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CLIMACTERIC AND MENOPAUSE

If we searched the words “female climacteric”, “physical activity” and “physiotherapy” in a search engine today, we would obtain more than 30,000 entries. There is a lot written about it, and not without good reason, since these are three very interrelated and important concepts. The female climacteric is the transition […]

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MENTAL HEALTH

Physical and mental health are closely related, as a healthy mind contributes significantly to a healthy body. Maintaining good mental health involves taking care of our emotions, thoughts and behaviors. As we get older, it is also vitally important to exercise both our physical and mental abilities daily but in […]

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PHOTOTYPE

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 […]

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What is a heatstroke?

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 […]

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Sunburn

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 […]

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Gastroenteritis

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. […]

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The heart in sport

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 […]

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Do Aphrodisiacs Work?

Today, for Valentine’s Day, we will talk about human libido and sexual arousal. Everything that we know as aphrodisiacs, can they really help enhance these two aspects of our intimate life? What are aphrodisiacs? They are any food, substance or drug that can potentially increase libido and sexual arousal. Among […]

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Holiday blues

Why do the holidays sometimes not bring the Christmas spirit, but rather bring sadness and even a feeling of depression? The holiday blues can happen for a number of reasons. We tend to expect something special around the holiday season, especially during Christmas time. This might be because since childhood […]