wellness

Wellness is essentially wanting to love and take care of ourselves and our families, to improve the quality of our lives. Let's learn to recognize the main pitfalls that threaten our physical and mental health, and find the best ways to deal with them every day.

HIV/AIDS statistics in 2020

Global HIV Numbers (2019) 38.0 million: People living with HIV (95% adults, 5% children) 25.4 million: People accessing antiretroviral therapy in 2019 (only 6.4 million in 2009) 1.7 million: People became newly infected in 2019 (2.8 million in 1998, 2.1 million in 2010) 690.000: People died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2019 (1,7 millions in 2004, 1.1 millions… Continue reading HIV/AIDS statistics in 2020

Multiple myeloma: symptoms and causes

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that attacks plasma cells, a type of white blood cell capable of fighting infections by producing antibodies, which respond by attacking germs.

What are lung cancer types?

The lungs are 2 spongy organs located in the chest. Inside they have sections, called lobes: 3 for the right lung, 2 for the left one (the heart takes up more space on that side). During inhalation, air enters the lungs. passing first through the mouth or nose, to then pass through the trachea, which… Continue reading What are lung cancer types?

Symptoms of mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in that outer lining of some organs of the body, mainly linked to exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres that used to be widely used in construction. These tiny fibres can easily get in the lungs, where they get stuck, damaging the… Continue reading Symptoms of mesothelioma

What (and when) to eat to maximize your fitness workout

Eating and Fitness exercise: here are 5 tips to maximize your workouts! You got to know when and what to eat: it will make a difference in your next fitness workouts.

Recommended nutritional diets for weight loss

Every year, about 45% of American adults try to reduce their weight, thanks to specific diet programs. Some diets aim to curb appetite to reduce food intake, others suggest limiting the intake of calories contained in certain foods such as carbohydrates or fats. We have selected 8 of the best diets in the world to help you lose weight and improve your physical condition.

Anti-Aging Skin Treatments

All the changes that the ageing process does to our body and skin, one of the most visible is the wrinkling skins. While going under the knife of a cosmetic surgeon can certainly help, you can also utilize the anti-ageing cream and other products available in the market. However, to find the products right for you, you have to learn about a few basic things first.

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Which are the common symptoms of HIV?

The only way to be certain that you have contracted the HIV virus is to get tested. It is not possible to rely on symptoms only to know your real state of health.

Treatments against Hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C can often be successfully treated by taking medicines for several weeks. If the infection is diagnosed in the early stages, known as acute hepatitis, it may not be necessary to start treatment immediately.