Vivemos numa era digital em que as crianças têm contacto com tablets, telemóveis e televisões desde muito cedo. Embora a tecnologia possa ter benefícios educativos quando bem utilizada, o uso excessivo de ecrãs pode interferir com o desenvolvimento cerebral, emocional e social. Neste artigo, exploramos o que a neurociência nos diz sobre este tema e…
There is a deeply ingrained idea that controlling emotions is a sign of maturity. Swallowing them. Postponing them. Distracting yourself. Functioning despite it all. At first glance, it seems effective. Life goes on. Responsibilities are met. And on the outside, everything appears stable. But on the inside, something builds up. We live in a culture that values productivity, control, and efficiency. Emotions are often…
Physical exercise is not just a mechanical stimulus on the muscle. It is an integrated biological stressor, with simultaneous impact on the metabolic, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems. The response to exercise depends on intensity, duration and the organism's internal context, and this context, in the female body, varies cyclically. Ignoring the menstrual cycle is...
Joint stability is an essential element for bodily health and the quality of movement. It refers to a joint's ability to remain aligned and controlled when faced with internal and external forces, preventing dislocations or injuries. When there is good stability, the body moves with greater safety, efficiency, and confidence, both in training…
Facial paralysis is often associated with a physical change, an asymmetry in the face, difficulty smiling, closing an eye, or expressing emotions in the usual way. But for those who experience this, the impact rarely stays with the body. The face is one of the primary ways we relate to…
Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, refers to pain located in the neck region and is part of the broader group of spinal pain, potentially coexisting with back or lower back complaints. Neck pain is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal complaints in the adult population, with a significant impact on daily functionality, work performance, and well-being…
Flat feet, also known as flat feet or valgus flat feet, is a common condition characterised by a reduced or absent medial plantar arch. In these situations, a large part of the sole of the foot comes into contact with the ground during walking or standing. Although it is often seen as a...
There are times when tiredness can't be solved by physical rest. You sleep, you slow down, but the feeling of exhaustion remains. The mind is still racing, scattered, with difficulty focussing or making simple decisions. Many people describe this state as “mental fatigue”, although they can't always explain exactly what it means. A...
Working long hours sitting down or maintaining the same position for long periods has become commonplace, but that doesn't mean it's healthy. The human body is designed for movement. Scientific evidence shows that a sedentary lifestyle at work is associated with muscle stiffness, discomfort and musculoskeletal pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, back and wrists. In addition...
Osteopathy is a clinical approach that seeks to understand how the human body works based on the relationship between structure, movement and function. It is based on knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the interaction between the different systems of the body, considering that muscles, joints, fascia, nerves and other tissues work in an interconnected way. When there is pain,...
