Category: Men
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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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The Magic of the Circus
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Men, Teenager, United States, WomenSaturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York, a special event celebrates Circus Day and honors one of the most traditional and enchanting artistic expressions of Brazilian culture. The choice of date is symbolic: in Brazil, Circus Day is celebrated on March 27, in homage to Abelardo Pinto, the famous…
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Out of Every 10 Digital Services, 8 Do Not Check Age During Account Creation
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A 2025 survey reveals that 84% of top digital services used by children in Brazil skip age checks at account creation—a reality predating the new Digital ECA law.
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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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College students and professors are creating their own rules for AI. They don’t always agree
For English professor Dan Cryer, using generative artificial intelligence to write a college essay is like bringing a forklift to the gym. “If all we needed to do was move the weights, then it would be great,” says Cryer, who teaches at Johnson County Community College, on the outskirts of Kansas City, Kansas. “But we…
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More than 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians jumped 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population was overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data was released this week by the Ministry of Health and…
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Over 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians increased by 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population were overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data were released this week by the Ministry of Health…
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Can Exercises and Anti-Inflammatories Combat Aging? A Study Aims to Find Out
There’s a new study underway to test whether it’s possible to ward off age-related diseases with an innovative combination of high-intensity interval training and anti-inflammatory medications and supplements. The small study includes healthy older adults aged 65 to 80 who agreed to try HIIT training, which includes short bursts of cardiovascular exercises mixed with resistance…