Tag: depression
Polar vortex: what is it?
On Titan, Saturn’s largest moon – and the only one with a dense atmosphere – a vortex forms over the south pole at the onset of winter. It was photographed…
Offbeat Science: Drinking Lithium-Containing Water Prevents Suicide
Lithium, a trace element naturally present in tap water and some mineral waters, is also a well-known medication for mood disorders. According to several studies, prolonged and regular exposure to…
Long taboo, the wounds of the souls of athletes are emerging from the shadows
News Published on 12/28/2020 3 min read Long taboo among athletes, depression comes out of the shadows. They are more likely to say they have been in the dark, also…
What are the effects of teleworking on health?
For the twenty years of Futura, our editorial team has been interested in a social phenomenon which has accelerated with the pandemic and which has shaken the planet since February…
Living with nasal polyposis: an invisible handicap in everyday life
Nasal polyposis is an invisible disease, and when it shows up it is first with mild symptoms, such as constant obstruction of the nose or heavy mucus secretion. Between the…