Category: Health
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Brazilian Scientists Awarded for Alzheimer’s Research
Scientists from all over the world are trying to find new approaches to Alzheimer’s disease, and two Brazilian laboratories have been standing out in this race. Recently, researchers Mychael Lourenço, from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Wagner Brum, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), were awarded by…
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Beat Fatigue with These 7 Natural Energy Boosters
About a decade ago, Dr. Amy Shah was in a state of near-constant exhaustion. As a working mother of two young children, it was true that she was busy. But she wasn’t willing to accept the feeling of always being low on energy, which her colleagues said was “totally normal” for her age and lifestyle.…
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Put an end to fatigue with these 7 natural energy boosters
About a decade ago, Dr. Amy Shah lived in a state of near-constant exhaustion. As a working mother of two young children, it was true that she had a hectic routine. But she wasn’t willing to accept the feeling of always “running on empty” — something her colleagues said was “totally normal” for her age…
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5 Ways to Resist the Temptation to Keep Looking at Your Phone
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in children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Health, Internet, Men, Technology, Teenager, United States, WomenSo you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to hook you and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for practical advice. The key, according to them, is to find…
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5 Ways to Resist the Urge to Keep Staring at Your Phone
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So, you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to capture your attention and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for real-world practical advice. The key, they say, is to…
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Aging Population Drives Growth in Home Care Businesses
The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of businesses in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small companies focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to research by the Brazilian…
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Population aging drives growth in home care companies
The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of businesses in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small companies focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to a survey by the…
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‘Dopamine Kids’ Explains Why Children Crave Screens and Helps Them Enjoy Life Instead
Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent, followed the daily limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, when Rosy’s screen time ended every night and Doucleff tried to put away the iPad, the 7-year-old would burst into tears and…
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Waking Up at 3 AM Is Normal: Sleeping Straight Through Is a Modern Invention, Not an Evolution
Regarding sleep, there are some deeply rooted beliefs, such as falling asleep in less than five minutes being good (spoiler: no way), that we need to sleep eight hours (we’re probably sleeping too much already), or that sleeping straight through the entire night is ideal. But check this out: that last one is a myth…
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A New Once-a-Day Pill Brings Hope to HIV’s ‘Forgotten Population’
Is there a once-a-day pill to keep me healthy? That’s a question that Dr. Chloe Orkin hears a lot from her older HIV patients, who take many medications every day to keep the virus under control. “They keep asking: ‘Why can’t I have a single pill? Or can I take injections?’ And you have to…


