Physical Activity and Health
Six Habits to Prevent a Cold
Regular physical activity, a diet rich in antioxidants and probiotics and good hand hygiene can all help boost your immune system.
5 habits for a healthy brain
Learning new skills, staying physically active and eating a balanced diet all help to promote brain health.
Boost your energy and start the year out strong
Eating a balanced diet, doing some exercise and getting enough sleep boost your energy.
Walking vs running: which one is better?
Walking delivers more benefits because it requires no technique or endurance and is a low-impact exercise.
That said, you should walk for at least 30 minutes and at a brisk pace.
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Caminar o correr, ¿qué es preferible? Blog Impulso Vital. Fundación Española del Corazón.
Learn how to calm your mind
- Focus on what you can achieve (not on the bad things that might or might not happen)
- Surround yourself with positive people who add to your life
- Don’t procrastinate (stop thinking about it and get things done now).
Sources:
BYE BYE Ansiedad: El método rápido y eficaz para vivir tr […]
Why is it better to exercise in the morning than in the afternoon?
According to recent studies, it releases mood-boosting endorphins early in the morning, burns more calories (even after exercising), and promotes a good night’s sleep.
According to a study, walking fast for ten minutes a day…
…can improve your health and reduce the risk of early death by 15%.
Taking the stairs instead of the lift or going for a walk during your break can help improve your health.
If you have trouble sleeping…
If you have trouble sleeping or wake up in the middle of the night, try the 4-7-8 technique: breathe in through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7 seconds and breathe out through your nose for a count of 8. Repeat as many sets as you need.
Traditional remedies (that work) to treat and prevent a sore throat
Speaking less, avoiding coffee and drinking more water can help a sore throat.
A tickly throat, pain on swallowing and talking, a hoarse voice… These symptoms appear when the pharynx is irritated, usually because of a viral infection.
Pharyngitis is a mild condition that lasts a few days, c […]
Why we retain fluid and how to avoid swelling in our legs and feet
Too much salt and a sedentary lifestyle can hinder circulation in our lower body.
Menopause, menstruation, and constipation are risk factors for fluid retention. These factors, together with a routine of inactivity, a poor diet, and hormonal changes, can be some of the main things that affect […]
What every woman should know about breast cancer
For World Breast Cancer Day, we are reviewing early detection tests.
Despite being the most common cancer in women around the world, early detection and the latest therapies have dramatically increased survival and recovery rates.
On the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day (October 19), we co […]
The secrets to heart health that cardiologists want you to know
To celebrate World Heart Day (September 29th), we share the essential routines for keeping your heart healthy, according to experts.
8 healthy habits for your heart
- Cholesterol under control: less than 200 mg/dl is the best. Maintaining this level, we avoid the formation of atheromatous pl […]
Strengthen your ankles to prevent sprains
Diet, exercise and sleep are key to reducing the risk of sprains.
A sprain occurs when the ligaments (bands of tissue that join two bones together) in a joint are overstretched or torn.
Ankle sprains are the most frequent type of sprain and common symptoms are pain and swelling. They usually […]
What is Fell Running?
Off-road running is a difficult, yet highly gratifying activity. Do you dare?
El term Fell Running is also known as ‘hill running’. In other words, training in the middle of nature, away from the asphalt, while jumping rocks or crossing rivers. It’s a demanding challenge, but also an adrenalin […]
Animal Flow, another way of training using just your body
Animal Flow is one of the fastest growing trends in the fitness world, thanks to its versatility and the fact that you don’t need any products, just the weight of your own body.
This type of training is aimed towards increasing your muscle strength at the same time as improving our stability a […]
Paddle surf, the popular aquatic sport
Fun, easy to learn and very complete on a muscle level. Let us tell you why this sport is the summer sensation
Paddle surf is gaining fans every day on beaches all around the world. Unlike other aquatic sports, the basics of paddle surf are easy to learn, making it an entertaining and accessib […]
How to protect your skin when using sanitiser gels
Continued use of this type of product will dry out your hands and may cause flaking, so use it properly
Do you notice your skin getting drier since you’ve been using antibacterial gels? Don’t worry, it’s normal. The use of hydro-alcoholic gels has become a common practice as a hygiene measure […]
Working out again after a break
If you are going to resume your running routine after a break, you should consider certain measures to avoid the possibility of injury.
Putting your running shoes back on can be a good opportunity to get back into the sport, and even going a step further by looking for new horizons in the medi […]
Measures for running safely
Doing sport is healthy, but you must adopt the right habits to reduce the possibility of transmitting COVID-19.
Since being able to go out running again, many people have taken out the trainers they had to put away due of confinement. However, certain measures must taken in this so-called ‘new […]