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Surprising ways lack of sleep can impact your brain
A late night’s sleep can cause a range of immediate effects the following day that go well beyond a simple yawn.
Nov 237 min read


Technologies and Movement: How the Digital World Helps (and Hinders) Sports
Today, sports are present not only in gyms and on playgrounds, but also on our phones, and this presence keeps growing. We work out with apps, track our steps, share results, and compete with friends on digital platforms. Fitness has long become part of digital culture, and this seems to be only the beginning. But where is the line between real benefit and dependence on digital services?
Nov 156 min read


Parents’ Health Insurance Options for Expats: What You Should Know Before Moving
Moving countries can feel like a fresh start. It also changes how your parents access care, fill prescriptions, and pay hospital bills. A little preparation goes a long way. With the right mix of parents' health insurance and local support, you can keep surprises to a minimum and focus on settling in. Read on to know more.
Nov 118 min read


The power of mental resilience
Constant change, chronic stress, performance pressure, the search for work-life balance and constant exposure to digital content, to be able to survive and thrive in today’s world, mental resilience is necessary.
Nov 118 min read


Artificial Vision
At University College London, scientists have created a bionic chip that restores sight to patients with late-stage age-related macular degeneration.
Nov 11 min read


Biohacking: Between Technological Progress and Common Sense
Development of personalized medicine and biotechnology continues to raise new questions, and one of the most pressing ones is that of global ethics. While some see biohacking as the future of medicine, others warn that it represents a new form of inequality.
Oct 143 min read


How to spot the signs of depression as you get older
Depression can hit at any age, and you’re just as likely to get it in your later years as you are when you’re younger.
Sep 126 min read


Surprising consequences of dehydration
Not drinking enough water can have profound effects on your body and mind that go beyond just feeling thirsty.
Sep 106 min read


Good Habits for Taking Care of Your Health
Immigration is rarely easy. A new country, a different language, an unfamiliar culture - all of this puts stress not only on the mind but also on the body. During the adaptation period, many experience anxiety, fatigue, and a sense of chaos. But precisely at this time, it’s especially important to rely on the one person who should remain most stable and predictable - yourself. Regular care for body and mind helps strengthen immunity, cope with stress, and feel like the master
Sep 87 min read


Surprising pregnancy nutrition dos and don’ts
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand healthy eating is important for mothers-to-be and their unborn babies.
Sep 59 min read


Rocks and beaches around Lisbon: where to cool off after climbing
What could be better than rocks? Only rocks and the chance to dive into the ocean afterwards! Wash away all the dirt, dust, magnesium and your pride at not being able to climb higher than the second belay.
Aug 316 min read


Nightmares and Health: When Bad Dreams Become Dangerous
Research shows that nightmares may be linked to early death more strongly than smoking, obesity, or poor diet.
Aug 293 min read


Sports vs. gadgets: when movement is more important than screens
What will a child choose? A new level in a game or playing ball in the yard with friends? Today, this choice is faced by almost every family. Smartphones and tablets have become part of everyday life, and children spend hours on them.
Aug 196 min read


Sodium Hypochlorite in Tap Water: Chemistry, Effects, and Household Remedies
Sodium hypochloride (NaOCl) is the most commonly used compound for disinfecting tap water, including in Lisbon and other European cities. It enters the water as a solution, releasing active chlorine that kills bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
Aug 135 min read


"Pills for Immortality" — Hype or Reality?
The Economist recently explored whether science is getting close to creating drugs that slow aging and extend life. Let’s break it down — simply, clearly, and without science-fiction drama.
Aug 132 min read


How to keep children motivated in sports. A brief guide for parents
Motivation is a combination of internal and external factors that prompt a person to act and determine the direction, strength, and persistence of their actions. In the context of children's sports, it is what makes a child not just show up for practice, but want to return again and again.
Jul 317 min read


One of the reasons women go to the gym is to get revenge. Ex-boyfriends or ex-husbands.
There are over 159,000 posts on Instagram today with the hashtag #revengebody. Among them, most are women 30+.
Jul 277 min read


Systems genetics in action: from the laboratory to real-world benefits
Systems genetics technologies - QTL and eQTL analyses combined with omics data - are now being applied in medicine, agriculture and ecology to solve real-world problems.
Jul 103 min read


Healthy Longevity is now possible - sports medicine physician
This issue features an in-depth and practical conversation with Irina Zelenkova, Olympic gold medallist sports physician, biohacker and coach to Forbes-listed entrepreneurs. We discuss how to reshape your body, mindset, and lifestyle to not just slow aging, but to start living with science and strategy.
Jun 261 min read


Systems genetics in action: from the laboratory to real-world benefits
Systems genetics technologies - QTL and eQTL analyses combined with omics data - are now being applied in medicine, agriculture and ecology to solve real-world problems.
Jun 183 min read
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