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...
What is Wolff's Law and the adaptation of bone tissue Wolff's Law, proposed by the German anatomist Julius Wolff in 1892, describes the ability of bone tissue to adapt to the mechanical loads to which it is exposed. According to this principle, the structure of bone tends to change over...
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....
Running is a widely practised activity, but it imposes repeated loads and a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system. Although it may seem simple, running consistently requires adequate preparation, not only on a cardiovascular level, but also in terms of movement control, stability and the ability of tissues to adapt to impact....
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...
Migraine is one of the most common types of headache. It is estimated that around 1.2 million people in Portugal suffer from this condition. In some cases, the headache may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, intolerance to light, noise, odours and head movements, as well as...
