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Why you should take care of your skin (and it's not for aesthetics)
As the largest organ in the body, the skin has a complex structure that performs a series of functions essential for human life. Although humans have often focused on the...
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The surprising benefits of Gingko Biloba
This tree, which has been part of Chinese and Japanese natural medicine for hundreds of years, has received numerous praise due to its properties against cellular aging and circulatory disorders....
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How to Choose a Supplement for Memory and Concentration
Increase energy levels, obtain extra concentration and improve neurocognitive performance. That's what memory supplements promise you. But do they really comply? It depends on the supplement and for that reason...
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The fatty liver diet according to experts
Hepatic steatosis or, colloquially, fatty liver is a benign condition in most cases that involves the accumulation of fatty acids as well as triglycerides within liver cells. Its symptoms are...
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Astaxanthin, the superfood that protects against sun spots on the skin
This carotenoid, until recently unknown to the general public, has been generating a lot of buzz lately. After discovering that astaxanthin is 14 times more potent as an antioxidant than...
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Why do my joints hurt with humidity and how to remedy it?
If you suffer from bone and joint pain, you probably already know that it worsens in cold weather. In autumn, in fact, it becomes much more noticeable, but can we...
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Does taking memory vitamins work? Experts respond
Not long ago an article appeared in a digital media outlet that claimed that memory vitamins did not work. What is true about this and what about a boycott? We...
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More photoprotection hoaxes debunked. Part II
After having described 5 of the 10 sun protection hoaxes, we will tell you the rest. Some of them seem surreal but the truth is that our habits when it...
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10 sun protection hoaxes dismantled by ASPROFA. Part I
ASPROFA (Association of Pharmacy Professionals) has joined the Institute's "SaludsinBulos" initiative to shed some light on the numerous sun protection hoaxes that are causing the risk of sunburn to increase...
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How to improve memory to study competitive exams in summer
2019 has been an interesting year for those aiming for competitive public service exams, thanks to the increased number of available positions compared to previous years. But did some of...
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What being obese does to your skin health
It may seem surreal but the relationship between obesity and skin health is closer than you might think. If we had already discussed the causes and consequences of obesity as...
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Tips to maintain hydration this summer
It is the season of vacations, rest and rest but every year thousands of people experience not so pleasant situations during these summer months. And during the year 2003 (at...