Wellbeing

Wellbeing

What is polyamory? Is it any good or not?

The polyamory responds to a form of a couple in which the members of the bond have the freedom to have sexual relations with whoever they want.

Wellbeing

Feminism, today more than ever-present in the public space

The unprecedented presence of feminism in the public space, as well as the urgency and need to analyze, understand and make visible how the R's of feminism interact and how the tension between them can condition what happens in politics and its alliances.

Wellbeing

Antibiotic misuse could trigger a new health crisis

We are all part of the problem: patients, self-medication, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacies. Antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths a year worldwide; the WHO estimates that by 2050 it will increase to 10 million. These drugs are not used to treat COVID-19.

Wellbeing

Tolerance: easy to applaud, hard to practice

Tolerance is a human right that goes beyond respect and civilized reason must prevail. November 16 is International Day for Tolerance.

Wellbeing

A child's risk of becoming overweight or obese as an adult is 40 percent

The OECD places Mexico in second place among the countries with the highest rate of obesity. During the period of confinement, the world population gained an average of six kilos in adults; Mexicans gained eight kilos. The International Day against Obesity is commemorated on November 12.

Wellbeing

Aging: In 2050, one in six people in the world will be 65 years old or older

Understanding the needs of older adults from both clinical and social aspects is key to meeting their requirements. More on aging mechanisms here.

Wellbeing

Consumption of alcohol and toxic substances on the rise

Anxiety and depression disorders also increased. It is important to strengthen four key aspects of the personality to face these situations: self-concept, self-image, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Cuisine

Hormone treatment for chickens for human consumption, myth or reality?

In Mexico, the chicken meat available in the formal market (domestically produced or imported) does not contain synthetic hormones that could imply a potential risk to our health. Rather, we can take advantage of the benefit of its nutritional quality as part of our diet.

Wellbeing

Dealing with grief: in the face of catastrophes, death can be met with life

In addition to psychotherapy, there are other options to deal with grief, such as thanatology and daily activities. We will know that we have overcome this psychological reaction when we feel like working, enjoying, and sublimating.

Wellbeing

The importance of hand washing: myths and truths

Hand washing may be an activity performed more as a habit than as a deliberate act to prevent the micro-organisms we are in touch with from harming our health.

Business

Monetizing information and selling it to third parties, the goal of social networks

Social networks tailor advertising with the data we provide them. It is essential to take the time to review the security settings and self-limit their use.

Wellbeing

Internet, the space where children and adolescents consume the most advertising

Mexicans have lost their fear of electronic transactions and e-commerce has grown. Specialists participated in the colloquium in which they spoke about online content and its impact on consumers. In Mexico, 50 percent of children between six and 11 years of age are Internet users.

Wellbeing

What we eat has effects, for better or for worse

The National Health and Nutrition Survey revealed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Mexicans aged 20 and over is 72.5 percent. Chronic degenerative diseases are silent. Carbohydrates, the main source of energy for the body.

Wellbeing

Shiatsu massage: Japanese acupressure therapy

Shiatsu is the secret of oriental women to combat stress, insomnia, depression, contractures, and more.

Wellbeing

Migraines, the silent enemy

Experts call to avoid self-medication against migraines because it could be counterproductive.

Wellbeing

Medicinal plants: a traditional and natural option to preserve health

For ancient cultures, medicinal plants were a fundamental element of daily life, because they generously provided them with food and healing substances.