Things to Know
The inertia of sleep or why you wake up clumsily and in a bad mood
Clumsiness and bad mood when getting up is common in those who suffer from sleep inertia. This is a condition in which a reduction in various cognitive and emotional abilities occurs, right after waking up.
Many people feel tired when they wake up, despite having slept the hours recommended by specialists. Your mind can't think clearly and...
The lung preservation system for a transplant
Do you know how the lungs are preserved before being transplanted? The steps that are taken? The choice of donors? Today we will answer these and many more questions.
The lung preservation system for transplantation is quite delicate. As well, we know, many organs must be transplanted as soon as possible because otherwise they may be useless. However, this does...
The rhythm of the heart can be disturbed by overwork
To prevent our health from being affected by overwork, it is essential to divide the day into stages and reserve each one for a different activity: work, leisure and rest.
Today's world seems to be quite hectic and demanding. The levels of tension and anxiety are latent at all times. Time seems tight, and the work is...
Causes
Cold hands: possible causes you should know
Cold hands can be the result of a disease that compromises circulatory health. This time we review its possible causes.
To protect itself from the effects of low temperatures, the body naturally takes the warm blood from the extremities and carries it to the vital organs. However, some people find their hands cold, even when the temperature...
Chills: What Causes?
Chills are a common feeling that every human being has ever experienced. They may not have a meaning or herald a disease. In this article we tell you why they occur.
Chills are basically body shaking. They happen involuntarily, meaning that we don't decide when to have chills and when not to. Sometimes they are accompanied by what we...
Treatments
What are the causes of cramps and what to do to treat them?
Good hydration can both prevent and help relieve annoying cramps. Keep reading to know more.
A cramp occurs when a muscle contracts involuntarily, unable to relax instantly and causing pain. Next, we tell you the main causes as well as the remedies for cramps.
They usually occur in the back of the leg, although they can also occur in other...
Stiff neck: some causes and treatments
The stiff neck can be due to some injury or muscle strain, but also to more serious problems, such as fibromyalgia.
The stiff neck can respond to various causes. However, we must be clear that it is an ailment that we cannot neglect and deserves attention. If the discomfort lasts beyond 5 days, it is advisable...
Symptoms
Symptoms of a herniated disc
Lumbar disc herniation is characterized by pain that is centered in the lower back and can radiate to the legs through the sciatic nerve.
Back pain is very common. It can be caused by stress, muscle contractures, poor movements and, in some cases, by a herniated disc.
Although it is estimated that 20% of the population...
The first symptoms of premenopause
Premenopause is accompanied by abrupt changes for women. Therefore, it is advisable to know your symptoms and seek medical and gynecological attention if necessary. Find out more about it.
Menopause does not mean that life has ended, but that a new stage has begun. However, what happens when it arrives early? This time we want to talk about the...
Consequences
The 4 stress hormones
The endocrine system is related to stress states and responses. It is activated when stressful situations appear and hormones produce alterations in the functioning of the body.
The most important stress hormones are cortisol, glucagon, and prolactin. However, it is cortisol that has the greatest impact on modifying physical and mental functioning.
On the other hand, sex hormones...
The consequences of a lack of iron
There are many consequences derived from a lack of iron that we may not relate to it, such as hair loss, bad mood or extreme fatigue.
The lack of iron has anemia as its most important marker, according to this study carried out by the Ramóny Cajal Hospital (Madrid), although this problem has more consequences that...
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