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O nutriente que seu corpo não fabrica, mas exige da cabeça aos pés
Seu corpo resolve quase tudo sozinho. Ele regenera tecidos, equilibra hormônios, fabrica o próprio colesterol e sintetiza vitamina D por meio da exposição ao sol. No caso dos ácidos graxos poli-insaturados da família ômega-3, porém, há uma particularidade: o ácido...
14 Oct 2026
O impacto dos emagrecedores no diagnóstico de transtornos alimentares.
Ela perdeu peso corporal, e o grupo da família não para de elogiar. A roupa antiga voltou a servir, a foto que ela evitava agora vai para o feed, a vontade de comer diminuiu. Por fora, tudo virou motivo de...
06 Oct 2026
Light mind and a moving body on the journey to weight loss
Have you noticed how, when deciding to lose body weight, many people first look at the scale and what they will cut out of their diet? The initial motivation is usually enormous, but as the days go by, maintaining focus can become a...
29 September 2026
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: what are the symptoms, what is not OCD, and when is it worth seeking professional help
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, known by the acronym OCD, is a mental disorder characterized by recurring and unwanted thoughts, called obsessions, by repetitive behaviors or mental acts, called compulsions, or by both. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), these...
15 September 2026
Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk: when pressure, cholesterol and glucose are measured at the same time
You get your annual check-up, get the results and realize that your blood pressure is a bit high. Your cholesterol level didn't come in as expected. Your fasting glucose level was borderline. Your triglycerides went up. Your waist circumference has increased. It's time to...
10 September 2026
The Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest: What Each Means and Why Confusing the Two Can Cost Valuable Time
In Brazil, cardiovascular diseases are among the major public health challenges. According to the Ministry of Health’s BiblioSUS Network, cardiovascular problems caused approximately 400,000 deaths in the country in 2022. Within this group, two conditions tend to lead to...
September 8, 2026
Endometriosis: What Are the Early Symptoms, and Why Do So Many Women Take So Long to Be Diagnosed?
Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In Brazil, according to the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (Febrasgo), it is estimated that one in ten women in this...
September 3, 2026
What is bioequivalence, and how does this test prove that a generic drug acts the same way in the body?
In Brazil, every generic drug must demonstrate that it produces the same therapeutic effect in the body as the reference drug before it reaches pharmacies. This demonstration is not based on opinion, sales history, or the manufacturer’s reputation. It depends on...
September 1, 2026
How Proper Intimate Hygiene Protects Your Body's Balance at Every Stage of Life
Taking care of your intimate hygiene goes far beyond vanity or a simple bathing routine. Although it is an essential part of personal health care, it may receive less attention than it deserves and be treated more as a matter of vanity...
August 27, 2026
Mental Health and Sleep: What Science Says About Chronic Insomnia, Anxiety, and the Signs That Call for Professional Help
A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), released by the Ministry of Health in 2023, indicates that approximately 72% of Brazilians live with some form of sleep disorder, including insomnia. The Brazilian Sleep Association, for its part, estimates that...
August 27, 2026