What is fluid retention? Fluid retention, also known in medical terminology as oedema, refers to an increase in the volume of interstitial fluid, i.e. an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues, according to the Spanish Heart Foundation. The circulatory system, kidneys, lymphatic system, and other body systems help keep healthy fluid levels in the […]
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What is copper? Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element for both humans and animals. However, needed only in trace amounts, the human body contains approximately 100 mg of Cu. It is involved in the function of several enzymes, including cytochrome C oxidase, amino acid oxidase, superoxide dismutase and monoamine oxidase. Copper is thought to […]
In the autumn we start to feel the temperature drop. This causes us to feel discomfort in the throat, nose or head, but also in the bones and joints. In this post we tell you about the relationship between cold and joint problems, as well as a few tips on how to relieve them. Why […]
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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Smoking, sedentarism, an unbalanced diet, obesity, hypertension, stress… are some of the risk factors that affect our cardiovascular health. The World Health Organisation reminds us that cardiovascular diseases are now the biggest cause of death worldwide and also states that these premature deaths are easily avoided by reducing risk factors and following a healthy lifestyle. […]
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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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