What is it? Sunlight affects everyone in a different way. The skin’s ability to absorb ultraviolet light is what determines a person’s phototype. Knowing it could be very useful, not only to know how to sunbathe, but also to prevent many diseases. Thomas Bernard Fitzpatrick, an American dermatologist who developed […]
With summer come the heat waves, and we risk becoming victims of heat exhaustion or of heatstroke. Are these two the same? Not quite: while a person can recover from heat exhaustion without requiring medical attention, heatstroke is a life-threatening condition, with an 80% mortality rate. This is because the […]
Spain is a country with a very high UV index, so if you are not careful and do not apply sunscreen correctly, you risk getting sunburned. What is a sunburn and how to deal with it? If this summer you intend to go to the beach and sunbathe, this article […]
Acute gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is a disease caused by infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include: – Diarrhea (without any blood)– Nausea and vomiting– Headache– Muscle and stomach aches– Exhaustion– Fever 1) Bacteria and parasites that we could ingest together with undercooked contaminated food, for example, pork. […]
Changes in the structure of the heart due to sport The athlete’s heart gradually adapts to dynamic and intense exercises. They cause both the blood pressure and the volume of the cavities to increase. In order for the heart to adapt, it is necessary, in the first case to lengthen […]
