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 […]
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Arthritis: What it is, main kinds and symptoms?
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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Walking and its benefits
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 […]
Post-holiday blues. Tips to return to routine
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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Zinc. An essential mineral for our body
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 […]
Vitamin C and Zinc for your normal immune function
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 and its role in eyesight
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 […]
Vitamin E, your best ally for the skin
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 […]
Breakfast: the best way to start the morning
Eating breakfast is about looking after our diet to protect our health, prevent illnesses and satisfy ourselves. Many people miss breakfast, using any of the following excuses for not making it part of their morning routine: "I don't have time", "I'll eat something later", "I can't even look at food so early in the morning", […]
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Food poisoning - What to do in such cases?
The summer season allows us to change the pace of life, make the good weather more enjoyable, eat out with friends and family, spend days outdoors in the countryside, on the beach or in swimming pools and, above all, be more flexible with our diet. According to the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians, the […]