaccine.
Back pain
Back pain is one of the most important causes of incapacity for work. One in three adults suffers from back pain more often or permanently.
Tobacco and lung health
It cannot be said often enough: smoking is bad for your health!
By smoking you expose yourself...
Occupational Health and Safety
Being well informed, well equipped and sufficiently trained can reduce the consequences of an accident.
Food to face the sun 🥗☀️
How an antioxidant-rich diet can help prevent the damaging effects of the sun on your skin and health. Tips and advice.
Protecting your eyes is preserving your sight! 🖥👀 😎☀️
Tips to protect your eyes and preserve your vision. Taking care of your eye health and preventing vision problems.
Absence from work for more than six weeks
We recommend that the employer requests a consultation with the occupational health physician when an employee is on long-term sickness and exceeds 6 weeks of absence.