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Benefits of The Aerobic Activities
We all acknowledged the importance of assiduous practice of aerobic activities such as repair and immune factors against almost all risk factors for health of today’s civilization. Far from seeking a return to competitive prospects, look in aerobic exercises, promoting entertainment, improve our cardiovascular fitness within the healthy range, since in better shape, better psychological [...]
The Snuff As A Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Smoking is not only modified, but must be eradicated, since it is one of the largest contributors to increased mortality and both heart disease, mainly ischemic heart disease and cancer and lung disease. It is believed that snuff causes approximately 100,000 deaths annually from cardiovascular diseases in the United States. In Spain, approximately 50% of [...]
Vision Changes in The Elderly II
2.3. Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is becoming a very serious problem. In the back of the eye is the retina, which is the area that collects and converts images into nerve impulses that the brain interprets. In the center of the retina is an area called macula, essential to vision because it is where the [...]
Vision Changes in The Elderly I
Alterations in the light of particular value in older people because of their frequency, their importance to maintain the independence and because they are problems that are often overlooked. 1. The sight of the elderly While it may be assumed that a young person looks good, this can not be taken for granted when you [...]
Introduction and Effects of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is known as the quantitative reduction of bone tissue. Its consequences are such that they constitute a serious health problem for its huge socio-economic impact. 1. What is it? Osteoporosis is a disease that involves a progressive decrease in bone mass. This causes the decrease bone strength and can fly apart by small traumas [...]
The Benefits of Fruits Consumption II
What are the advantages that have fruit consumption in a healthy diet? Maintaining a proper balance of vitamins and maintain good digestion. What elements give us? a. – Contribution of fiber that helps lower cholesterol. b. – Contribution of vitamins and antioxidants that slow aging. Is there a general indication for rations and portions that [...]
The Benefits of Fruits Consumption I
According to the recommendations made by our specialists, the ideal is to have a daily diet including five portions of fresh fruit. The fruit is an essential food of the Mediterranean diet. Its use is recommended during the year, but especially in summer because, among other nutrients, provides a large amount of water. Depending on [...]
The Benefits of Vegetables Consumption II
Are there any vegetables that are better than others? “Generally all vegetables are beneficial to health, but we must bear in mind that some have characteristics that can cause discomfort and flatulence (gas), including cauliflower, cabbage and radishes.” They say that there are some more fattening than others? “The truth is that there are vegetables [...]
The Benefits of Vegetables Consumption I
Temperatures have risen and our food deserves some change. Let us use this season to include in our menus a greater amount of vegetables and so working with our health and our family The vegetables are foods that help to hydrate our bodies because of their high water content, as well as being nutritious and [...]
How to Maintain Your Weight During The Holiday?
In this article we deliver some recommendations to help you succeed to the temptations of this year. The year-end holidays are a time to share with our loved ones. However, these meetings often turn into “real binge” that will quickly pass the bill to our health. Thinking about it, we give a guide to basic [...]