People who are following antidepressant treatment should avoid drinking alcohol. This is one of the basic recommendations prescribed by doctors when a new patient begins to treat this type of drug. The reason is that this combination can be harmful to our body and cause alterations in the central nervousContinue Reading
Collagen supplements have surged in popularity over recent years, particularly within the health and beauty industries. They are marketed as products that can improve skin elasticity, enhance joint health, and strengthen hair and nails. Collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, plays a crucial role in providing structureContinue Reading
I’m sure you’ve ever found yourself in a situation of a lot of stress, or going through a moment of anger, anxiety, or sadness and the first thing you’ve done has been to compulsively eat the first thing you find when opening the cooking fridge or pantry. Does it soundContinue Reading
Reducing stress can help us live longer (and better). It is no secret that stress, as we know it, is highly harmful to health. Stress can be the cause of multiple somatic and psychological illnesses. Therefore, reducing it can be a life insurance policy. The million-dollar question is, how can we reduceContinue Reading
You’ve probably heard or read at some point that meditation provides many health benefits, both physically and emotionally. However, you may not have heard as much about how meditation helps you to be more productive, perform better, and make it easier to achieve your goals. The pace of life today isContinue Reading
A sense of humor gives us a comic point for laughter and escape. Laughter relaxes us: it brings with it a feeling of freshness and calm. Knowing how to tell jokes and how to make those around you have fun improves social communication and relationships, because who doesn’t want to have someoneContinue Reading
According to some studies, the position in which we sleep is crucial in our lives. Some of these positions help improve our health. Depending on how we position our body, we can either intensify our rest, facilitate the normal development of our functions and organs, and feel completely relaxed. Up, down, rightContinue Reading
The impact of stress on our health is difficult to measure . Firstly, because stress cannot manifest itself in just one way. Secondly, because the physiological symptoms of stress can be produced partially or almost entirely by other emotions. On the other hand, we have to take into account that stressContinue Reading
The stereotypes we hold are closely associated with the image we have of groups. A simplified image, with few details. We use this image to value all members of the same group equally and it serves to justify certain behaviors. Although each stereotype is different and is made up ofContinue Reading
Have you ever felt the urge to eat something sweet to feel better? Sugar is socially associated with goodness, richness, and pleasure. Jean de la Fontaine said, “A sweet thing is a true friend.” But is it possible that we should change this common perception? We have been fond ofContinue Reading