Well-being, which is also called wellness, prudential value, or quality of life, is what is valuable to a person in and of itself. So a person's well-being is what is good for them in the long run, what is in their own best interest.
Wellbeing
Ditch the salt shaker! Potassium-packed sweet potatoes, spinach, and bananas might be the key to lowering blood pressure, just like our caveman ancestors. A new study says upping potassium is as important as lowering sodium for healthy blood pressure.
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Mexico's “head of household” stat is sexist and outdated, hiding women's contributions and skewing policies. Let's ditch it and count all family roles, not just the sombrero-wearing ones.
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Gluten: friend or foe? Unveiling the truth behind celiac, sensitivity, and the gluten-free hype. Learn to listen to your body, embrace whole grains, and savor food, gluten or no gluten. Life's too short for hangry battles over protein molecules.
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Big Food's tentacles have choked out fresh markets and replaced them with convenience stores peddling addictive, ultra-processed junk. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a cultural takeover. Let's reclaim our kitchens & cook up a revolution.
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Young Mexicans ditching marriage for concubinage and free unions, but beware the legal jungle of child support, property division and more. Love in limbo comes with paperwork and certificates, so navigate wisely before saying “adios” to the aisle.
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Mexico's hidden malaise: Empty pockets meet emptier souls. Discomfort and fatigue grip families as insecurity, economic woes erode well-being. Talk, seek help, reclaim vibrancy – emotional knots need collective untangling.
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Ditch the diet drama and hack your health in 2024! Skip fad foods and snake oil; find a nutritionist and your living room gym. Kick vices with “The Line of Life” and embrace sleep, hydration and stress-busting zen. Make health a fiesta, not a chore!
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Safeguarding minors in the digital age is imperative as they unknowingly share personal information online. Anahiby Becerril Gil warns of risks, urging parental vigilance and digital education to ensure responsible online behavior.
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Unleash the wizard within your little ones! Reading together isn't just bedtime magic—it's a spell for academic success. Certified wizards (aka parents) can create a linguistic wonderland, boosting vocabularies and ensuring their kiddos become the Hermione Grangers of the future.
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Mexican lawmakers have approved amendments to combat violence against women, criminalizing third-party violence with up to five years' imprisonment. The law expands the definition of violence to include actions against a woman's children and relatives.
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Urgent call to strengthen social reintegration for women post-prison, addressing inequalities. The Forum at UNAM stresses academic and policy collaboration for lasting solutions.
Health
In Mexico, 1.6% of adolescents face hidden eating disorders, often emerging as young as 12. Martha Georgina Ochoa Madrigal warns of their severity, emphasizing the need for timely, multidisciplinary interventions to save lives.
Health
Mexico prepares for winter respiratory challenges. UNAM experts assure adequate healthcare capacity. Emphasizing prevention, vaccinations, and early intervention, they dispel concerns of overwhelming services, urging public cooperation in mitigating risks.
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Mexico faces a silent epidemic with 95% of 50 million yearly antibiotic prescriptions deemed unnecessary, fueling a global health threat. Urgent intervention is crucial to combat antibiotic resistance and safeguard the progress made in the fight against infections.
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Healthcare meets AI: Welcome to the future of healthcare – it's a thrilling rollercoaster of optimism and obstacles. Dania Nimbe Lima Sánchez warns of digital divides, data dilemmas, and the need for policies in Mexico. Meanwhile, Blanca Hilda Vázquez Gómez sees AI as a reality in medical research.
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In Mexico, the elderly face a dual challenge of obesity and malnutrition. Adequate nutrition is crucial, with tailored calorie and protein intake, along with key micronutrients. A balanced diet and professional guidance can help older adults lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.