Self-care: a continuous process of health care Self-care is the set of practices through which a person takes care of themselves, taking into account their physical, emotional and mental needs. It is a process of self-regulation that involves attention to the body, mind and internal signals, allowing for a more...
Good health is possible without structured training, but not without movement. Mobility and strength exercises, such as weight training, are important for overall health; however, if you had to choose just one physical activity to practise throughout your life, walking would undoubtedly be one of the most complete options...
Increased urbanisation has been associated with significant changes in the physical and mental health of the population. Life in urban contexts, marked by accelerated rhythms, continuous exposure to artificial stimuli and less contact with natural environments, can contribute to higher levels of stress, fatigue and functional imbalances. Human beings evolved in...
Running is one of the oldest forms of movement associated with human beings. From an evolutionary point of view, the ability to run is thought to have played an important role in adapting to the environment, particularly in obtaining food and responding to threatening situations. With the development of human societies, this motor skill...
Living beings have internal time regulation mechanisms that organise multiple physiological functions. These systems are largely synchronised with the natural rhythms of planet Earth, such as the alternation between day and night and the succession of the seasons. The study of these mechanisms, known as chronobiology, has become increasingly important...
Health is often understood as simply the absence of disease. However, this definition is limited. Health results from a dynamic balance between the functioning of the body, the emotional state and the context of each person's life. Many symptoms may only be the tip of the iceberg. Many symptoms represent only the...
Breathing plays a central role in regulating the body, directly influencing physiology, emotional balance and the ability to adapt to stress. Despite being a vital and continuous function, the way we breathe is often neglected in everyday life. The importance of proper breathing for health is not...
Stress is not just work-related. It can stem from emotional, physical, metabolic or immune factors. Changes in sleep patterns, unbalanced eating habits or excessive exposure to blue light before bed can interfere with the production of substances that are important for rest, cell recovery and balance....
The gut microbiota is made up of more than 100 trillion microorganisms and plays a central role in maintaining overall health, influencing fundamental processes such as digestion, metabolism, the immune system and even our behaviour. As well as helping with the absorption of essential nutrients, the microbiota also regulates the immune response, which...
Back pain is a very common problem that affects millions of people around the world. Although it is often associated with changes in the spine, muscles or joints, it is not always exclusively musculoskeletal in origin. In some cases, back pain can be visceral in origin, i.e. the result of...
