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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
