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When to See a Psychologist or Psychiatrist: Signs to Watch For, Especially for Those Who Already Manage Their Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
According to the IBGE’s 2019 National Health Survey, 10.2% of adults in Brazil reported having been diagnosed with depression by a mental health professional; among men, this percentage was 5.1%. Among women, this figure was even higher, reaching...
July 22, 2026
Workplace Ergonomics to Prevent Pain: How to Adjust Your Routine and Protect Your Joints, Spine, and Heart
Whether at the office or at home, spending many hours sitting in front of a screen can take its toll. It’s not uncommon for your lower back to start aching, your shoulders to feel tense, and your neck to stiffen throughout the day. In...
July 20, 2026
Generic Drugs: What They Are, How They Work, and Why You Can Trust Them
People who take medication on a regular basis often have questions when they go to the pharmacy and find more than one option for the same treatment. This can happen to people managing chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, in...
July 17, 2026
Women's Health Throughout Life: What Changes at Each Stage and How to Take Care of Yourself with Quality Information
Women’s health changes throughout their lives. Puberty, menstrual cycles, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, the postpartum period, perimenopause, menopause, and aging each present different needs in terms of care, prevention, and monitoring. For this reason, the health priorities of a teenage girl are not...
July 15, 2026
Mobility and Quality of Life: Why Physical Activity Is Also Part of Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Heart Health
A 52-year-old man takes his blood pressure medication as prescribed, monitors his cholesterol levels through routine checkups, and follows his cardiologist’s advice. But when he stands up from a chair after sitting for a long time, he notices stiffness in his knee. Climbing...
July 13, 2026
Birth Control Methods: Types, How They Work, and What to Consider Before Talking to Your Doctor
Choosing a contraceptive method shouldn't be a decision made in the dark. There are different options, each with its own method of use, duration, mechanism of action, and specific precautions. Therefore, the most appropriate method may vary depending on age, medical history...
July 10, 2026
The Difference Between Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: How Each Affects the Body and When the Heart Feels It, Too
Stress, anxiety, and depression often come up together in everyday conversation. A person might say they’re “stressed” after having a tough week, when they’re worried about the future, or when they’ve lost interest in activities that...
July 8, 2026
Stretching for Joint Pain: Simple Exercises for People Who Experience Stiffness and Want to Move Better in Their Daily Lives
Getting up from a chair, climbing a staircase, bending down to pick something up off the floor, or turning your neck while maneuvering a car are simple movements, but they can become more difficult when there is pain or stiffness in the joints. In adults who spend a lot of...
July 6, 2026
Are generic drugs reliable? What scientific evidence and Brazilian regulations tell prescribers
Sales of generic drugs in Brazil continue to grow. According to the Federal Pharmacy Council, based on data from PróGenéricos, approximately 2 billion generic drugs were sold in the country in 2023. Even so, many patients still end up at...
July 3, 2026
How Sleep Affects Immunity: What Science Shows and Why This Information Matters to Health Journalists
Observations on how sleep affects immunity have been documented in the scientific literature for decades. A review published in *Pflügers Archiv – European Journal of Physiology* by Luciana Besedovsky, Tanja Lange, and Jan Born describes how sleep plays a role in...
July 1, 2026