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What if physical frailty in old age could be detected earlier in life? [Interview].
Among frail older adults, differences in health were already observable as early as age 40. People who already have poor health scores by age 50 are at high risk of being identified as...
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Personal and professional life: Women juggle multiple responsibilities
Women aged 40 to 55 experience greater physical and mental strain than men. Gender segregation in the workplace—including within the same job roles—means that women are assigned tasks...
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Migrants: Working and living conditions that are taking a toll on their health
What is the state of health of middle-aged migrants in France? Few studies have addressed this topic. A survey by the National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) provides concrete...
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RATP: Empowering Employees to Take Charge of Their Own Health [Interview].
The RATP’s Occupational Health and Safety Department has implemented a health promotion program for its employees that addresses work-related risks. This program takes into account the...
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Among women, career breaks are linked to health problems later in life [Interview].
Career interruptions among women pose public health challenges due to the difficulties they face in re-entering the labor market—following maternity leave, for example—and the risk of...
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Midlife in the 2020s: New Opportunities for Prevention That Are Still Too Little Known
Middle-aged adults serve as the backbone of families, simultaneously caring for their children and, in some cases, their elderly parents. Research shows that these adults take on an...
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Ages 40–54: A Critical Window for Effective Health Interventions
More than one-third of people aged 45–54 have at least two chronic conditions. Most health indicators are less favorable for people with lower socioeconomic status, reflecting social and...
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Loir-et-Cher Sports and Health Center: Helping people with limited mobility find suitable physical activities
In the Loir-et-Cher department, a Sport-Santé center helps people tailor their exercise routines to their individual needs. Participants in this program report feeling better physically...
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Identify barriers and enablers to optimize adapted physical activity
A team of researchers conducted interviews with adapted physical activity (APA) professionals from eight Prescri'Forme-certified APA reintegration programs in the Île-de-France region....
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The Challenges of Prescribing Adapted Physical Activity
The range of services in adapted physical activity (APA) is inconsistent. Regional "Sport-Health-Well-being" strategies are implemented in varying ways across the country. These local...