Varicose veins are the widening of the "vein" of the blood vessel due to loss of elasticity, this vein is the tube that brings dirty blood back to the heart. 30 to 35% of women can have varicose veins and 15 to 30% of men. Varicose veins are of two types: the first, "superficial varicose veins" those visible on the outside that cause aesthetic problems, the second "deep varicose veins" are those that are not visible, but which are inside the muscles. Parts that may have varicose veins on the human body: thighs, legs, on the scrotum. The reasons: hereditary, overweight, the result of prolonged standing or sitting, or prolonged lying down, age, and finally difficulty during pregnancy...

Blood pressure can lead to death if it gets too high. For those who do blood pressure tests at home, the numbers that may appear are (13-8), in order not to be mistaken about the test results, it is necessary to have a good rest before using the device . Even if you see these numbers, it is necessary to monitor this blood pressure for 3-4 days before you can tell that a person has hypertension. There are three grades of arterial hypertension: mild hypertension (14-15), moderate hypertension (16-17) and the third is severe hypertension (+18). There are many reasons for high blood pressure: diet, alcohol, stress and the consequences of Covid-19. Symptoms: headache, dizziness, diarrhea, hemorrhage, conjunctivitis.

Health is a state of physical and mental well-being, not to mention intellectual. Alzheimer's disease is part of the family of "dementias", the latter is a progressive weakening of intellectual function, to remember, to take things, to learn, to use, to fix visions, to develop strategies. Alzheimer's disease is a disease that causes a gradual loss of abilities in a person for more than 6 months, and not suddenly, the cases mentioned above. Intellectual and soul diseases are different; intellectual is a combination of the characteristics that make people competent; the soul is the life force that shows the signs of anxiety and faith...

The month of September is set aside to mark the existence of Alzheimer's disease, but September 21st is the world day to mark and raise awareness of this disease. Alzheimer's disease is a disease that progressively and irreversibly destroys neurons, vital brain cells. 1906 Dr Alois Alzheimer, a German neurologist and psychiatrist, was the first to describe it, performing brain autopsies. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease: memory loss which may be of speech, face, style or daily activities, as well as personality and behavior changes...

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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