Weight loss occurs when an individual’s food intake is less than his or her needs. Weight loss should be a cause for concern, and seen as a warning sign, whenever it occurs unintentionally, that is, whenever it ...
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Throughout the isolation there were behaviors that were important to adopt at home to maintain physical health and contribute to the normal functioning of our body. Water plays a fundamental role for our body and perf...
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“To prevent and control Diabetes it is essential to recognize the symptoms, perform regular screenings and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Feeling excessively thirsty, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision...
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With the pandemic, maintaining self-care is considerably more challenging. However, it is essential for maintaining psychological health. In the last year, the world has changed dramatically and we all feel the need t...
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According to the PEN-3S study, conducted in Portugal, 4.8% of the elderly in senior residences are malnourished and 38.7% are at risk of malnutrition.1 Given that the nutritional status is a key determinant of elderly...
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or cannot use it. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is needed to transport glucose (sugar) from the blood into ...
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Water is fundamental for maintaining the body’s balance. As the main component of blood and lymph, it participates in the processes of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of metabolites, and is also...
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Salt is mostly composed of sodium, a mineral fundamental to our health because it helps the body maintain a normal water balance, i.e. the necessary amount of fluid in the body, and plays an important role in nerve an...
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Although it is not scientifically proven that contamination by COVID-19 can occur through food, it is important to ensure proper preparation and cooking conditions. The environment and surfaces that come into contact ...
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