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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.

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.

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.

There are over 159,000 posts on Instagram today with the hashtag #revengebody. Among them, most are women 30+.

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.

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.

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.

Spring and summer are traditionally associated with blooming gardens and pleasant walks in the fresh air. However, for many people these seasons bring not joy, but sneezing, itchy eyes and stuffy noses. Seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are becoming increasingly common and intense.

Researchers in the UK have found that physical activity could mitigate some side effects of cancer treatment, such as brain fog and nerve damage. 

There are many types of bread in Portugal, each region has its own specialities.

(Available in EN | RU) We live in an era of constant health monitoring and the belief that "what gets measured gets managed". And the number of self-monitored indicators is increasing every year. And with them, the market for health monitoring gadgets and apps is growing.

(Available in EN | RU) Many people one day realise: it can't go on like this - it's time to take health and life into their own hands. But determination is often shattered by a plethora of conflicting advice: from biohacking to yoga, from strength training to trendy group exercise classes.

Sometimes someone else might notice problems with your hearing before you do. As we get older, one change often creeps in more subtly than others: the slow decline of our hearing.

If cells had a passport, mitochondria would be in it as the birthplace of energy. These tiny organelles are the body's true power plants. But what if they could be replaced, like a battery in a remote control? Scientists say you can. And it could be the key to prolonging youth.

A report by the University of Copenhagen has found that a balanced diet with a moderate amount of healthy animal protein outperforms a more plant-based diet in terms of healthy ageing. 

In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused on the connection between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. One key element of this connection is psychobiotics - probiotic microorganisms that can have a positive impact on mental health.

This is the foundation on which everything else is built. Without physical resilience, it is difficult to adapt, build connections, and keep a clear mind. It is the body that first reacts to the stress of moving, and it is through it that we can regain control and confidence.

Traditionally, obesity has been seen as a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Harvard Medical School physician and researcher Robert Schmerling suggests thinking exactly like this: as an investor who is assembling a portfolio for years to come.

Health at 40. What to do - the top secret from a movement specialist