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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
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
Prevention and Immunity: Protective Habits, Vaccines, and Warning Signs
Talking about prevention and immunity requires caution. The immune system does not function as a defense mechanism that can be “boosted” by a single food, supplement, or habit on its own. It depends on a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together...
June 22, 2026
How does accelerated weight loss impact the gut and microbiota?
If you're going through an accelerated weight loss process, either with the help of the latest drugs or after bariatric surgery, you may have noticed that the changes go beyond the number on the scale. The gut is also...
25 Feb 2026
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- Men's Health
Mobility and the impact of movement on life expectancy
Have you ever stopped to think about the power that movement has on your health and on how long you live? The answer may surprise you: keeping your body active is one of the most important factors in living longer...
08 Sep 2025
Mobility is health: the role of movement in quality of life
Understand why mobility should be seen as an essential marker of preventive health - and how it directly impacts the body's autonomy, immunity and longevity. Have you ever thought that the way you move today...
11 Aug 2025
What is the relationship between blood pressure and cognitive decline?
High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic conditions among Brazilians. But what many people still don't know is that uncontrolled blood pressure doesn't just affect the cardiovascular system. Recent studies show an important relationship between...
21 Jul 2025
From generation to generation: what a woman's heart has to say about genetic inheritance and care
Understand how family history can influence cardiovascular health - and what you can do to protect yourself. When it comes to women's health, the heart also needs to play a leading role. Although many people still associate heart disease...
09 May 2025
4 ways to exercise, even with a busy routine
Physical activity tips for women with a busy day - and the desire to take care of themselves With so many commitments, tasks and unforeseen events, it's not always easy to fit exercise into your daily routine. But movement...
24 Apr 2025
Accumulation of fat in the liver is a health warning
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), known as "hepatic steatosis", has become an increasingly common concern. According to data from the Brazilian Society of Hepatology, between 20% and 30% of the population suffer from this condition characterized by excessive...
15 Feb 2025