Prevention and Immunity
You are currently reading content on Prevention and Immunity
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
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
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