• ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    March 25, 2024
    La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
    • 708 Views

  • Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    March 22, 2024
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give bir...
    • 40958 Views

  • You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    March 22, 2024
    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
    • 11833 Views

  • Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    March 22, 2024
    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
    • 14628 Views

  • Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad

    March 22, 2024
    Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el....
    • 886 Views

  • Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    March 22, 2024
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
    • 41492 Views

  • Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    March 22, 2024
    Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
    • 4651 Views

  • Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help

    March 22, 2024
    You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
    • 3222 Views

  • Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    March 22, 2024
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
    • 38997 Views

  • Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano

    March 22, 2024
    El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado. Veamos los riñ...
    • 3074 Views

  • ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

    March 22, 2024
    La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
    • 439 Views

  • Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    March 22, 2024
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
    • 7748 Views

  • Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

    March 22, 2024
    ¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
    • 2878 Views

  • Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

    March 15, 2024
    The most effective way to lower your risk for colorectal cancer is to be screened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people at average risk start screening at age 45. Often, colorectal cancer starts with one or more...
    • 4130 Views

  • Por qué no estás durmiendo bien

    March 12, 2024
    ¿Te sientes más aturdido de lo habitual? ¿No te despiertas renovado después de una buena noche de sueño? ¿Qué es lo que te quita el sueño? Existen muchos obstáculos que pueden impedir que...
    • 431 Views

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