CONFERENCE "TEEN HEART"

Screens, sedentary lifestyle: what impacts on the health of our teens?

A free conference by Professor Paul MENU in Montpellier
On the occasion of La Nage du Cœur, Professor Paul MENU will lead a free conference on Saturday, October 3rd at the Piscine Olympique Angelotti in Montpellier, focusing on a topic that concerns many families today: sedentary behavior and excessive screen use among adolescents and young adults.

"TEEN HEART"
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Two conferences: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Piscine Olympique Angelotti – Montpellier
FREE – OPEN TO ALL

Emeritus Professor at the University of Poitiers and cardiac surgeon at the Hospitals, Professor Paul MENU has been committed for over 25 years to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He is notably the president of the Regional Cardiology Association of Poitou-Charentes, co-founding co-president of the "Teen Heart" commission, and a member of the Board of the French Federation of Cardiology.
Screens, sedentary lifestyle, and youth health

This is not about questioning the benefits of digital technology, screens, or artificial intelligence, especially in the medical field, but about understanding the consequences of excessive and uncontrolled use, particularly among the younger population. The time spent in front of screens can come at the expense of physical activity, sleep, and social interactions.

However, three factors play an essential role in the physical and mental health of adolescents: nutrition, sleep, and physical activity. Three closely linked and interdependent elements.

A conference to understand and act
How to find the right balance? How to incorporate more movement into the daily lives of young people? What signs should raise concern? And how can parents, teachers, and educators work together?

Find all practical information and plan your visit.