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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
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
The Difference Between Generic and Similar Drugs: What Prescribers Need to Know About Bioequivalence, Regulation, and Therapeutic Choice
The supply of generic and similar drugs in Brazil is regulated by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and involves specific criteria for registration, technical validation, and interchangeability. For prescribing physicians, understanding the differences between generic and similar drugs helps...
June 29, 2026
Losing weight without losing muscle mass is possible—and it makes all the difference
When you start a weight-loss journey, it’s natural to celebrate every kilo you lose. After all, as your measurements shrink, the results are even visible in your clothes, which fit differently and highlight your progress. But there’s one important detail: what exactly is happening...
June 16, 2026
A Practical Guide to Healthy Hair
What are the main signs of aging hair? When we think about aging, it’s natural for our attention to focus almost exclusively on skin care. However, hair also has its own biological clock and is affected by...
June 15, 2026