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Two-thirds of French pharmacies understaffed

Despite increasing the number of university places to study pharmacy, there is still a shortfall of 15,000 workers

Which are the most and least stressful cities in France?

Major French cities have been ranked according to how stressful they are - which ones get your blood pressure boiling?

‘Bring your dog to work’ could lure people back to French offices

Studies show pets in the office can lower stress, improve communication and reduce absenteeism

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Zen and the art of modern stress-level maintenance

More people from all walks of life are incorporating meditation into their daily routines.

Pets are not just for home

Staff in an insurance office have found the ideal way to deal with stress at work... they bring their pets in with them.

Act quickly to ease school phobia in France

It is not uncommon to hear the phrase “I don’t want to go to school today” at breakfast and, usually, the sentiment passes quickly, but a parents’ group says there are a growing number of children of all ages finding themselves simply unable to face going into the classroom.

Growing trend is for a simple life in the country

Many people move to France in search of a slower “less-is-more” lifestyle with consumerism taking a backseat to family and reduced stress. Now this is becoming the target of more and more French people.

Six secrets to making your new life in France a happy one

Gillian Harvey asks stress-management coach, clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist Irena-Marie Makowska for tips on creating a happier life in France, and talks to three people who have managed it

Stress

Two-thirds of French pharmacies understaffed

Which are the most and least stressful cities in France?

‘Bring your dog to work’ could lure people back to French offices

Zen and the art of modern stress-level maintenance

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Profile of retirees in France and their pensions (with comparison to UK and US)

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Pets are not just for home

Act quickly to ease school phobia in France

Growing trend is for a simple life in the country

Six secrets to making your new life in France a happy one