Things to Know
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 fit ball to relieve pain and strengthen the lower back
The fit ball, also called gymnastic ball or Swiss ball, has become a sports and therapeutic tool. Find out why it is ideal for relaxing and strengthening your lower back.
It is possible that, on occasion, in the gym or other sports space, you have seen huge plastic balls. They are called fit ball, that is, a fitness ball. These...
The Risks of Sedentary Lifestyle for the Heart
Various studies and many voices have been warning about the risks of a sedentary lifestyle for the heart. Physical inactivity brings with it many consequences that sooner or later end up deteriorating health and quality of life.
The World Health Organization has pointed out on several occasions that inactivity is one of the main factors of premature...
Causes
Causes of Tingling Hands and Legs
Most of the time the tingling is due to a lack of irrigation in the area that causes our limbs to “sleep”. It can also indicate more serious ailments.
The tingling in the hands and legs are a series of abnormal sensations that in addition to generating discomfort, are also a cause for concern, since we do not...
Warmth sensation? Discover 6 causes of hot flashes
Hot flashes are common in certain stages of our life, such as menopause, but there are also other lesser-known causes that we detail below.
The human body reacts to certain stimuli that it considers strange or irregular by sweating, hot flashes or shivering. This is regulated in the hypothalamus.
If someone is subjected to external factors such...
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...
Monocytes high in blood: symptoms and treatments
Although infections are the most common cause of high blood monocytes, it can also occur in a carcinogenic or inflammatory process.
Our blood contains many more cell types and substances than are typically known, such as red blood cells. A good example is monocytes. They are cells that circulate in our blood, that come from the immune...
Symptoms
Symptoms that can warn of vitamin deficiency
Do you want to know what signals your body sends you to indicate the lack of vitamins? There are some very common ones. We tell you what they are and how you can correct them.
The lack of some vitamins can produce certain symptoms that show that we have a low level of these. The...
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 connection between the spine and the other organs
Did you know that problems in the spine can be reflected in the organs of the body? It is not only about headache or back pain, but also about digestive, respiratory or even gynecological disorders.
The spine is our support, the one that allows us to walk and stand. Also, it is related to organs in an...
The consequences of iron deficiency
Beyond hair loss and continuous fatigue, iron deficiency has symptoms that can be confused with other ailments, such as dizziness or rapid heartbeat.
When we have an iron deficiency, the body sends certain signals that we cannot ignore.
Iron deficiency can have different negative consequences for our body and it is worth knowing about them. In this article...
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