BACKGROUND: Elevated concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are highly prevalent and are associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases. AIM: To...

Genuine contact with nature is essential for the emotional and social development of young children. This notion is one of the ten principles of the French national charter for preschool...

This issue of La Santé en action uses solid scientific knowledge to place this major public health and environmental challenge at the top of the agenda. The different articles illustrate...

What is nature? Although widely used in everyday language, this term covers a more complex set of meanings than it would seem, with differing interpretations depending on the cultural...

Nature is a vital environment for human societies. Water, air, food production and therapeutic resources are key to population survival and human well-being largely depends on the...

Miyupimaatiiiun means "living well" in the Cree language. For the Indigenous communities of Canada, whose elders have lived in harmony with their ecosystems for hundreds of years, Mother...

In contemporary societies, the living world is sometimes seen as a source of direct aggression: this animal is venomous or harmful, that plant is allergenic. It is vital to deconstruct...

Our modern lifestyles are disconnected from nature. This situation fuels a number of chronic diseases, often involving alterations to the immune system. Plant aromas play a role in...

The sensory and emotional experiences gained through regular interaction with the natural world have an impact on our minds, helping to reset attention and reduce stress. They play an...

Will eco-anxiety be the illness of the 21st century? Surveys show that an increasing number of people are affected. The psychological impact of biodiversity loss is now an established...