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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
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
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
Fall Prevention for Older Adults: How to Reduce Risks and Maintain Independence
Falls should not be considered an inevitable consequence of aging. They are a major public health problem and can lead to fractures, injuries, fear of falling again, reduced mobility, and loss of independence. According to the Ministry of Health,...
August 5, 2026
HDL and LDL Cholesterol: What They Are, Actual Reference Ranges, and How to Interpret Your Test Results
In Brazil, approximately 40% of the adult population has cholesterol levels above the recommended range, according to the Ministry of Health, based on data from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC). Even so, many people receive the results of a test...
August 3, 2026
Why does the mirror look strange after losing weight quickly?
Understand the delay in updating your body image. You managed to lose weight quickly. You look in the mirror, and instead of the relief you expected, a strange question pops into your mind: Is this really what I wanted? Sometimes the situation is even more complicated,...
July 31, 2026
Myths and Facts About Generic Medications for People with Heart Conditions
In Brazil, high blood pressure is a common condition and requires ongoing monitoring in many cases. According to the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiological Bulletin, based on the 2019 National Health Survey, more than 38 million Brazilians aged 18...
July 29, 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