Nutrients are very essential for the normal functioning of our body and the only way to get them is through food. A varied and balanced diet is very necessary to provide the body with all the nutrients it needs. Minerals can be divided into two main categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are those that are […]
What is a virus? A virus is a tiny particle containing genetic material within a protein coating and it is much smaller than a fungus or bacteria. In order to multiply, viruses need to invade living cells. To do this they use all the cellular "equipment" in their favor to cause damage and cell death, […]
What is menopause? Menopause is a natural process in every woman's life that consists of the end of menstrual cycles. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as the "permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian activity". Ovarian activity is defined by the production of estrogens, which are hormones responsible for secondary […]
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a disorder of the joints caused by inflammation of the tissue that covers them, causing swelling, pain or redness. Arthritis refers literally to the inflammation of one or more joints, which are areas where two bones are joined and whose main function is to make the body parts move. "Inflammation […]
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So much has been said about the benefits of walking that many of us don't stop to think that it really could do us good. Because walking is more than merely sauntering. What is walking? Henry D. Thoreau, born in 1817, was a naturalist and essayist, who left us an essay on the art of […]
After a few days or weeks of rest, we may feel sad, apathetic or a lack of energy and motivation when we return to routine. This process is more frequent than we might think and is known as post-holiday blues or depression. What is post-holiday blues? According to experts, this condition is not an illness […]
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What is zinc? Zinc is a micronutrient present in all the cells of our body and it is essential to keep our body healthy. Since the human body has no reserves of zinc in the conventional sense of storage, we must consume it regularly as part of our diet. This can be achieved through foods […]
The immune system protects the body against harmful external agents, and is composed of a combination of anatomical physical barriers, such as skin, mucous membranes, or the wall that covers our digestive tract, among others. Functioning of the immune system The immune system has two main response mechanisms: the innate response and the acquired response. […]
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Vitamin A participates in different internal processes, but mainly it is related to the maintenance of normal visual functioning. It is liposoluble being absorbed through the intestine, and is found in the food we eat. It plays a role in the immune system and, above all, in maintaining good eye functioning. One of the forms […]
Sudden changes in temperature can affect the condition of our skin. For example, in winter, our skin is exposed to the cold of the street, the heat of the heating system at home or at work, weather factors such as wind... Besides, this year 2020 we have to wear a mask, which causes constant friction […]
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