The human body is constantly subject to external aggression. When we are confronted with viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, our immune system acts to defend us. While there are no foods, nutrients, or suppleme...
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The senior population is one of the groups at highest risk of severe disease from COVID-19, so they are particularly advised to adopt measures of isolation and social distancing. However, isolation can be a risk facto...
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– Do not leave your home. To reduce infection as much as possible it is essential that you do not leave your home and that you avoid contact with other people, including your immediate family. Anyone can carry t...
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Right now we are seeing an exponential growth in the number of cases of Covid-19 infection in Portugal. We have seen in other countries (because fortunately we haven’t had cases in our country yet) that the vast...
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As we age, there is a reduction in the production of gastric juice, which acts in the stomach and is important for the absorption of nutrients. Due to this condition, the digestion of food becomes slower and, conseque...
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In addition to the risk of hypothermia caused by exposure to cold, there is also an increased risk of the spread of respiratory infections. Infections that can be serious if they are not treated early or if the person...
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