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Content on health, well-being and quality of life - by those who know how to care
What does sleep have to do with mental health?
Most people have had an episode of insomnia in their lives. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and, according to the Brazilian Sleep Association (ABS), one in three Brazilians suffers from the condition. A...
10 Feb 2025
Do you know coenzyme Q10? We tell you the benefits
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is considered a fat-soluble provitamin, meaning that it can only be absorbed by the body in the presence of lipids (fat). It is present in all the cells of the human body and participates in the processes of...
10 Feb 2025
Why do women suffer more from urinary tract infections?
Urinary infection is a serious problem. Although it is a disease that affects both men and children, women are more susceptible to it due to the female anatomy. In women, the urethra is shorter, which makes it easier to...
09 Feb 2025
Low or high? Blood pressure is serious business
14 x 9. When these two numbers appear, it's a warning sign for hypertension, the popular high blood pressure ? which is considered normal up to 12 x 8. According to the Ministry of Health, hypertension is a chronic disease that affects...
07 Feb 2025
Prebiotics can be allies of immunity
In our digestive system, there is a microscopic universe of bacteria known as the intestinal microbiota, responsible for the functioning of the immune system, absorption of nutrients, production of vitamins and control of the proliferation of bacteria harmful to the gastrointestinal tract. In this ecosystem, prebiotics...
05 Feb 2025
Good health starts in childhood
Vitamin supplementation is a common practice among adults, but did you know that vitamins strengthen children's immunity and provide benefits for their development? At birth, babies have an immature immune system and are unable to fight...
30 Jan 2025
Childhood atopic dermatitis is a wake-up call for parents
Dry skin and itching are the main characteristics of atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory condition that affects around 20% of children in the first year of life, according to the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI). The appearance of...
25 Jan 2025
Folic acid in pregnancy: how to supplement?
Confirmation of pregnancy brings a mix of feelings to mothers-to-be - whether they are first-time mothers or not. After the celebration, the expectation of the arrival of a new member of the family requires extra care for...
16 Jan 2025
Take care of your mobility and stay away from osteoarthritis.
The famous expression "joint pain" can be heard quite often in our daily lives, but did you know that these complaints are usually related to something bigger? That's right, this discomfort in the joints may indicate an inflammatory process...
08 Jan 2025
How is your vitamin D level?
Modern lifestyles make it more difficult to maintain adequate vitamin D levels. This is because, among other reasons, the hustle and bustle of everyday life makes it difficult to get enough sun exposure. But do you know the relationship between sun...
05 Jan 2025