DEHYDRATION IN BODYBUILDING
“Have a thirst for victory….. but don’t parch your body”. Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it consumes. This can happen for various reasons, such as intense exercise, hot weather, or even lack of access to clean water. In bodybuilding, dehydration can have serious consequences for health and
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July 22: World Brain Day
One in three people, in the world, appears some type of neurological disorderNeurological diseases are the first cause of disability and the second cause of mortality in the world.Neurological diseases affect more than 7 million people in Spain.Up to 90% of stroke cases, 40% of dementia cases, or 35% of epilepsy cases can be prevented
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22 de julio: Día Mundial del Cerebro
Una de cada tres personas, en el mundo, parece algún tipo de trastorno neurológicoLas enfermedades neurológicas son la primera causa de discapacidad y la segunda causa de mortalidad en el mundo. Las enfermedades neurológicas afectan a más de 7 millones de personas en España.Hasta un 90% de los casos de ictus, un 40% de los casos
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World No Tobacco Day
Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use. World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every 31 May. This year, WHO is launching a counter-marketing campaign in response to the tobacco and related industries’ systematic, aggressive and sustained tactics to hook a new generation of users. The global campaign will debunk myths and
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International World Health Day 2022
On April 7, World Health Day is celebrated, a day in which the attention of the whole world is drawn to some of the most urgent measures that are needed to maintain people’s health, trying to encourage a change for societies to care about well-being. One of the most important challenges facing this society is
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World Sleep Day 2022
March 17, 2022.- The third Friday of March marks World Sleep Day, a date that this year is celebrated under the slogan “Quality sleep, healthy brain, happy world”, with the aim of influencing the impact of sleep on our health, as well as to promote prevention and knowledge of the different sleep disorders. According to
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DEFY THE AGEING PROCESS
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR CHRONOLOGICAL AGE AND YOUR METABOLIC AGE DETERMINES THE FUTURE OF YOUR HEALTH“We give you 5 keys on how to live longer and better.” “You can slow down the ageing process of your body, making itinconsistent to what your passport shows.”“Keep this rule in mind: We don’t stop training because we get
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WHAT TO DO IN A HEALTH EMERGENCY
In the event of a health emergency, Medical Services should be called immediately. People tend to panic, and shout out for help:Where’s the ambulance? ….. Get a doctor! ….. Somebody do something!Don’t panic! Stay calm and make sure someone calls the Emergency Services (112/911). Then wait for help to arrive, although it’ll seem to take
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WHAT IS HYPERTENSION (HT)
When the blood flows through arteries at a pressure higher than normal (120/80), this is referred to as HYPERTENSION, which is a major risk factor for a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) if left uncontrolled. Vascular health is best maintained through monitoring, prevention and, where appropriate, treatment. The goal is to keep your BP below 120/80. To
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BLOOD PRESSURE. A SILENT ENEMY
The heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood around your body. An individual’s blood pressure (BP) reflects their build, diet and lifestyle.Normal blood pressure values are:• Systolic blood pressure (SBP) 120 mmHg• Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 80 mmHgThis means that the heart pumps blood with a maximum 120 mmHg pressure during the systole or pumping
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HAPPY WORLD HEALTH DAY!
Happy World Health Day! ? ?️ Today, the 7th of April is celebrated the World Health Day, matching with the foundation of the WHO (World Health Organization) in 1948. Inevitably, the current pandemic marks this day, so it is important to adopt a healthy diet and sport routines as an attempt to go back to
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WEATHER AND SPORT
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)Weather can affect athletes in their personal and sporting day-to-day life. One of the negative consequences of these climatic changes is DEPRESSION that mainly occurs in the Autumn and Winter seasons. You can combat Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in a regular way, how should we do it?: • Doing physical exercise. •
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19th OF MARCH. WORLD SLEEP DAY
Today, the 19th of March is World Sleep Day ?. The motto of this year is “Regular sleep for a healthy future”, to influence the importance of a bad rest related to the health damage and the population’s quality of life. ADVICES FOR A HEALTHY SLEEP Fix a specific time to go to sleep and
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FEBRUARY 4th: WORLD CANCER DAY
Today is World Cancer Day. This disease is the second leading cause of death worldwide and every year, 9,6 million people die because of it. More than 3 million lives per year could be saved thanks to prevention and the application of the proper treatment. This year, the motto is #IAmAndIWill to raise awareness of
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BUTYRIC ACID. HEALTHY INTESTINES
We’d like to introduce butyric acid by saying that it’s the shortest fat chain of all. The chain is composed of 4 carbon atoms, which establish their molecule length as a short-chain Fatty Acid. In human nutrition, so far we know only of three of their kind: butyric acid, propionic acid and acetic acid. This
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LET’S STAND UP TO COVID-19
Sadly, the Covid-19 pandemic is a tragedy in practically all the countries of the world, affecting many families with painful mourning full of drama and loneliness. As it is a new infection, the way to prevent and treat it is constantly being addressed and changed, this drastically affects the spread and outcome of the disease.
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WORLD HEART DAY
Today, 29th September is World Heart Day. Having a healthy lifestyle, which includes a healthy diet, the practice of physical exercise on a regular basis, and the non-consumption of substances that are harmful to health, are essential factors for good heart care. However, recent studies have shown that the control of our emotions and thoughts
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LOSE YOUR FAT BY FOLLOWING THIS 10 TIPS
Do not skip breakfast. Eating breakfast stimulates your metabolism. Breakfast also leads to better blood sugar control after lunch. But it doesn’t happen when you skip your morning meal. Eat rich in fiber foods. Dietary fiber helps you stay full longer, it digest slowly to keep our blood sugar from spiking suddenly. So, sources rich
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VITAMIN D. AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT DURING LOCKDOWN
Vitamin D is a very special vitamin, which was identified in the early twentieth century. Apart from its fundamental role in protecting and strengthening the bones, it has a unique aspect as a nutrient: it can be synthesized by the human body through sunlight. This facilitates its absorption in hot and sunny climates and tends
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WORKING FROM HOME AND A BALANCED DIET. HOW DO YOU MAKE IT WORK?
Covid-19 has changed many of our habits forcefully, but some of them are here to stay. This is the case of telecommuting or working from home, a modality that has incorporated hundreds of thousands of people around the world and will probably experience an increase in numbers. How do you make this compatible with a
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